Compile .pk3

[GeneralScott]

I realize everyone's just going to be like USE THE SEARCH.. but I did. How exactly (step by stem) does one manually make a pk3 on Windows 7 when they have a .bsp file of their map? The reason I ask this is I can't seem to get any of the automatic pk3 things working, I always get runtime errors and crap.

I know this section is dead but...

[Knowitall66]

I've always used 'Pakscape' (Created by Peter Engstrom, works exactly like WinZIP/WinRAR). Some people just rename a ZIP file, though I don't know if that actually creates a genuine PK3 file.

Attached is an image of how you should structure the files and folders.

Here's a DDL to Pakscape; http://www.fileplanet.com/50620/50000/fileinfo/PakScape (Its the right file I just checked)

[GeneralScott]

I know that though, the question I have is what exactly goes into it? I know I have a map, and it has textures, but how do I find these textures so I can put them into the .pk3?

[CreatureofHell]

You keep track of whice ones you use, you extract them from other .pk3 files if needed and you put them with your map.

[CorSair]

Look from NetRadiant's console, what were used in mapping process.

Some people just rename a ZIP file, though I don't know if that actually creates a genuine PK3 file.

Not so sophisticated as Pakscape, but it works as it should be.

[GeneralScott]

Alright, I got a map running in Trem (it's just a box for testing purposes). How does one get a light emitting shader? I can't find any white bordered textures under the ATCs or ATCSHD texture windows, and I know that ATCS has them. Do you have to make some sort of script or something?

[CorSair]

Go to textures -> View -> Show Shaders. Check this, and shaders should be visible.

Also, if you need more tutorials, view this.

[GeneralScott]

Thanks for all the help!

[Ingar]

I've always used 'Pakscape' (Created by Peter Engstrom, works exactly like WinZIP/WinRAR). Some people just rename a ZIP file, though I don't know if that actually creates a genuine PK3 file.

A PK3 file IS a ZIP file renamed to .pk3.