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[ LVS ] HEMTT Pack
Created by DarkLord20172002
"HEMTT" Truck The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) is an eight-wheel drive, diesel-powered, 10-short-ton (9,100 kg) tactical truck.The M977 HEMTT entered service in 1982 with the United States Army as a replacement for the M520 Goer, and has ...
[simfphys] COUGAR MRAP
Created by DarkLord20172002
Это семейство бронированных машин, произведенных Force Protection Inc , которая производит баллистические и противоминные машины. Транспортные средства объединены Spartan Motors . Эти транспортные средства защищены от стрелкового оружия , наземных мин и са...
[LVS] BelAZ-75710
Created by Mr.Gasparin
Brief information The BelAZ‑75710 is an ultra-class mining dump truck produced by the Belarusian manufacturer BelAZ. It is recognized as the largest serial-produced dump truck in the world by payload. It is designed for heavy-duty operations: deep open-pit...
[simfphys] Left 4 Dead 2 Vehicles
Created by Randy
Pack of all L4D2/1 vehicles in SimfPhys Does not need L4D2 installed or mounted to work For those who can read: The "Randy's Extra Features" addon is not required. It is marked as required only because 99% of workshop users cannot read This addon works bet...
Emergency Medical Technician
Created by KERRY
http://i.imgur.com/1EwwORZ.png Do you want to order a model? Add me to steam!...
Seat Weaponiser II
Created by BFG
**February 2, 2016** Read this regarding shooting out of closed cars: http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/601411453/458607699626390719/ **ANNOUNCEMENT January 22 2016** After talking with Spy I was able to get him to add support for S...
[LFS] Black Mesa Marine Apache
Created by Flandre Scarlet
excatly that helicopter that you see in the inbound and surface tension level section of Black Mesa Default controls just like the combine helicoper, acts like the combine helicoper, same collosion model as the combine helicopter, but it has a passenger se...
[Materials] GTAIV Shared Vehicle Textures
Created by Randy
You need these for any GTA 4 vehicles I ported....
[LFS] GTA IV Helicopters
Created by Randy
The 4 helicopters ported from GTA 4 into LFS + now the 3 from The Ballad of Gay Tony as well - The annihilator and Buzzard can use their weapons - The inside of the helis can be stood in (open phys model) - 5 of the 7 helis are proxy color compatible - The...
MapPatcher Enhanced
Created by bandit
MapPatcher Enhanced An enhanced version of an addon I liked. How to open the menu? Send this command to the console to make a bind. Replace f6 with any convenient key. bind f6 mappatcher Original Description An easy-to-use tool which allows server staff to...
Extended Spawnmenu
Created by Rubat
A small script that extends abilities of your spawnmenu: * Allows you to browse through Garry's Mod 12 / Legacy addon models * Allows you to browse through Game, Addon, Legacy Addon materials and sounds * Gives you detailed information on installed Worksho...
[LFS] A-10 Thunderbolt II
Created by | HT.S | Gredwitch
ATTENTION: I DID NOT MAKE THE MODELS, THE SOUNDS, OR THE TEXTURES. Requires LFS Requires LVS Requires the original model Credits to damik for porting the original model Requires Gredwich's base Features : Realistic 30mm GAU-8 A bunch of BRRT sounds Realist...
Shared sprites
Created by Skipin
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TDMCars - Base Pack
Created by TDM
This is the required base pack for TDMSCars and TDMCars. This is a collection of textures that is shared by all of the vehicles. Note that this is already a part of the SVN and you should not download it if you use the SVN! Forza Motorsport © Microsoft Cor...
TDMCars - Toyota
Created by TDM
This is the Toyota manufacture pack with all the Toyota vehicles found on the SVN. If you have the SVN, please do not subscribe to this addon! The pack currently contains: Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota MR2 GT Toyota Prius Toyota Rav4 S Toyota Supra RZ Toyota Tu...
[simfphys] Toyota Supra
Created by Skipin
Boosty...
