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{{ii}} See the [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Source_Dedicated_Server "Source Dedicated Server"], [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD "SteamCMD"] (for most Source games), or [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/HLDSUpdateTool "HLDUSUpdateTool"] (for games which haven't received updates for a while) articles on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information. | {{ii}} See the [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Source_Dedicated_Server "Source Dedicated Server"], [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD "SteamCMD"] (for most Source games), or [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/HLDSUpdateTool "HLDUSUpdateTool"] (for games which haven't received updates for a while) articles on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information. | ||
{{ii}} See also the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7017-UJBN-6785 the Steam Support article] for setting up a Source Dedicated Server through Steam and the article on [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6758-TCMF-2234 setting one up stand-alone]. | {{ii}} See also the [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7017-UJBN-6785 the Steam Support article] for setting up a Source Dedicated Server through Steam and the article on [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6758-TCMF-2234 setting one up stand-alone]. | ||
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+ | ===Launch and command line options=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be used to increase performance in Source-based games and fix various problems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Longer launch options can be stored in an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> (without the <code>-</code> prefix and with a every command on its own line) in the game's config folder for easier readability and editing. Starting the game with the <code>-autoexec</code> command is required. | ||
+ | {{ii}} See the [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options "Command Line Options] article on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information. | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, 5 August 2014
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Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Website | |
http://source.valvesoftware.com/ | |
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June 2004 | |
Other information
Source Dedicated Server
- Works with multiple Source-based games.
- See the "Source Dedicated Server", "SteamCMD" (for most Source games), or "HLDUSUpdateTool" (for games which haven't received updates for a while) articles on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information.
- See also the the Steam Support article for setting up a Source Dedicated Server through Steam and the article on setting one up stand-alone.
Launch and command line options
- Can be used to increase performance in Source-based games and fix various problems.
- Longer launch options can be stored in an
autoexec.cfg
(without the-
prefix and with a every command on its own line) in the game's config folder for easier readability and editing. Starting the game with the-autoexec
command is required. - See the "Command Line Options article on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information.
Issues fixed
Console doesn't open
- Make sure developer console is enabled. This can usually be toggled in the Advanced Settings under Keyboard/Controls.
- You can't use the button above Tab ↹ and to the left of 1 to open the console, this is because the game only recognizes ~, which is not present on non-US keyboard layouts. There are two possible solutions:
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Broken textures
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Enabling 7.1 Output (Windows Vista and newer)
- Even when 7.1 speaker option is selected, game may still output to only 5 speakers, leaving the side surround speakers void of sound
- This issue is typically present in Source engine games that use Miles Sound System.
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