Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Okay, I got my old Louis back. So now what? How do I create a new path for the beta Louis version? How do I rename him so he doesn't replace the original?

You probably just need to edit the material path a tad, so that both models aren't looking in the same location. Apologies if I backtrack a bit here, but I did not think about any material problems earlier.

First, go back to the .QC. We're gonna need to edit it again, and change the $cdmaterials. We need to update them so they differ from canon Louis. This should work: https://pastebin.com/VQYUeziD

Then, compile again, and move that newly compiled model to your custom folder, where the former version resides.

Now, go to your custom folder you made, where your beta Louis is, and go into the materials folder, models, and in there, create a folder called "original", and put the "survivors" folder in there.

Lastly, which may be the most tedious part, is you're going to need to open each .VMT you see, and where it says "models/survivors/manager" or "models/survivors", you'll need to place an "original" in between the "models" and "survivors", so it looks like either "models/original/survivors/manager" and/or "models/original/survivors/", and then save.

Sounds tedious, I know, but the alternate way is to edit the model in a 3d model program, which if you don't have any/just a little knowledge in, will be even more frustrating.

I hope those instructions were clear, if not feel free to ask for clarification. Good luck!

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Originally posted by Hunter in the Green Vest:

Don't add usermod. Make sure you got rid of the Louis mod from there, and after you do that, try verifying game files again.

Remove the new Louis model or the old one?

The mod version you put in usermod. Leave the one you have in the new folder.

Don't add usermod. Make sure you got rid of the Louis mod from there, and after you do that, try verifying game files again.

Hmm...Maybe you can't re-prioritize usermod? I thought you could, but I guess not. Sorry. "Mah bad" - Louis

Anyway, if you threw the mod's material/model folders in usermod, it shouldn't have replaced the original Louis (those files should be in some left 4 dead folder). If you want to have more control though, you can make your own custom directory by creating a folder in the game folder of SFM (call it "originalsurvivors", or something), then put the mod's assets in there, then go back to that "edit search path" button, and check the new mod. Put this new folder, and you should be a-okay.

The only new problem that may arise is if the Louis mod model has OG Louis' materials. If that happens though, there is a fix, but it requires going and editing the file in a 3d editing program.

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

So I managed the fix the transparent issue. However, it seems the skin has replaced my default Louis model.

Ah, I didn't think of that. They probably have the same name and directory, and such. If you put the models and materials in usermod, I might have an idea:

Launch SFM from your Steam library, and launch the SDK. Go to "edit search path for mods" (or something like that, it'll be at the bottom), and make sure that all the l4d folders are above the usermod folder.

Whoah, sorry I was busy. Good to see you made great progress!

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Okay, I just copied the materials folder over and... IT WORKS!!! Please, what did you do with the qc to make it work?

I took out a bunch of stuff SFM doesn't need. Lots of sequences and collision data.

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Okay, new problem. The model is semi-transparent. Like I can see through the background on the model.

Sounds like a material problem, perhaps. Can you post an image of the problem? Use the print screen button on your keyboard, and then paste into an image editing program (ms paint works), save, then upload it somewhere like Imgur, and paste that link here.

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Originally posted by Hunter in the Green Vest:

The .QC should not be more than 500Kb. They're usually less than 100Kb, from my experience. You could send me an email, but I really think this route would be easier.

Okay, thanks for the feedback. If it is supposed to be text, I copied it from Notepad editor. However, I could try and send you the whole .qc file via email. Anyway, here is the pastebin:

https://pastebin.com/GcALc9aw

Thanks. Yes, it's supposed to be text. It's like the code of the model. The .QC tells the compiler what to do. Try this now: https://pastebin.com/arLNjh7e

Copy that to where you have the other .QC (where you got the text from), so it completely replaces the old text. Save that, then go to Crowbar, go to the compile tab, and set the game to "Source Filmmaker". Then, drag the .QC, hit "Compile" and, bearing no errors, it should compile.

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Originally posted by Hunter in the Green Vest:

All you need to do is open the .QC, copy it's entire contents, paste that to Pastebin, upload, and send the link here. If I'm right, all I need to see is the .QC.

Here, https://pastebin.com/

How do I post the file? All it is allowing me to do is post text.

After you upload the text, copy the URL and paste that here.

It would help if you told us what the model in question is.

Originally posted by Daviddv0601:

Originally posted by Hunter in the Green Vest:

I don't think you need to hex or anything. You just need to decompile the model (with Crowbar), and edit the .QC, most likely, then recompile with the new .QC. If you could paste the .QC to Pastebin, and send the link here, I'll be happy to help you edit it.

Okay, about pastebin, I am limited to 500Kb of size. Can I send you the file another way like through Gmail or something?

The .QC should not be more than 500Kb. They're usually less than 100Kb, from my experience. You could send me an email, but I really think this route would be easier.