Vtex.exe - ERROR: Can't convert image from RGBA8888 to DXT1 in CalcLowResImage
This error occurs if you are trying to compile an image that has a dimension that isn't a Power of 2.
Vtex.exe - Problem figuring out outputdir
You can get this error when you've saved your TGA files to an incorrect path.
Studiomdl.exe and Vtex.exe - Unable to find gameinfo.txt
This error usually indicates Steam did an update or you are working with a mod that doesn't use the Steam VProject setting. Read the fix here.
Studiomdle.exe - vstdlib.dll is missing
This is a common error that you'll get after a Steam update. The simple fix is to restart Steam and Source SDK.
Studiomdl.exe - Model has 2-dimensional geometry
Relates also to: Error with convex elements of Mesh
This error is usually caused by models having a $concave flag that do not have proper collision hulls.
Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed
You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.
Studiomdl.exe - Check for write enable
This error occurs when the path for the output model does not exist. This is an error that happens at the compile stage and will happen if you are compiling straight from WWMT or by compiling manually from the batch file.
Compile Errors
Compiling your assets for Source sometimes generates errors. This page lists categories for finding solutions to compile problems.
Texture and VTex Errors
Topics pertaining to errors compiling VTF Textures from bitmaps in Source.
Nothing Happens When You Hit Export
Model does not compile when you hit export. Here are some solutions.
