CS2 Mapping Academy #4 - Edges Overview (Counter Strike 2)

Whether you are coming over from Source 1 or looking to begin your journey into level design, this tutorial is designed to teach you the skills you need in Source 2 Hammer to understand how to manipulate meshes with edges. Even if you are familiar with using the tools, this guide will give insight into mesh creation and editor principles that can help you improve your workflow!


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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Open/Closed Edges
1:32 Dissolve
1:56 Collapse
2:26 Bevel
3:19 Inset Bevel
4:01 Extrude
4:28 Connect
4:44 Extend
5:10 Merge
5:29 Split
5:41 Snap Edge to Edge
5:51 Fill Hole
6:02 Bridge
6:16 Interpolated Bridge
6:52 Set Normals
7:05 Weld UVs (Hard, Soft, Default)
7:11 Edge Selection (Loop, Ring, Ribs)
7:45 Clear Pivot
7:59 Edge Cut Tool
8:56 Edge Arc Tool
9:28 Invert Selection
9:39 Select All
9:47 Move to Furthest
10:05 Radial Align
10:33 UV Peel
10:38 Move Path Trace Down
10:49 Outro

Titles and Transitions by:   / zarthbenn