[Solved] gmad.exe isn't creating a .gma? :: Garry's Mod Help / Problems / Bugs

Store Page

Garry's Mod

All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos Workshop News Guides Reviews

Garry's Mod > Help / Problems / Bugs > Topic Details

gator

Mar 12, 2017 @ 2:40pm

[Solved] gmad.exe isn't creating a .gma?

Been following this tutorial: https://wiki.garrysmod.com/page/Workshop_Addon_Creation

When I drag and drop my addon's folder onto gmad.exe, it pops up for a split second before closing, and afterward there's no gma file. I'm pretty sure nothing is wrong with my folder, it's formatted as instructed and has a json file.

Edit: verified cache. No difference.

Last edited by gator; Mar 13, 2017 @ 5:54am

< >

Showing 1-7 of 7 comments

gator

Mar 12, 2017 @ 7:16pm

I really shouldn't have bothered. gMod discussions is a sad place to be

Mogelix (AU) has Garry's Mod

Mar 13, 2017 @ 1:01am

Originally posted by waddigator:
I really shouldn't have bothered. gMod discussions is a sad place to be

I would help you if I had ANY KNOWLEDGE IN THE MATTER.

Mailer

Mar 13, 2017 @ 1:42am

That is not how gmad.exe works. The principle is that you're supposed to open the command prompt, navigate to the executable and then run the program along with some information. You can Google how to properly work the program, or, you can download GMPU (Garry's Mod Publishing Utility) which basically does the job for you.
You need java for it though, so make sure you have that.

Mailer

Mar 13, 2017 @ 1:44am

By running it in the prompt, I obviously mean using the run-command.
What makes GMPU way easier is it does the job for you and all you need to do is tell GMPU, upon the first time you launch it, where the executable is, and then, what folder you want to upload/make a .gma out of.

Last edited by Mailer; Mar 13, 2017 @ 3:26am