Compile Error

o_exarch · 02-07-2006, 08:00 PM

I get the error in hammer "The command failed. Windows reported the error: the system cannot find the file specified"

thus map fails to load, i know about the leaks and they will be fixed later but i don't know what seems to be stopping my map from running. anyone able to help?

Quote:

** Executing...
** Command: "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk\bin\ vbsp.exe"
** Parameters: -game "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\half-life 2 deathmatch\hl2mp" "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\My Maps\working"

Valve Software - vbsp.exe (Jan 2 2006)
2 threads
materialPath: c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\half-life 2 deathmatch\hl2mp\materials
Loading C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\My Maps\working.vmf
fixing up env_cubemap materials on brush sides...
ProcessBlock_Thread: 0...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10 (2)
**** leaked ****
Entity light_environment (-176.00 -712.00 442.67) leaked!

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -654.1, -125.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -617.0, 63.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -679.2, 63.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -743.5, -192.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -813.3, -192.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -786.1, -61.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -717.1, 63.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

FindPortalSide: Couldn't find a good match for which brush to assign to a portal near (3072.0, -746.8, 63.0)
Leaf 0 contents: CONTENTS_SOLID
Leaf 1 contents:
viscontents (node 0 contents ^ node 1 contents): CONTENTS_SOLID
This means that none of the brushes in leaf 0 or 1 that touches the portal has CONTENTS_SOLID
Check for a huge brush enclosing the coordinates above that has contents CONTENTS_SOLID
Candidate brush IDs:

*** Suppressing further FindPortalSide errors.... ***
Processing areas...done (0)
Building Faces...done (0)
FixTjuncs...
numvertexes == MAX_MAP_VERTS

** Executing...
** Command: "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk\bin\ vvis.exe"
** Parameters: -game "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\half-life 2 deathmatch\hl2mp" "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\My Maps\working"

Valve Software - vvis.exe (Jan 2 2006)
2 threads
reading c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp
Error opening c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp

** Executing...
** Command: "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk\bin\ vrad.exe"
** Parameters: -game "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\half-life 2 deathmatch\hl2mp" "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\My Maps\working"

Valve Software - vrad.exe SSE (Jan 16 2006)
----- Radiosity Simulator ----
2 threads
[Reading texlights from 'lights.rad']
[45 texlights parsed from 'lights.rad']

Loading c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp
Error opening c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\My Maps\working.bsp" "c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\half-life 2 deathmatch\hl2mp\maps\working.bsp"

The command failed. Windows reported the error:
"The system cannot find the file specified."

Thanks kindly

Circuitous · 02-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Loading c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp
Error opening c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp

On a guess, you're telling it to save your maps in the wrong place.

Oh, and you've got a leak.

o_exarch · 02-07-2006, 08:21 PM

as i said, i know about the leak...

it doesn't matter where i save it or what i save it as, it was working recently. Spent a whole day working on it when to try it out and it didn't run...

gay hammer, just want to design, none of this coding malarkey

o_shadow34721 · 02-07-2006, 08:32 PM

i had that problem once.. wouldnt go away no matter what i did.
so i saved the map under a different name and it compiled fine.

o_exarch · 02-07-2006, 08:33 PM

no such luck for me unfortunatly, saved it as about 4 different names

o_shadow34721 · 02-07-2006, 08:39 PM

well that being said, it could be the leak. (as youre aware)
in the past, ive had instances where a leak was so destructive to the compile process that the map was unable to save properly and thus 'file not found' errors occasionally spring up.

o_nezumi · 02-08-2006, 03:25 AM

I've had this problem with leaks too. It should go away if you fix the leak.

trepid_jesse · 02-08-2006, 03:42 AM

We had a CONTENTS_SOLID error once that was related to a leaf saw error that was related to some arch geometry that was too small for what VIS liked, apparently.

It was fuckin' vague as hell, and we basically ignored the error until we spent a day or two trying to track down the problem.

So, I would say you look for any complex geometry that you recently added. Not even necessairly "complex," but just something that VIS might look at and take a dump on itself.

There's always the "big block" approach...

1) Put an entire block over half of the visible map.
2) Attempt to compile the map.
3) If the error still occurs, go back to step 1.
4) If the error is gone, get rid of half of the last block you made, and go back to step 2.

o_shadow34721 · 02-08-2006, 05:19 AM

as an alternative to jesse's approach, cordon compiles can help as well.
although for some reason his sounds remarkably easier...

o_eat · 02-08-2006, 10:47 AM

I had this problem (well it exited on the same thing as yours) and I tracked it down to a displacement that I had mistakenly changed into a func_detail.

o_exarch · 02-08-2006, 01:11 PM

Cheers for all the help guys, i'll have a look tonight if i have time. I've only recently deleted the temp box surrounding my map in efforts to fix the problem, so i don't think it's caused by the leak.
My map's awfully curvy so i'll look into that one, loose a few faces.
As for you Mr. Howling, your saying i need a bigger hammer?

o_nezumi · 02-09-2006, 02:48 AM

You should use Mega Hammer. It's way better.

o_sokrateas · 02-09-2006, 03:54 AM

oooooo, now with bigger icon!

o_exarch · 02-12-2006, 02:18 PM

right so, I did the box trick map compiles (abnormaly fast) runs the game and it's just black with a crosshair

o_exarch · 02-12-2006, 02:35 PM

would anyone be able to take a look if i were to send them the vmf? (prefreably someone with good Hammer knowledge). I've spent even more hours working on the map, It's driving me insane that i can't run it!

o_exarch · 02-13-2006, 01:22 PM

i can't post any shots until its running!