Car Gun
Created by izzy locked in
Commit vehicular manslaughter with this amazing and easy-to-use CAR GUN! Features: Beep Beep You can undo the cars (the Z or Y key) Semi Automatic Version Automatic Version UPDATES: Update #1 (6/6/2022) Automatically remove cars after 60 seconds of being s...
New York City Police Department
Created by Dorian
Description : 9 models : - 9 models of police officer - 2 Holster - 3 Armor - 2 Belt - All ranks - 5 tops (blue and white) - Axon bodycam - Radio - Cap / helmet / hat Old models, however rather complete. Important : Il est interdit de re-publier cet addon ...
Arctic's Vehicle Extension
Created by Arctic
Common stuff my misc. vehicles need. You won't need this unless I say you do. Primarily includes a drop-in animated track system far superior to the base Simfphys one, that can be extended more easily. Also has a new tank shell whose muzzle velocity can be...
[Simfphys] M1 Abrams Armed [RESKIN]
Created by Fafnirov
I Wish You Good Health, Soldier! This is the great us tank-Abrams. The pack has 2 skins, forest style. A cannon is a fire, not a weapon. Full control and fixed speed. If you have any bugs, please contact us at Discord: discord.gg/2cvQbHx Model not my, that...
[simfphys] - Armed
Created by Luna
Adds a weapon implementation system to simfphys vehicles. Included vehicles can be found in vehicles tab => simfphys => Armed Vehicles https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/773983150582822983/8FAB41F8FDC796EF2033B0AF337...
Re;Image Tool — Physical Pictures in the World!
Created by Selenter
Re;Image Tool — a complete rewrite of the classic Image Tool. Place any image from the internet as a real physical object, with full control over size, color, lighting, collision and more. Perfect for decorating builds, referencing artwork, role‑playing, s...
Hide LUA Errors
Created by Sadist
===ADDON NOT MINE!=== ===I ONLY REUPLOAD=== Addon for hide errors in LUA-Scripts. vel_hideerror 0/1 - Hide Error (1 - enable/0 - disable) Author - Unknown Reupload - Me (Кровь)...
Gredwitch's Emplacement Pack
Created by | HT.S | Gredwitch
ATTENTION: I DID NOT MAKE THE MODELS, THE SOUNDS, OR THE TEXTURES. You need Gredwich's base for this to work correctly! This pack includes : an MG 42 a PaK 40 a PaK 38 an MG 15 an MG 81Z a Vickers machine gun an M2 Browning an M1 Mortar a Granatwerfer 34 a...
Choke / Star Wars Force Choke SWEP
Created by SMOK
Choke SWEP to get back at all of those annoying NPCs. Hold left click to choke Click right mouse button to punch Use scroll wheel to set distance when using the force choke NPC will die after you choke them for a while, otherwise they will stand back up. W...
Actions/Poses [SWEP]
Created by Felix-8
FEATURES: - SWEP: Actions/Poses - R Menu - choose your action/pose! - Adds my SWEP “Actions/Poses” to the “Other” category, which allows you to play animations. DESCRIPTION - In the menu, you can select the action or pose you want to use! - May be updated ...
Barricade SWEP
Created by Le
Located in "Other" weapon tab. Board up your windows/doorways with wooden planks, or simply repair and break things. Hold M2 to switch placement mode and plank size. Dustruct mode breaks any breakable thing in one hit, players and npcs not included. Repair...
Improved Weight
Created by Thomas
Improved Weight Tool Improved Weight is an entirely rewritten version of Marii's Weight STool. It has been cleaned, optimized, and provides many new helpful features for clients. Credits: • Spoco (STEAM_0:1:289018) :: Original author of the Weight STool • ...
Material Editor Tool
Created by zamboni
What is it? A tool that allows you to copy materials directly from the map and apply them to props. It features many options to control the appearance of your material. Why do I care? Because unlike the default material tool, this tool allows you to use an...
Submaterial Tool [Improved] December 2025 Update
Created by scalevvizard
SubMaterial Tool (Improved & Updated) This is a rewritten and optimized version of the SubMaterial Tool. The code has been cleaned up, the Duplicator is fully supported, and a new feature has been added: Self-Application. 🔥 Features: Updated Code: Clean, o...
gWeather
Created by Jimmywells
gWeather, a weather addon inspired by some of the unfinished ideas from gDisasters. With this addon, you can spawn seven tiers of various weather types with immersive effects, such as thunderstorms, intense blizzards, hailstorms, hurricanes, and more. All ...
