: Find vpk.exe in your game's bin folder (usually under Steam/steamapps/common/left 4 dead/bin ) and drag your folder onto it to create the .vpk .
To "create a piece" for a mod or custom campaign usually refers to building map geometry or packaging a custom addon. L-4D.rar
If you have a file like L-4D.rar and want to turn its contents into a playable "piece" (addon), you need to pack it into a .vpk format. : Find vpk
Depending on what you meant by "piece," here is how to get started: 1. Create a "Piece" of Map Geometry Depending on what you meant by "piece," here
: Open the Hammer Editor within the Authoring Tools. Basics : Use the Block Tool to draw shapes (brushes). Shortcuts :
If you want to create a custom "piece" of art for a campaign's loading screen: L4D: Create Custom Movie Poster & VPK File Part 2/3
: Move that new .vpk to the left4dead/addons folder to see it in-game. 3. Create a Custom "Piece" of Art (Movie Posters)