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https://github.com/steamtracking/gametracking-cs2A specialized tracking tool for Counter-Strike 2 and part of the SteamTracking ecosystem. It automates the monitoring and tracking of game-related files and data, including documentation for the ConVar Helper subtool, Hammer Editor commands for navigation and texture mapping, and light_environment entity configuration.
Color textures can include an optional alpha channel to control how paint behaves on the weapon surface, particularly for Gunsmith finishes.
ClothChains are used to generate cloth around joint hierarchies. They can simulate strips (flags, banners) or tubes (braids, thick tails) by extruding the joint chain.
extrude_sides to define the shape (1 = left strip, 2 = left/right strip, 3 = triangular tube, etc.) and extrude_radius to set thickness. Set extrude_radius to 1 or more to see any effect.simulate checkbox to determine if a joint is free to move (checked) or fixed by animation (unchecked). The root of a chain is always fixed.goal_strength (0..1) dictates how much the cloth follows its animated "goal". goal_damping controls how fast the cloth snaps to that goal.stray_radius defines a spherical boundary around the animated position. If a vertex leaves this radius, it is yanked back. stray_box (format: x y z) provides a box-shaped boundary instead.stiff_hinge_angle to allow bending up to a certain degree without resistance./* Example configuration logic for a cloth chain */
clothchain.extrude_sides = 2; // Left and right strip
clothchain.extrude_radius = 1.0;
clothchain.goal_strength = 0.5;
clothchain.goal_damping = 0.5;
clothchain.stray_radius = 5.0;The help system uses specific string patterns and HTML-like tags to render documentation. Key formatting elements include:
<a href='...'> for navigation. Internal links follow the pattern <a href='helpsystem:%s'>%s</a>.<img src='%1' />.<font color=#%02x%02x%02x>.<font color='#ff0000'><u>STALE HELP:</u></font> indicates outdated documentation.<p align=right><font color=red>(Help: [Not Bound])</font></p> indicates a command with no associated help.<table width='100%%'>.Weapon finishes are categorized by wear values. While many finishes cover the full range from Factory New to Battle Scarred, some may have specific ranges. On application, random values are chosen within the specified range to ensure each application is unique.
Standard Wear Value Ranges:
Use C_INIT_SequenceLifeTime to set a particle's lifespan based on the animation length of its sequence at a specific framerate. This is useful when particles consist of multiple sequences with varying lengths.
Tip: If the Render_Animated_Sprites 'use animation rate as FPS' flag matches these settings, the particle's lifespan and animation will map perfectly.
In CS2, weapon patterns are applied in layers. The process starts with a base coat that covers all paintable areas, followed by the color channels from your pattern texture in a specific order:
The Operator Fade Group allows you to fine-tune when an operator influences an effect. These properties are relative to the emitter lifespan, not the individual particle's life.
Standard properties include:
m_flOpStartFadeInTime / m_flOpEndFadeInTimem_flOpStartFadeOutTime / m_flOpEndFadeOutTimem_flOpFadeOscillatePeriod: If set, fade times become values between 0.0 and 1.0 relative to this oscillation period.Example Oscillation: Setting an oscillation period of 4, a fade in of .25, and a fade out of .75 results in the operator being inactive for 1 second, active for 2 seconds, and fading out for 1 second, before looping.
Use the Command.ToolNavMesh.PullFromChildren command to 'pull' navigation areas from child prefabs into the current map.
Usage Rules:
Command.ToolNavMesh.PullFromChildrenCS2 uses Physically Based Rendering (PBR). Weapon finishes must be authored within specific RGB reflectance ranges to respond correctly to in-game lighting. Using values outside these ranges may result in textures being rejected from the workshop.
For finishes like Anodized Multicolored, Patina, and metallic portions of Gunsmith, the effective RGB range is typically 180-250. Values as low as 90 may be acceptable depending on saturation.
For non-metallic finishes, the effective reflectance range is between 55-220.
All finishable weapons are divided into regions. Paint-by-number masks control which areas can be anodized, given a patina, or receive patterns and accent colors.
g_bOverrideDefaultMasks: Enables a custom mask texture.g_tPaintByNumberMasks: The texture defining these regions. The red channel specifically masks the painted area.Note: Certain areas (shell casings, inside barrels, firing rods, etc.) are predefined and will not be refinished. The best way to visualize these areas is to load the weapon in the CS2 Workshop Item Editor and assign colors.
CS2 uses Physically Based Rendering (PBR), which requires weapon finishes to be authored within specific RGB ranges to respond correctly to in-game lighting. Finishes outside these ranges may be rejected from the workshop.
For materials like Anodized Multicolored, Patina, and metallic portions of Gunsmith, use an effective RGB range between 180-250. Values as low as 90 may be acceptable depending on saturation.
For non-metallic finishes, the effective reflectance range is between 55-220. Albedo values outside this range will not respond appropriately to lighting.