Parakeet's Pill Pack
Created by MDFL
Pills turn you into machines and critters from various games. This is the base pack. It contains Half-Life 2 pills and fun pills. You can find pills in the "Pills" tab of the spawnmenu. Also known as the Morph Mod. See the "Documentation" thread in discuss...
(OLD) Advanced Particle Controller
Created by no loafing
This addon is no longer supported. For a modern version that loads effects from *all* games and addons, and has many new features like pausing and spawnmenu integration, check out Particle Effects+! A tool that lets you spawn and control particle effects. ...
Podjopnik SWEP
Podjopnik translates to ass-kick from Russian. Located in "other" category...
Gredwitch's Base
Created by | HT.S | Gredwitch
ATTENTION: I DID NOT MAKE THE MODELS, THE SOUNDS, OR THE TEXTURES. READ ME - Q&A Q: What is this addon? A: This addon is an important requirement for my other addons. It contains a lot of code, textures, particles and models. Q: Do I have to disable WAC or...
Image Tool - Your pictures in the world!
Created by Selenter
Image Tool — an extension that allows you to use any image from the internet, any way you want. Image tool have a lot of usage, let it be just having fun with friends on local server, decorating to your building, referencing in the artwork, looking up for ...
Walkie-Talkie (Basic)
Created by Heyron ∆
Walkie-Talkie Addon for Garry's Mod Enhance your Garry's Mod experience with our Walkie-Talkie Addon, designed for seamless communication across the map! With this addon, players can use in-game walkie-talkies to chat with each other on different frequenci...
HBOMBS Base Pack
Created by Business Cat
THIS ADDON REQUIRES HBOMBS MATERIALS PACK, YOU WILL HAVE MISSING TEXTURES IF BOTH ARE NOT INSTALLED. HBOMBS Materials Pack: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=668558959 FAQ (Will be updated as I get questions) Q: I'm missing textures! A:...
HBOMBS Materials Pack
Created by Business Cat
THIS ADDON IS PART OF HBOMBS BASE PACK, THERE WILL BE NO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ADDON HERE. HBOMBS Base Pack: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=668552230...
HBOMBS Expansion
Created by Ditzy
An expansion to the popular HBOMBS addon! This addon will be updated when I can. Currently we only have a small amount of bombs, so it may not be as popular, but it's still an expansion! All models, materials, particles, etc. go the the original creators o...
Placeable Particle Effects
Created by SUŁTAN_SKADOWSK
READTHISREADTHISREADTHISREADTHISREADTHISREADTHISREADTHISREADTHIS ======== What is this addon about? ======== Placeable Particle Effects is an addon that lets you place or attach (weld) various effects to spice up your work, like screenshots, artwork, anima...
Smooth Mouse Look (Minecraft's Cinematic Camera)
Created by TiberiumFusion
Smooth & floaty mouse input. Many of you will see the title and immediately know what this is. It's an acceleration filter on your mouse input, with a short attack and a long release. And it's probably best known as "Cinematic Camera" in Minecraft. https://...
No Blood Mod
Created by S34N
This mod removes blood from gmod, it works on both singleplayer and if you are a server owner it will work on your server too! Before you start spamming as to why I made this and how its only for wimps, not everyone enjoys gorefests and there was no update...
Particle X Error Hide
Makes the big red x particles that spawn in place of missing particle effects invisible. Also useful for when the particle effect names are full from addon bloat....
Toggle Toolgun Mute [Not a Sound Replace]
Created by Klen_list 🎀
Mute toolgun sound or/and effects using console vars settings. Console Vars: Serverside only can execute: sv_toolgun_sound <0 or any> (def. 0) 1 = Play toolgun sound for ALL players sv_toolgun_effects <0 or any> (def. 0) 1 = Show toolgun effects for ALL pl...
