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===Launch and command line options=== | ===Launch and command line options=== | ||
{{++}} Can be used to increase performance in Source-based games and fix various problems. | {{++}} 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 | + | {{++}} Longer launch options can be stored in an <code>autoexec.cfg</code> (without the <code>-</code> prefix and with 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. | {{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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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable 7.1 Speaker Output In Source Engine Games}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable 7.1 Speaker Output In Source Engine Games}} | ||
# Refer to [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring_Legacy_Audio_Effects_.28DirectSound_3D.29|Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)]] and enable DirectSound 3D based on the audio device you have. | # Refer to [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring_Legacy_Audio_Effects_.28DirectSound_3D.29|Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)]] and enable DirectSound 3D based on the audio device you have. | ||
− | # Run the game and open the console ( | + | # Run the game and open the console ({{key|~}}). |
# In the console, type: <code>snd_legacy_surround 1</code> | # In the console, type: <code>snd_legacy_surround 1</code> | ||
# Restart the game. | # Restart the game. |
Revision as of 05:50, 19 August 2014
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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 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
Game launches in an unsupported or unusable resolution
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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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