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Avitar

Mar 20 2004, 06:27 PM

I am having problems compiling my map.. I keep recieving this compile error during compile: "Vismap expansion overflow". I haven't seen much on many error sites (Tommys for example.) detailing this error and how to fix it.

Would using 'hints' and func_wall brushes help over come this? What about stretching the textures on the cliff faces to twice the size (I have no idea how to do that though)?

i did away with the fog/cloud effects but no dice; the tree model has a deceivingly low poly count =)

Any help would be appreciative.

PS: This is my first map and it took about 6 hours

Here are some Editor Screenys:
user posted image

Full compile Log:

CODE

** Executing...
** Command: Change Directory
** Parameters: C:\Program Files\Steam

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\hammer\maps\ns_postpile.map" "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile.map"

** Executing...
** Command: C:\ztools\hlcsg.exe
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"

hlcsg v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec �9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- �BEGIN �hlcsg -----
Command line: C:\ztools\hlcsg.exe "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
Entering C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile.map

Current hlcsg Settings
Name � � � � � � � � | �Setting �| �Default
---------------------|-----------|-------------------------
threads � � � � � � � [ � � � 1 ] [ �Varies ]
verbose � � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
log � � � � � � � � � [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
developer � � � � � � [ � � � 0 ] [ � � � 0 ]
chart � � � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
estimate � � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
max texture memory � �[ 4194304 ] [ 4194304 ]
priority � � � � � � �[ �Normal ] [ �Normal ]

noclip � � � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
null texture stripping[ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
clipnode economy mode [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
onlyents � � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
wadtextures � � � � � [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
skyclip � � � � � � � [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
hullfile � � � � � � �[ � �None ] [ � �None ]
min surface area � � �[ � 0.500 ] [ � 0.500 ]
brush union threshold [ � 0.000 ] [ � 0.000 ]

Using mapfile wad configuration
Wadinclude list :
[zhlt.wad]

0 brushes (totalling 0 sides) discarded from clipping hulls
CreateBrush:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%... (0.63 seconds)
SetModelCenters:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%... (0.00 seconds)
CSGBrush:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%... (1.39 seconds)

Using Wadfile: \hammer\ns_postpile.wad
- Contains 13 used textures, 92.86 percent of map (18 textures in wad)
Using Wadfile: \program files\steam\steamapps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\halflife.wad
- Contains 1 used texture, 7.14 percent of map (3116 textures in wad)
Using Wadfile: \program files\steam\steamapps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\ns.wad
- Contains 0 used textures, 0.00 percent of map (578 textures in wad)

Texture usage is at 0.50 mb (of 4.00 mb MAX)
2.12 seconds elapsed

----- � END � hlcsg -----

** Executing...
** Command: C:\ztools\hlbsp.exe
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
hlbsp v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec �9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- �BEGIN �hlbsp -----
Command line: C:\ztools\hlbsp.exe "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"

Current hlbsp Settings
Name � � � � � � � | �Setting �| �Default
-------------------|-----------|-------------------------
threads � � � � � � [ � � � 1 ] [ �Varies ]
verbose � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
log � � � � � � � � [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
developer � � � � � [ � � � 0 ] [ � � � 0 ]
chart � � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
estimate � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
max texture memory �[ 4194304 ] [ 4194304 ]
priority � � � � � �[ �Normal ] [ �Normal ]
noclip � � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
nofill � � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
null tex. stripping [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
notjunc � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
subdivide size � � �[ � � 240 ] [ � � 240 ] (Min 64) (Max 512)
max node size � � � [ � �1024 ] [ � �1024 ] (Min 64) (Max 4096)
BSP generation successful, writing portal file 'C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.prt'
8.42 seconds elapsed

----- � END � hlbsp -----
** Executing...
** Command: C:\ztools\hlvis.exe
** Parameters: -fast "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
g_fastvis = true
hlvis v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec �9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- �BEGIN �hlvis -----
Command line: C:\ztools\hlvis.exe -fast "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
7262 portalleafs
23777 numportals

-= Current hlvis Settings =-
Name � � � � � � � | �Setting �| �Default
-------------------|-----------|-------------------------
threads � � � � � � [ � � � 1 ] [ �Varies ]
verbose � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
log � � � � � � � � [ � � �on ] [ � � �on ]
developer � � � � � [ � � � 0 ] [ � � � 0 ]
chart � � � � � � � [ � � off ] [ � � off ]
estimate � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
max texture memory �[ 4194304 ] [ 4194304 ]
max vis distance � �[ � � � 0 ] [ � � � 0 ]
priority � � � � � �[ �Normal ] [ �Normal ]
fast vis � � � � � �[ � � �on ] [ � � off ]
full vis � � � � � �[ � � off ] [ � � off ]
BasePortalVis:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%... (411.86 seconds)
Error: Vismap expansion overflow

----- � END � hlvis -----
** Executing...
** Command: C:\ztools\hlrad.exe
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
hlrad v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec �9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- �BEGIN �hlrad -----

Command line: C:\ztools\hlrad.exe "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.com\half-life\nsp\maps\ns_postpile"
>> There was a problem compiling the map.
>> Check the file C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\skyceo@aol.log for the cause.

----- � END � hlrad -----
** Executing...
** Command: C:\PROGRA~1\Steam\Steam.exe
** Parameters: -applaunch 70 -game nsp +map "ns_postpile"

brute_force

Mar 20 2004, 06:52 PM

Not sure if this is the problem, but try doing a -full vis instead of -fast.

Xyth

Mar 20 2004, 09:38 PM

Ummm, make sure you have the whole level enclosed, this could be caused by to many leaks I think. Also check the map for errors while inside hammer.

Offtopic-> you need to work on you texture alignment, the doors don't seem to line up or anything...

The_Cheat

Mar 20 2004, 11:05 PM

Also offtopic->That looks more like a CS map than an NS map......

Avitar

Mar 21 2004, 12:25 AM

ShdwStal:

Thanks I am trying that now.. so far the compile is to the Vis leaves section below

CODE

BasePortalVis:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%... (411.86 seconds)

the rest of you please stay on topic

Xyth:
There are no leaks... I just finished the leak battle and am trying to get my first compile off the map. Most of the time from my experiance you will not get the message: "BSP generation successful" if you have leaks because it won't get that far in the compile. The map is only about 75% done btw. I just textured the door with an elevator texture temporarly to test the map (lazy).... that is obviously not the final texture i will be using

The Cheat:
Seeing how there are far fewer turtorials for NS than CS i have to admit that this map was aided almost entirely from CS tutorials & the good tutotial by ChromeAngel. I wanted to make a good out door map for NS.. you know be different, creative, and unique rather than imitate others.

Mendasp

Mar 21 2004, 05:37 PM

The map is too large for a -fast compile. You need to do a -full vis compile, as someone else suggested before.

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