No Collide World [Reupload]
Created by Coverop
WORKS WITH PROPS mostly. ALL CREDITS GOES TO Prof. Backstab No colllide World tool is back! Now In Gmod13! Simple tool that allows you to disable the collision between prop and map (like the picture presents, train is IN the map)...
Sub Material Tool
Created by Kawoosh64
2015.03.05 Garry's Mod update brought a good feature with overriding submaterials. This is a simple tool to use it. Duplicator supported. Usage: select index, select material, apply tool. Right click to revert. You can copy current material with selected i...
Left 4 Dead 2 fortification
Created by ZodiacZ™
Reinforcement from L4D2 to garry s mod without content Credits: Valve - The creators of the game L4D2 ZodiacZ - Added prop in Garry s mod...
Simple ThirdPerson
Created by FailCake
Its just a simple client side ThirdPerson. WORKS WELL WITH PAC3 :D! Note, the playermodel is a PAC Wanna help out? Check https://github.com/edunad/simplethirdperson http://i.imgur.com/zpNjjGk.png If you Don't see yourself when in thirdperson, make sure the...
Resizer
Created by McKay
Resizes props, ragdolls and NPCs. Does not resize the hitbox or shadow, therefore mainly useful for posing/videos. I couldn't find this tool in the workshop so I thought I'd make my own. I don't understand why the Inflator tool doesn't have this functional...
Gredwitch's Base Explosion Fix
Created by Sorena! Moon Castle
On June 28th, the GMod devs backported a new feature for particle effects, that allowed them to display models. This effectively broke Gredwitch's explosion effects, as they were ported without models since they weren't needed at the time. This addon fixes...
Earth Magic
Created by Hds46
Donate to support me and for more stuff Since Feihc's Earth mage SWEP and shoffing's Earth Shaker is long gone, and The Earth Shaker from workshop was removed (or hidden) I made my own Earth Magic SWEP. Warning:This SWEP is really OP! Abilities: Left Click...
[LVS] - Framework
Created by Luna
Controls (Default) (you can rebind all controls in the control panel) OUTSIDE VEHICLE: E = Enter Vehicle ALT + E = Enter closest passenger seat | gunner seat INSIDE VEHICLE: E + W or A or S or D = Exit Vehicle in desired direction R = Start Engine 0-9 (NOT...
[LFS] Base - Lunas Flight School
Created by Бутерброд
Lunas Flight School addon - allows you to control airplanes and helicopters. To get into the vehicle, you need to press E. If you press Alt and E, you can take the nearest passenger seat or shooter's seat. Movement control is standard: WASD. R - start the ...
Simple Player Resizer
Created by Meetric
A small script I made that allows you to resize the player. A slider for the size can be found in Utilities -> Player Resizer -> Size OR use the console command (scale_multiplier) Size is limited in a scale from 0.05x-10x. (source engine starts getting ang...
Grandmaster Magic
Created by Hds46
Statement regarding malicious stuff on workshop Grandmaster Magic and other stuff related to Magic Pack collection are the only official and safe addons in steam workshop. I'm not responsible for any harm caused by reuploads or unofficial addons. Recently ...
Melee Arts 2
Created by yamaha vino 125cc
https://i.imgur.com/lcJSe6L.png A PvP-focused melee framework + content addon. Adds 32 melee weapons in various classes. Looking for NPC Combatants? Go here Looking for old removed weapons? Go here Features Weapon Classes Blades: Blades inflict Bleeding, d...
Half-Life 2 Melee Pack
Created by Dr.Towers
A compilation of melee sweps based on object found in the Half-Life 2 and episodes games. Each weapon has an arc hit tracing, custom range and push back on damage, two handed weapons can also push players and npcs with the secondary attack. -Pipe: Medium r...
Better'er Grab!
Created by plagueEMT
"Oh, that's how you grab it! I've just been levitating these since 2006!" sv_heavyprop_volume to change volume needed for a prop to be heavy. (3000 Default) This mod fixes one of the biggest pet peeves I had in Gmod. Inspired by how grabbing works in Mario...
