Bloodlines Unofficial SDK

While the project continues to evolve, it is already capable of performing a number of functions, though sometimes with certain limitations:

• Create, edit, and compile original or custom maps.

• Create, view, and compile game models (animation is not yet supported).

• Decompile game maps and models for editing.

• View, manage, extract, and create game archives (.vpk files).

• View and convert game textures between tth/ttz, vtf, tga, and other formats.

• Create and edit dialogues, subtitles, and lip-sync data (.lip files).

• Partial creation or editing of cinematics and gesture scripts (.vcd files).

• Manage entity data in existing BSP files (insert, delete, and modify properties).

• Create custom Source/HL2-like mods with separate folders and unique content.

• Verify and clean various game resources.

This SDK includes various third-party tools:

• Source SDK GUI (developed by Valve, customized by Psycho-A)

• PackFile Explorer v3.9 (developed by Dave Gaunt)

• Crowbar tool v0.65 (developed by ZeqMacaw)

• BSPSource v1.2.1 (VMEx modification, developed by Barracuda)

• VPKTool v3.9a (fast and simple Bloodlines tools, developed by Turvy)

• VTMBedit Tool (developed by David Arneson [xatmos])

• Bloodlines Dialogue Editor (developed by Raptor for Paradise#77)

• BSP EntSpy v1.3 (developed by Rof & Jackgor471)

• BSPEdit v1.09 (developed by Robert Morley)

• BSPDetail v1.0 (developed by DDLullu)

• kHED v1.1.5, low-poly model editor (developed by JDPhU)

• Blender v2.47, model editor (developed by Blender Foundation)

• Blender import/export scripts and MDL decompressor (written by DDLullu, adapted by Psycho-A)

• MDL Formatter tool (Swarm SDK MDL converter, written by DDLullu, adapted by Psycho-A)

• Alien Swarm StudioMDL compiler (developed by Valve, customized by Psycho-A)

• VExtract (developed by Daedalus for the Bloodlines Revival project [currently closed])

• VPK Creator (developed by Psycho-A and Theo de Moree)

• Texture Converter and its Windows extensions (developed by Psycho-A)

• TTZ Viewer, shell script for Troika textures (developed by Psycho-A and Fire64)

• VTF Reader & SkyViewer texture tools (developed by Unit, adapted by Psycho-A)

• Mod's Dupe Finder, script for removing vanilla files from mods (written by Psycho-A)

• Hammer Run Map Launcher (customizable compilation dialog, written by Psycho-A)

• StudioCompiler Model Compiler v0.4 (by Cannonfodder, modified by Psycho-A)

• Photoshop and Paint.NET texture plugins (collective authors)

• LipSync/VCD Editor (modification of Valve's FacePoser, extended by Psycho-A)

• Create a New Mod Wizard, script for beginner modders (written by Psycho-A)

• MDL Texture Info, script and Windows shell extension (written by Psycho-A)

• 4GB Exe Patcher, memory patch for 64-bit OS (developed by NTCore)

• Make-Model-Solid, tool for fixing MDL collisions (developed by DDLullu)

• No-More-LOD, tool for disabling character LOD (developed by DDLullu)

• MDL Skin Editor: Bloodlines Edition (developed by hlstriker)

• VTMB Translator tool (by L@Zar0)

• VTMB Font Editor (by L@Zar0)

Bloodlines Unofficial SDK is often used together with Bloodlines Advanced EXE, which allows running mods located in separate folders and more.