./ucc-bin compress

[djshameboy2]

Im trying to compress some custom maps to go onto a high speed redirect server. I followed the instructions under the tutorial:

"./ucc-bin compress ../Maps/CTF-Yourmapname.ut2."

The map compresses, but when its done, there is no .uz file? Its like its compressing the file, but not producing anything?

Anyone have an answer to this?

[grep]

Are you looking in the right place? I remember UT placing the .uz file under System.
Maybe do a search for CTF-Yourmapname* in your whole install directory

[widowmaker]

are you looking for a ut2 or uz file? for 2k4 it'll be ut2.

[Naked_Ape]

Are you on Linux? In that case look in ${HOME}/.ut2004/Maps/.

Giving ucc-bin the -nohomedir option should avoid that if you don't like it.

[djshameboy2]

yes, using Linux...

I looked in my ut2004 map directory, my fragops map directory, ut2004 system directory. Nothing.

Very strange.

I sent the files to someone that had a windows server and it compressed and appeared like it was supossed to, so I guess its resolved. Just very strange how the new compressed uz files never appeared.

Got the compressed files to the redirect server, just need to see if it redirects now. Is there anyway to tell when you are in the game if it redirected you to a different server to download the maps?

[Naked_Ape]

Did you look in the .ut2004 dir in your home directory (this directory is invisible unless you use -a or -A switches with ls)?

I don't know of any other way to tell when you're redirected except the speed difference (though that alone should be enough).

[djshameboy2]

I will try a deep search for those files. Im anxious to see if that redirect works and if so how fast it is, but Im stuck at work. and I dont want to spam up the forum posting my server...

Thanks again for your help guys.

Have a good 4th...