[LVS] - Planes - Pack
Created by Luna
YOU NEED - Framework FOR THIS ADDON TO WORK https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png Controls (Default) For Base-Controls see - Framework INSIDE VEHICLE: W or S = Increase / Decrease Throttle A or D = Yaw Left / Right or Roll Left / Right if Mouse-Aim Steering Meth...
DrGBase | Nextbot Base
Created by Dragoteryx
https://i.imgur.com/EFERX9f.gif DrGBase is built on top of the default nextbot base to add stuff that you usually have to code yourself when creating a nextbot, such as AI behaviour or a relationship system. It also comes with a built-in possession system ...
[LVS/LFS] Vehicle Keys New
Created by James
LVS/LFS Vehicle Keys LVS/LFS Vehicle Keys is a lightweight and immersive key system for LVS and LFS vehicles, adding simple but effective ownership and locking mechanics to your server. Players can claim vehicles, lock or unlock them, and manage access in ...
[LVS] - Helicopters - Pack
Created by Luna
YOU NEED - Framework FOR THIS ADDON TO WORK https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png Controls (Default) For Base-Controls see - Framework INSIDE VEHICLE: W or S = Increase / Decrease Throttle A or D = Yaw Left / Right or Roll Left / Right if Mouse-Aim Steering Meth...
[LVS] - Military - Pack
Created by Luna
YOU NEED - Framework FOR THIS ADDON TO WORK https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png Get more Tanks here Get more Cars here Get more Wheels here https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png Controls (Default) For Base-Controls see - Framework INSIDE VEHICLE: W = 50% Throttle W ...
[LVS] M3A3 Bradley
Created by Digger
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UTB - Uzi's Tool Base
Created by J
About This is a toolgun base, it makes it easier to create a tool at the cost of customizability I guess. You can open the menu manually with "utb_menu" in console. Notes The addon doesn't do anything on it's own. Credits Uzi- created this addon (Coding) G...
Simfphys God Tool
Created by J
About This is a tool that allows you to make simfphys vehicles invincible. Note that this tool is admin only. Credits Uzi - created this addon ...
Outlast A-Like Hands SWEP
Created by WebKnight
Have you ever wanted to see your own hands when you do not hold anything? Like an Empty Hands Swep...but with actual hands? Well, here ya go. I was inspired by Outlast, and wanted to have a similar controls when i was playing horror missions. But it can be...
Emotional Damage Megaphone SWEP
Created by TranklΞR
My recreation of megaphone from Kommander Karl's video Features: Primary attack: Insult the target Hold E + Primary attack: deal some "EmOtiOnAl DAmAge!" - Steven He Secondary attack: Rick Roll to death Batteries included! Credits: Kommander Karl Original ...
Realistic Motion Camera: Recoded
https://i.ibb.co/PsQpHZLq/main.png So basically i got tired of how static and boring the default Gmod camera feels. Thats what this addon does. https://i.ibb.co/mV1JZJ2M/features.png It adds camera movement that reacts to literally everything you do. Walki...
Outlast Camera SWEP
Created by 99% accuracy
https://i.imgur.com/Gkw7mwm.gif?1 CONTROL Left mouse button - holster/unholster camera Right mouse button - camera zoom; drag mouse up to zoom in and down to zoom out. R (reload button) - toggle nightvision w_model used in this map from video and screensho...
GTA3 Vehicle Models & Props Pack
Created by Mr.Gasparin
It contains about 300–400 models of damaged doors, parts, as well as the cars themselves, with additional content from GTA 3 and some sounds It is also planned to expand the current pool, fix some models, and include your feedback for additions to this pac...
[LVS] - GTA3d - Pack
Created by Luna
A pack of vehicles from GTA 3D universe such as san andreas, vice city, ect https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png YOU NEED - Framework FOR THIS ADDON TO WORK https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png Thanks to Randy - coming up with the idea of this pack / laying the foun...
[LVS] GTA3 Vehicle Pack
Created by Mr.Gasparin
All vehicles from GTA III except the Dodo and RC Bandito, based on LVS. The RC Bandito is planned to be added in the future The RC Bandito is planned to be added in the future RC Bandit added INSTALLING THIS CONTENT AND ADDONS IS REQUIRED! WITHOUT THEM, TH...
