Process

Overview

Clicking the Process Action button processes each file listed on the left as input and generates the corresponding output shown on the right. The output file extension is set in the Process section of the Explorer tab.

When you run the process, the program applies the specified replacements and creates new files with the selected output extension.

Options

Files selection

Root Directory Example:

• test_folder (directory)

• test_folder.hbat (configuration file)

By default, the program processes all files in the directory where the configuration file is located (e.g., test_folder) and matches the name of the configuration file (e.g., test_folder.hbat).

If you want to specify a custom set of files, uncheck the Load from folder option and click Select files to process.

In addition to this output, the program will also generate files in the same folder by default. To change this, uncheck the Output to folder option and click Choose output to select a different location.

You can also paste file paths directly from the clipboard. This is useful for copying asset paths from the Hammer Editor.

Input exampp
models/props/de_train/hr_train_s2/train_hvac/train_hvac_vent_32_square_01.vmdl
models/props/de_train/hr_train_s2/train_hvac/train_hvac_vent_32_square_02.vmdl
models/props/de_train/hr_train_s2/train_ladders/train_heaven_ladder_01.vmdl

Each item added through pasting or the selection dialog can be deleted. Right-click to open the context menu.

Algoritmes

There are two algorithms for file processing: "Process without interpretation" and "Remove underscore from the end". Each is suited for different circumstances:

1. Process without interpretation This algorithm is typically used for models and modular trims. It generates a new output file for each input file. For example:

   • Input: model_64_a.fbx and model_128.fbx

   • Output: model_64_a.vmdl and model_128.vmdl

   This approach is ideal when multiple separate files are required.

2. Remove underscore from the end This algorithm is used for textures or similar grouped files, where multiple input files should result in a single output file. For example:

   • Input: texture_a_R.tga and texture_a_A.tga

   • Output: texture_a.vmat

   In this case, using the first algorithm would mistakenly generate two separate files instead of one material file.

Input	Process without interpretation	Remove underscore from the end
model_64_a.fbx	model_64_a.vmdl	model_64
model_128.fbx	model_128.vmdl	model
texture_a_R.tga	texture_a_R.vmat	texture_a.vmat (one file)
texture_a_A.tga	texture_a_A.vmat	texture_a.vmat (one file)

Note: The file extensions (.tga, .fbx, .vmdl, .vmat) are just examples; the algorithms work with various file types

Ignorelist

Use the Ignore button in the input file selection to exclude specific files. To remove files from the ignore list, erase the file names or extensions from the Ignore text field.

To add extensions to the ignore list, type them in the field, separated by a comma and a space (e.g., blend, sbr).