map2vmf v1.0

Map to VMF Converter v1.0 — Release Notes

Initial Release

Map to VMF Converter is a standalone application that allows you to convert Source Engine .map files into .vmf files (Valve Map Format), ready for use in games like Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, and other Source-based titles.

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🔧 Features

• 🖼️ User-Friendly Interface: PyQt5-based GUI, no coding knowledge needed
• 🧱 Brush & Face Conversion: Preserves geometry and materials
• 🎨 Custom Texture Support: Replace __TB_empty with your preferred texture
• 📊 Detailed Statistics: Shows brushes, faces, replacements, file size
• 🔄 Live Progress Tracking: Real-time log and progress bar during conversion
• 💡 Cross-Platform Codebase (Executable provided for Windows)
• 📦 Standalone Executable: No Python installation required

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▶️ How to Use

1. Double-click Map2VMF_Converter.exe
2. Follow these simple steps in the app:
   • Select your .map file
   • Set your desired output location for the .vmf
   • (Optional) Choose a texture to replace __TB_empty
   • Click "Convert Map to VMF"
3. View real-time progress and logs during conversion

That's it! Your .vmf file will be ready to use in Hammer.

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💬 Troubleshooting

• No input file selected: Ensure you select a .map file before converting
• No output file selected: Choose a valid location to save the .vmf
• Conversion error: Check the log panel for details (invalid or malformed .map files may cause issues)

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🧱 Supported Format Details

• Input: .map (Source Engine plain-text maps)
• Output: .vmf (Valve Map Format)
• Geometry: Brush solids and face sides

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🛠️ Built With

• Python 3.10+
• PyQt5
• Custom VMF/Map parsers

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🔓 License

This project is open source. You're free to use, modify, and redistribute under the terms of the repository license.

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📈 Version History

• v1.0
  • Initial release
  • Core functionality for .map → .vmf conversion
  • Texture replacement system
  • Executable version for Windows