[simfphys] Russian Cars Pack
Created by gothviolence
Russian car pack New Russian Trailer Pack here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2910892170 THESE MODELS ARE NOT MINE DONT ASK ME FOR A NEW CAR, I DONT MAKING MODELS This is not a copy of this addon: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedf...
[simfphys] LUA Vehicles - Base
Created by Luna
simfphys is a vehicle entity script that is primarily aimed for four-wheeled-ground-vehicles. These vehicles can be edited ingame, thats cool i guess, but don't put all sliders on max and expect good handling lmao. https://i.imgur.com/rTv7Qel.png included/...
Luna's Flight School
Created by Luna
YOU NEED - Framework FOR THIS ADDON TO WORK No version or modification of this content is allowed to be uploaded to the workshop except under the account ID 76561197995010235...
Merydian's LFS stuff
Created by merydian
Contains shet like tracer effects and one impact effect Sometimes it's unnecessary in my new addons Done this because I dont want duplicated files in every addon List: Tracer effects - lfs_tracer_merydian_green lfs_tracer_merydian_red Impact effect - lfs_i...
[LFS] GTAV Police Maverick
Created by Randy
52k vert model, very nice I wanted an air ambulance so here it is basically just a lazy reskin of my GTA4 police maverick with different sounds and model Has a spotlight, and will yell at you if it is AI controlled. Use LMB (Left Mouse Button, the left but...
One Punch Man fists[With abilities]
Created by puddingheh
Saitama model: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1847708029 This addon adds a Saitama fists SWEP with devastating power and various abilities Controls LMB — Serious Punch (in serious mode) / Normal Punch RMB (hold in normal mode) — Omn...
gDisasters Materials Pack 4 of 4
Created by Business Cat
THIS REQUIRES FOUR SEPARATE CONTENT PACKS. DOWNLOAD THEM AS LISTED HERE. gDisasters Materials Pack 1 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 2 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 3 of 4 gDisasters Base Pack ...
gDisasters Materials Pack 3 of 4
Created by Business Cat
THIS REQUIRES FOUR SEPARATE CONTENT PACKS. DOWNLOAD THEM AS LISTED HERE. gDisasters Materials Pack 1 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 2 of 4 gDisasters Base Pack gDisasters Materials Pack 4 of 4 ...
gDisasters Materials Pack 2 of 4
Created by Business Cat
THIS REQUIRES FOUR SEPARATE CONTENT PACKS. DOWNLOAD THEM AS LISTED HERE. gDisasters Materials Pack 1 of 4 gDisasters Base Pack gDisasters Materials Pack 3 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 4 of 4 ...
gDisasters Materials Pack 1 of 4
Created by Business Cat
THIS REQUIRES FOUR SEPARATE CONTENT PACKS. DOWNLOAD THEM AS LISTED HERE. gDisasters Base Pack gDisasters Materials Pack 2 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 3 of 4 gDisasters Materials Pack 4 of 4 ...
gDisasters Base Pack
Created by Business Cat
THIS REQUIRES FOUR SEPARATE CONTENT PACKS. DOWNLOAD THEM AS LISTED HERE. This is the single largest disaster addon to exist on this game. Everything from tornadoes to tsunamis to earthquakes exists here. While for the time being, not everything is in here,...
SMRSCars Materials
Created by Milk Man™
!!! Keep in mind, i did not make these. The original creator is *Sedan Mafia 174RuS*. !!! This addon is required for Russian Vehicle Pack, again i reuploaded it. Originaly it came from: gmod-fan.ru (atleast i think so) ...
SMRSCars Models
Created by Milk Man™
!!! Keep in mind, i did not make these. The original creator is *Sedan Mafia 174RuS*. !!! This addon is required for Russian Vehicle Pack, again i reuploaded it. Originaly it came from: gmod-fan.ru (atleast i think so) ...
gm_goldencity_day
Created by Skerion
Here's a map that's heavily inspired by gm_bigcity. I've been wanting to make a city map like this for a decade, and I've finally gotten around into doing just that. I probably could have gotten this out of the way a while ago, but better late than never, ...