Building in GMod is very easy once you get the basics down! Below you will find common questions that people ask about building in GMod.
How to Rotate Objects in GMod
To rotate items in GMod, grab an item with your physics gun by holding left click. Items can be rotated by holding the E button while holding an item and moving your mouse. If you wish to manipulate objects more precisely, hold Shift + E to rotate objects in 45 degree increments.
How to Make a Fading Door in GMod
Fading doors are props which temporarily become passible and translucent when opened. The fading door tool is one of the most useful tools in your box. You can use it to restrict access to areas for other players.
The fading door tool is great for making shooting windows. Use it with the button tool to open and close them for shooting at raiders.
You can also use the fading doors tool with the keypad tool to put a keypad on your fading door.
First, spawn the prop you are going to use as the fading door. Place the prop where you want the door to be.
Open the spawn menu, go to your tools, and select the "Fading Door" toolgun. Assign a keybind to your fading door on the "Open Key" or the "Access Granted" key.
Once you have assigned a keybind, shoot the prop you placed with your "Fading Door" toolgun. If done correctly, you should now be able to open your fading door. You can open your door by pressing the button you assigned to the Open Key.
Now that you have your fading door set up, you can use both buttons and keypads to open it.
How to Use Buttons in GMod
To use buttons, go to the "Button" toolgun in the Q menu. Assign a key in the "Key to Simulate" option. In some scenarios, you don't want to hold your button to keep your fading door open. If you don't want to hold your door open with a button, check the "Toggle Mode" tick.
Once you have your key selected, you can place your button anywhere by your fading door. To press a button in GMod, press or hold E to open your fading door.
How to Use Keypads in GMod
To use keypads in GMod, navigate to the "Keypads" toolgun and assign a key to your Keypad. Depending on the keypad addon you are using, you might have a few options to secure your keypad. Usually, you can set a passcode, have a face scan option, or configure a "pay to enter" option. Change these settings to your liking.
Once you have assigned a key to your keypad, go in game and place your keypad by clicking left click. If done correctly, your keypad should open your fading door when used.
GMod - How to Use Camera
To set up a camera in GMod is a simple process.
First, navigate to the "Camera" toolgun in the Q menu. Then, select a key to bind to the "Camera Key". You can do this by clicking the button and selecting a key. To place a camera in GMod, shoot your toolgun in the direction that you want the camera to face.
When done correctly, you'll be able to see any intruders entering your base!
How to Use RT Camera - GMod
The RT Camera is a really neat way to make a security camera in GMod. RT Camera is useful as a camera in GMod. Unlike other camera addons, you can see the camera's view through a monitor.
To use an RT Camera, navigate to the "RT Camera" toolgun in the spawn menu. Type anything into the "RT Camera ID" section. This will be the unique identifier that your monitors and camera use to talk to each other.
Once you have an ID set, go in game and press right click to place a monitor. Then, press left click to place an RT camera. If done correctly, your monitor will be outputting video from where ever you placed your RT Camera.
How to Activate a Thruster in GMod
To activate a thruster, hold Q and navigate to the "Thruster" toolgun. Assign a key to forward, and then assign a key to reverse. After you have binded forward and reverse, choose the amount of force you want the thrusters to have.
Once your thrusters have been configured, place them on the prop/build you want to move. After you place your thrusters, unfreeze your build by grabbing it with your Physgun and letting go. Now, you will be able to propel your build forwards and backwards. You can do this by pressing the keys you binded to forward and reverse.