o_nezumi · 02-14-2006, 10:24 AM

I'm bored. A 'secret' project I'm working on (for ff) isn't behaving. It's (once again) a map_max_brushsides kind of misbehavior. So send me the vmf if you're still having trouble.

o_exarch · 02-14-2006, 12:56 PM

Your a superstar! I've send you a pm. Cheers boyeeeeeeee!

o_stino · 02-17-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nezumi

I'm bored. A 'secret' project I'm working on (for ff) isn't behaving. It's (once again) a map_max_brushsides kind of misbehavior. So send me the vmf if you're still having trouble.

turn some things into displacements, some people said to me that i should reduce brush count on ff_badlands becouse of that error

but 60% of the faces are from displacements :d

o_nezumi · 02-18-2006, 12:28 PM

Eh, not so much of the geometry can be displacements. Everything that can be a detail is to avoid cutting stuff up as much as possible, but I might have to start turning brushes that partly face the outside of the map into triangles.

Remember the max texture memory error with original HL maps that you could fix with a parameter in hlcsg? Why can't we have a fix like this? The problem is just in the compiler and .bsp file format and not the source engine according to the source wiki entry on max_map_brushsides.
I hate mapping.

Speaking of which, exarch I can take a look at yer map any time. I've got nothing better to do than play civ 4, asherons call, TFC and smash brothers all weekend. Except now, 'cause I'm going to bed :P

02-07-2006, 08:09 PM	#2
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Loading c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp Error opening c:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\exarchi\sourcesdk_cont ent\hl2\my maps\working.bsp On a guess, you're telling it to save your maps in the wrong place. Oh, and you've got a leak. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

02-08-2006, 03:42 AM	#8
trepid_jesse Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	We had a CONTENTS_SOLID error once that was related to a leaf saw error that was related to some arch geometry that was too small for what VIS liked, apparently. It was fuckin' vague as hell, and we basically ignored the error until we spent a day or two trying to track down the problem. So, I would say you look for any complex geometry that you recently added. Not even necessairly "complex," but just something that VIS might look at and take a dump on itself. There's always the "big block" approach... 1) Put an entire block over half of the visible map. 2) Attempt to compile the map. 3) If the error still occurs, go back to step 1. 4) If the error is gone, get rid of half of the last block you made, and go back to step 2. __________________ Support FF: Trepid, what?

02-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#3
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	as i said, i know about the leak... it doesn't matter where i save it or what i save it as, it was working recently. Spent a whole day working on it when to try it out and it didn't run... gay hammer, just want to design, none of this coding malarkey

02-07-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
o_shadow34721 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i had that problem once.. wouldnt go away no matter what i did. so i saved the map under a different name and it compiled fine.

02-07-2006, 08:33 PM	#5
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	no such luck for me unfortunatly, saved it as about 4 different names

02-07-2006, 08:39 PM	#6
o_shadow34721 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	well that being said, it could be the leak. (as youre aware) in the past, ive had instances where a leak was so destructive to the compile process that the map was unable to save properly and thus 'file not found' errors occasionally spring up.

02-08-2006, 03:25 AM	#7
o_nezumi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I've had this problem with leaks too. It should go away if you fix the leak.

02-08-2006, 05:19 AM	#9
o_shadow34721 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	as an alternative to jesse's approach, cordon compiles can help as well. although for some reason his sounds remarkably easier...

02-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#10
o_eat Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I had this problem (well it exited on the same thing as yours) and I tracked it down to a displacement that I had mistakenly changed into a func_detail.

02-08-2006, 01:11 PM	#11
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Cheers for all the help guys, i'll have a look tonight if i have time. I've only recently deleted the temp box surrounding my map in efforts to fix the problem, so i don't think it's caused by the leak. My map's awfully curvy so i'll look into that one, loose a few faces. As for you Mr. Howling, your saying i need a bigger hammer?

02-09-2006, 02:48 AM	#12
o_nezumi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	You should use Mega Hammer. It's way better.

02-09-2006, 03:54 AM	#13
o_sokrateas Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	oooooo, now with bigger icon!

02-12-2006, 02:18 PM	#14
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	right so, I did the box trick map compiles (abnormaly fast) runs the game and it's just black with a crosshair

02-12-2006, 02:35 PM	#15
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	would anyone be able to take a look if i were to send them the vmf? (prefreably someone with good Hammer knowledge). I've spent even more hours working on the map, It's driving me insane that i can't run it!

02-13-2006, 01:22 PM	#16
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i can't post any shots until its running!

02-14-2006, 10:24 AM	#17
o_nezumi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I'm bored. A 'secret' project I'm working on (for ff) isn't behaving. It's (once again) a map_max_brushsides kind of misbehavior. So send me the vmf if you're still having trouble.

02-14-2006, 12:56 PM	#18
o_exarch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Your a superstar! I've send you a pm. Cheers boyeeeeeeee!

02-18-2006, 12:28 PM	#20
o_nezumi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Eh, not so much of the geometry can be displacements. Everything that can be a detail is to avoid cutting stuff up as much as possible, but I might have to start turning brushes that partly face the outside of the map into triangles. Remember the max texture memory error with original HL maps that you could fix with a parameter in hlcsg? Why can't we have a fix like this? The problem is just in the compiler and .bsp file format and not the source engine according to the source wiki entry on max_map_brushsides. I hate mapping. Speaking of which, exarch I can take a look at yer map any time. I've got nothing better to do than play civ 4, asherons call, TFC and smash brothers all weekend. Except now, 'cause I'm going to bed :P

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