Garry's Mod - Many Props are invisible!

[Computermichael]

Ok so i have been playing Garry's Mod for almost a year now (Since March 2011 on my new steam Account) and it has worked magnificently on my mac until a few weeks ago. It may have been a file i might have accidentally replaced but i dont know. So if you read the title, About 35% of the props i spawn dont show up but when i select the area i spawned the prop, the physgun's beam gets thicker like when you highlight a prop so it works fine and everything, it just doesn't show up. I dont want to reinstall my gmod because it would take months to get all my Addons, Maps, Models and Materials back. Anyway, i think when i was using Source Finagler (GFScape for Mac) to get l4d models, Materials and Particles to work in gmod, i might have replaced a few models and materials which probably explains a lot. Anyway, If you can help me i would really appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Computermichael]

oops, Here are my specifications:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP71.0039.B0B
SMC Version (system): 1.62f6
Serial Number (system): You dont need to know this i dont think
Hardware UUID: AD58FB72-CEF4-5761-8E85-35D0B45EA840
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled


anything else just ask

 

[pigoo3]

What OS version are you running?

- Nick

 

[Computermichael]

Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7

 

[pigoo3]

So just to be sure...you haven't performed any OS upgrading or updating prior to having problems with this game? If you updated/upgraded your OS...that could cause issues.

- Nick

 

[Computermichael]

Yes, That is correct

 

[pigoo3]

Ok thanks for the info. Firstly...I have absolutely no idea about anything regarding the game you are playing (I haven't played it)...but I can suggest some basic Mac troubleshooting things:

- How full is your HD? If it's too full (or totally full this will cause problems).
- When was the last time you repaired Disk Permissions?
- Have you tried quitting & restarting your web browser?
- Have you tried quitting & restarting "Steam"?
- Have you tried restarting/rebooting your computer?

These ideas may or may not address the problems you are having with things "spawning" in "Gary's Mod"...but they are things I would try if I was having issues.

HTH,

- Nick

 

[Computermichael]

1. Pretty full, about 28 gb's remaining
2. Recently, after the problem started
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes

 

[pigoo3]

1. Pretty full, about 28 gb's remaining

Just to know how much this means...what size is your HD?

For example...28gigs free on an 80 gig drive is a lot...but 28gigs free on a 750gig drive is not a very much.

- Nick

 

[Computermichael]

28 gigs free on a 250 gb drive. My computer has not notified me that i need to free up some space and is working fast. I use mackeeper and cleanmymac to cleanup anything extra

 

[Computermichael]

Still having problems

 

[Computermichael]

can anyone help me, its really annoyying when almost all props dont show up.

 

[TattooedMac]

Have you tried the Steam Forums
You will prob get a better response being it STEAM your having a problem with. Thats all i can give atm. Remembering on this Mac forum there might not be anyone that plays via Steam, or not your particular game. If someone pops in Kudos to you but honestly i think your fighting a loosing battle in here.

Cheers

 

[RavingMac]

28 gigs free on a 250 gb drive. My computer has not notified me that i need to free up some space and is working fast. I use mackeeper and cleanmymac to cleanup anything extra

I don't play the game or really have anything to add other than both of the programs you are using (especially mackeeper) are known to cause problems. The general consensus here is if you are using mackeeper, get rid of it ASAP. Do a thread search for more info.

Onyx is a good free utility for routine maintenance on your Mac.

 

[TattooedMac]

...... programs you are using (especially mackeeper) are known to cause problems.

I had to re-read the thread 4 times to see that. Morning coffee please lol Good pickup.
@OP Get rid of MacKeeper as Razor suggested and see if that helps.

 

[RavingMac]

I had to re-read the thread 4 times to see that. Morning coffee please lol Good pickup.
@OP Get rid of MacKeeper as Razor suggested and see if that helps.

Drink a cup for me . . . though its the end of the work day here and I really don't need any more. ;P

 

[Computermichael]

Ok. I will get rid of mackeeper and check it out, thanks guys.

 

[Printerman]

Sounds like corrupted prop files. Where/what game did you get them from?

 

[macuser1232]

could someone tell me about what garry's mod is and if its for mac because i heard my friend talk about it and he has a pc

 

[RavingMac]

could someone tell me about what garry's mod is and if its for mac because i heard my friend talk about it and he has a pc

Garry's Mod