Modding the Incapacitated Image
Modding a Left 4 Dead 2 Survivor
Modding the Incapacitated Image
Take Screenshot of Survivor in HLMV
Select the replacement model.
Load weapon: w_models\weapons\w_pistol_a_dual.mdl
Select this animation in Sequence tab: ACT_IDLE_INCAP_ELITES
Center the model, keeping whole body in view.
Take screenshot (i.e. copy to clipboard): Alt-PrtScn
Edit Screenshot in Paint.Net
Open Paint.Net
Edit > Paste as New Image
Crop to just the character:
Use Tool > Magic Wand to select the grey background:
Selection mode: Replace
Flood Mode: (whatever is easier and accurate)
Tolerance: 0%
Edit > Invert Selection
Image > Crop to Selection
Image > Resize to fit 160 pixel width.
Adjustments > Black and White
Image > Flip Horizontal
Paste into "Top" Layer of Template Paint.Net File
Open the provided template file in a new tab in Paint.Net.
Open the Layers window and only checkmark the "Top" layer.
Make sure the "Top" layer is selected in Layers window.
Select All
Erase selection.
Copy the incap image.
Paste the incap image into "Top" layer of the template image.
Save the new file with appropriate name and type (vtf).
Example Files to replace:
material\vgui\s_panel_producer_incap.vmt
material\vgui\s_panel_producer_incap.vtf