I have enrolled into a Linux class and a scripting for the internet class. I am going to be
CompTIA Linux+ certified after I complete the course. The scripting class is mainly for me to learn some HTML 5 for possibly games or for dynamic websites in the future. I have manage to import Sketchup models into Hammer editor. The setup for the Sketchup scripts was not the difficult part. It was making the models having the right extrudes for hammer to recognize them that was vital. I like using Sketchup a lot more after using it for a while. My model of the Madison Bear almost complete and I will try to use that model in the future for a future L4D2.
I have also been able to properly import models I have made in Maya to export out and compile correctly for use in L4D. The setup required more so the use of .bat scripts for the whole process to work. I had to use a different PC for its 32 bit version of Photoshop since one of the custom scripts wouldn't work in 64 bit.
Granted I only imported cubes into the scene. I have still figured out many of the road blocks that were before me. Now I can start cranking out a lot of custom content to better populate my levels and give it that feeling that you are actually in the O'Connell building. Heres a little sample of the 133 room. Very early layout with L4D stock props.
For my next post I will have a new fly through and I will start to begin rebuilding O'Connell with Sketchup since it feels like I can building it a lot faster that way opposed to the Hammer editor way. I will being the custom content immediately so I can really have this place looking like its suppose to.
