For those having trouble with the black textures...

[unfoldingmetal]

FIRST, check to see if some options in your hammer are set to shader only, or wireframe ect. If that isn't the problem...

1. In SDK tools menu, click refresh SDK content.
2. Reset game configuations.
3. If all else fails, delete sdk content, then reinstall, it should only take an hour or so on cable.

 

[indy]

tryed it all... none of the above works for me.
Im wondering if it has to do with ATI cards or drivers..
has anyone with a geforce had these problems?

 

[unfoldingmetal]

I have an old Geforce 5600 and it works for me. I am afraid you could be right about it not working with ATI cards. I'm sure you updated your drivers right?

 

[clarky003]

its valve's problem to sort out again, not ours. It has nothing to do with our hardware/software it should work with everything.

 

[cmulder]

Hammer Black Screen Workaround!

http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98431