This one is shorter then the first tutorial. But I simply think that this needs to be out there for those who still don't know how to install particles so they can use it in their map.
Let's continue from where we left off. The fireball. Let's
save the PCF file and name it whatever you want. I usually save my PCF files in this format; mapname_particles.PCF
But it doesn't matter what you
name the PCF. For this fireball pcf, I'll just save it as,
fireball_particle.PCF. Save your PCF file in your particles folder, if you don't have one, create it.
Just remember what you named it and let's move on.
Go to your map folder and create a .TXT file and name it what ever you map is named and add
_particles.txt
A example would be,
ctf_mymapname_a7_particles.txt. In it, you need this piece of text;
Code:
particles_manifest
{
"file" "!particles/fireball_particle.pcf"
}
You must replace
fireball_particle with the name of your .PCF file.
Now go into hammer and load your map. Put a
info_particle_system entity where you want your particle in the map.
In the
properties, in the
Particle System Name field, type in the
name of the particle system you made, not the name of the .PCF file, but the name of the particle file you typed in when you pressed
Create in the
Particle Editor. In my case, its
fireball_main.
Change
"Start Active?" to Yes, if you want the particle to start emitting when the map starts.
If you've done everything right, you should have your custom particle ingame working like a charm.
Any questions? Ask away!
Particle Editor Tutorial #2 - Installing your particle file
