Can't run maps[NEW INFO]

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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55514
Posted Oct 10, 2011
I have run maps before but now I cant. but only if I make new maps.If I load an old map that would run then edit it and overwrite the save then I can run it but if I make a new map from scratch and save it it wont run.

in the launcher screen it says entity [entity name] Leaked!

then at the bottom it says

LoadPortals: Couldn't load [map file location]

the weird thing is that at the end of the [cant load file] it says the file is in a .prt format but I saved it as a .vmf because that is the only choice I have for what to save it as.

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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55517
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 15 minutes later
new info: I looked through my files. on the map that I can run there is a .prt file. there isnt one for the maps I make now. but heres another thing. there is a .lin file for the newer ones but no .lin file for the older one.
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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55522
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 29 minutes later
I think I may have solved it. All I did was add the rest of the walls and a ceiling so it was completely covered and now it works.
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Rubrica
305 Posts
#55523
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 3 minutes later
NO. You never ever ever cover your map in a box, and that's what it sounds like you're doing.

If, however, you simply meant you closed a room that was previously open to the void, then sorry; I just had to make sure I'd drilled that down your throat. Now then, I'd recommend you look at the page on the VDC discussing leaks; it doesn't sound like you're too familiar with them, and you should be; they're you BEST friend. Not. Also, the .prt file is something completely separate from the .vmf file; don't worry about it too much.

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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55525
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 22 minutes later
yea I didnt know that I couldnt have any part of the map partially open. my map had a wall missing and no ceiling cuz it was basically just for testing purposes at that point
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Lpfreaky90
2,842 Posts
#55533
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 53 minutes later
Just make sure your room is closed but DON"T build a big box AROUND your level :wink:
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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55555
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 2 hours later
what do you mean by not build a box around it. are you saying like do not make a giant hollow box around the entire map but still having some open rooms?
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Rubrica
305 Posts
#55561
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 24 minutes later
Yes, we are; you must NEVER do that. It causes all the problems a leak causes but without the leak itself.
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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55562
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 9 minutes later
exactly what problems do leaks cause? just being able to trap your player because if you fall there is no way back up?
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Spam Nugget
492 Posts
#55567
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 17 minutes later
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Leaks
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Vordwann
767 Posts
#55568
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 3 minutes later
Please click "load pointfile" in the menu and find where the red line takes you...
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iWork925
1,080 Posts
#55585
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 1 hour later
You dont do it because you dont do it. The only time you should have a massive box is when you are making a BTS outdoorsy area, and when you are doing that you will have to do it properly with area portals and hint brushes.
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Portal Gun
31 Posts
#55586
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 3 minutes later
i understand. I was just practically brand new to map making and I didnt know that a map wil never run if it is not properly closed.
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iWork925
1,080 Posts
#55587
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Replied 3 minutes later
Fair enough. Also constructing you map to a grid size of something like 32 or 64 also helps prevent leaks. This also might be of help for a early beginner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PIiPWqbU_I
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