I am getting a access is denied when i t Created 13 years ago2010-08-04 01:22:36 UTC by brownc526

i am making a map for a Half Life Mod called the specialists i ran into no issues making it so far but when i went to compile it to see what happened since this is my first map i get this error log

** Executing...
** Command: Change Directory
** Parameters: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Valve Hammer Editor\maps\lynxcitya5test.map" "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.map"

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Could not execute the command:

Copy File "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Windows gave the error message:

"Access is denied."

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Could not execute the command:

Copy File "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Windows gave the error message:

"Access is denied."

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Could not execute the command:

Copy File "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Windows gave the error message:

"Access is denied."

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Could not execute the command:

Copy File "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

• Windows gave the error message:

"Access is denied."
could someone help me with this i have tried both normal and expert and it made no difference in my log.

If you're using Windows Vista or 7, you probably don't have write access to the Program Files directory. Try giving yourself permission to write to that folder, running Hammer as an administrator, or just disabling the UAC through user options in the control panel. I don't know all the details of getting around errors like this if you don't have control over UAC, because I always have it disabled.

i disabled the UAC and i still got he same error i even unblocked the ZHLT programs

Have you tried compiling to a location in your documents folder, and copying the BSP into the correct location afterwards?

no i will try that in the morning

Are your tools, steam, and hammer files all on the same partition? Mine aren't and they work, but i've heard of others having trouble with that.

idk double-check all your information under game configurations and build programs. This looks like a incorrect path error. post your configuration screens if you want.

I would also highly recommend this tutorial by Seventh-Monkey, in particular, the last bit about using the SUBST command for simplifying your paths.

i have tried all but the SUBST command and am still getting the error

Check all your paths (Tools-->Options...), the "Access denied" error is usually the result of not setting up the paths correctly.

Make sure all folders exist, I remember getting errors when I didn't have a "maps" folder.

...But it's for a mod that's already been released, so unless you deleted it the maps folder should be there.

lol yeah the maps are still there i was playing it today

good news it compiled

** Executing...
** Command: Change Directory
** Parameters: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Valve Hammer Editor\maps\lynxcitya5test.map" "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.map"

** Executing...
** Command: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlcsg.exe
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

hlcsg v3.4 Final (Feb 25 2006)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (amckern@yahoo.com)
--- BEGIN hlcsg ---
Command line: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlcsg.exe "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"
Entering F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.map

Current hlcsg Settings
Name | Setting | Default
--------------------|-----------|------------------------
threads [ 2 ] [ Varies ]
verbose [ off ] [ off ]
log [ on ] [ on ]
developer [ 0 ] [ 0 ]
chart [ off ] [ off ]
estimate [ off ] [ off ]
max texture memory [ 4194304 ] [ 4194304 ]
max lighting memory [ 6291456 ] [ 6291456 ]
priority [ Normal ] [ Normal ]

noclip [ off ] [ off ]
null texture stripping[ on ] [ on ]
clipnode economy mode [ on ] [ on ]
clip hull type [ legacy ] [ legacy ]
onlyents [ off ] [ off ]
wadtextures [ on ] [ on ]
skyclip [ on ] [ on ]
hullfile [ None ] [ None ]
nullfile [ None ] [ None ]
min surface area [ 0.500 ] [ 0.500 ]
brush union threshold [ 0.000 ] [ 0.000 ]

Using mapfile wad configuration
Wadinclude list :
[zhlt.wad]

0 brushes (totalling 0 sides) discarded from clipping hulls
CreateBrush:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%...Error: Entity 0, Brush 304: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3492)(3920,4048,164)
Error: Entity 0, Brush 305: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3492)(3920,4048,164)
Error: brush outside world
Description: The map has a problem which must be fixed
Howto Fix: Check the file http://www.zhlt.info/common-mapping-problems.html for a detailed explanation of this problem

Error: Entity 0, Brush 305: outside world(+/-4096): (3168,-4128,-3488)(3936,4064,160)
Error: Entity 0, Brush 304: outside world(+/-4096): (3168,-4128,-3488)(3936,4064,160)
Error: Entity 0, Brush 305: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3474)(3920,4048,146)
Error: Entity 0, Brush 304: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3474)(3920,4048,146)
(0.11 seconds)

--- END hlcsg ---

** Executing...
** Command: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlbsp.exe
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

hlbsp v3.4 Final (Feb 25 2006)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (amckern@yahoo.com)
--- BEGIN hlbsp ---
Command line: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlbsp.exe "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.log for the cause.

--- END hlbsp ---

** Executing...
** Command: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlvis.exe
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

hlvis v3.4 Final (Feb 25 2006)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (amckern@yahoo.com)
--- BEGIN hlvis ---
Command line: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlvis.exe "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.log for the cause.

--- END hlvis ---

** Executing...
** Command: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlrad.exe
** Parameters: "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

hlrad v3.4 Final (Feb 25 2006)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (amckern@yahoo.com)
--- BEGIN hlrad ---
Command line: F:\PERSON~1\Clayton\ZHLT34~1\hlrad.exe "F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file F:\Program Files\Clayton\Steam\steamapps\brownc526\half-life\ts\maps\lynxcitya5test.log for the cause.

--- END hlrad ---
i guess it didnt compile i was so happy to not see access is denied all i did to make it go away was make sure all the folders where there and i just the maps folder to one on a different drive and it worked sort of.

You're using old tools. You may want to upgrade.

http://twhl.co.za/forums.php?thread=16333&page=last

thanks for noticing lol i didnt know they came with my hammer

ok i have one more question:
"Error: Entity 0, Brush 304: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3492)(3920,4048,164)
Error: Entity 0, Brush 305: outside world(+/-4096): (3152,-4112,-3492)(3920,4048,164)
Error: brush outside world"
ok this is from the last log i posted so i decided to look up which brushes these where both of these brushes are my skybox how can my skybox be outside of world?

Use the check for problems function- you probably have invalid solids caused by clipping, carving or VM'ing the brushes in a way the compile tools and engine can't handle. It happens. The fix option in Check for problems usually fixes it, but can compromise the shape of the brush. Make sure all your geometry is on grid and can be make out of triangles and you shouldn't get this error often.

i used check for problems and it says there is no problems

so from what i have read my map is to close to the allowed boundaries i made it 15 units from the allowed boundaries and that is 49 units too close damn