# Portal **URL:** https://forums.sourceruns.org/c/portal/19.md [Latest](https://forums.sourceruns.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sourceruns.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sourceruns.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Portal category](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/about-the-portal-category/1199)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/about-the-portal-category/1199 "2018-03-08T10:00:25Z")
--- ## [How do i install Source Pause Tool on SteamOS?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-do-i-install-source-pause-tool-on-steamos/4234)
**Author:** [@iansteam](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/iansteam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/how-do-i-install-source-pause-tool-on-steamos/4234 "2023-09-03T09:50:07Z")
I wanna install Source Pause Tool on my Steam Deck with the steam version of Portal but when i run it without Proton it says it doesnt exist. When i run it with Proton it crashes. --- ## [\[RUS and ENG\] Help! are there any scripts to set the scope to find a gap in the corner? Помогите! есть ли скрипты для выставления прицела чтобы найти щель в уголке?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/rus-and-eng-help-are-there-any-scripts-to-set-the-scope-to-find-a-gap-in-the-corner/3977)
**Author:** [@craze31](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/craze31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/rus-and-eng-help-are-there-any-scripts-to-set-the-scope-to-find-a-gap-in-the-corner/3977 "2021-12-04T18:24:30Z")
ENG: Guys, are there scripts that aim the sights at the right coordinates to find a gap through the textures to expose the portal? if yes please throw me scripts or even commands to config) RUS: Ребята, а есть скрипты к… --- ## [Why tf the cube in 01 doesn't grab?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/why-tf-the-cube-in-01-doesnt-grab/3713)
**Author:** [@BenjaYTn](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/BenjaYTn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/why-tf-the-cube-in-01-doesnt-grab/3713 "2020-09-22T16:51:12Z")
literally in 01 the cube reacts like if i just punch it, i need to reload a save to fix it, why that happens? --- ## [Portal TAS demos/saves/scripts](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-tas-demos-saves-scripts/2819)
**Author:** [@Jukspa](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Jukspa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-tas-demos-saves-scripts/2819 "2019-03-04T21:59:48Z")
Uploaded these if anyone is interested. Contains all scripts, saves and segment demos, it might also have some random demos I thought were funny at the time. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5thvhpgqgt59w3t/oob%20tas%20demos%2… --- ## [Portal 1 Build from October 10, 2007](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-1-build-from-october-10-2007/2967)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-1-build-from-october-10-2007/2967 "2017-08-16T13:59:19Z")
Hello, this is my first forum I am posting, and I need to ask a question. Can anyone send me a link of the first Orange Box build of Portal? Also, I found a video from December 2007 and it shows ABH in Portal and I am wo… --- ## [\-DWaLoP- hl2 done portal segmented run -INCLUDES PREVIEW OF TRAINSTATION 01-](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/dwalop-hl2-done-portal-segmented-run-includes-preview-of-trainstation-01/2827)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/dwalop-hl2-done-portal-segmented-run-includes-preview-of-trainstation-01/2827 "2017-05-22T13:52:10Z")
DWaLoP (Done With a Lot of Portals) -“I didn’t see you get on”- Estimated time: Sub 30 easy. definitely sub dq-er SPREADSHEET! Trainstation 01 clip. (ITS ONLY 13 SECONDS!) Members: INFERNOUX Kojlax Super Pcow Szei… --- ## [Portal done hl2](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-done-hl2/2911)
**Author:** [@anon59784216](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/anon59784216)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-done-hl2/2911 "2017-03-31T19:33:18Z")
After messing around with the impulse 101 command, I’ve become increasingly interested at the potential of a Portal speedrun utilizing the Half-Life 2 weapons - similar to the HL2 DWaLoP run, but swapped the other way ar… --- ## [Source Unpack missing cmd's](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/source-unpack-missing-cmds/2944)
**Author:** [@SlimyLightning](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/SlimyLightning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/source-unpack-missing-cmds/2944 "2017-03-31T10:00:07Z")
I’m trying out Portal speed running so I decided to get Source Unpack but it’s missing the portal.cmd and the HL2.cmd. --- ## [Weird accidental glitch](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/weird-accidental-glitch/2941)
**Author:** [@Olybri](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Olybri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/weird-accidental-glitch/2941 "2017-01-26T19:52:36Z")
I just triggered some glitch in testchmb\_a\_15. It looks like kind of an edge-glitch or save-glitch, yet I’m not sure what is exactly happening. Here’s a video : https://youtu.be/FEKOO6NvMBE As you can see, if I jump wh… --- ## [New segmented run (OoB)](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/new-segmented-run-oob/2435)
**Author:** [@Mikael](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Mikael)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/new-segmented-run-oob/2435 "2016-08-28T16:04:15Z")
There’s a new segmented run in the works! Imanex and I started working on it in April 2014. We’re curretly redoing most chambers because of improved routes. The sub 7 minutes goal has been met! (current projected time … --- ## [More cubes for cube% (32 cubes)](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/more-cubes-for-cube-32-cubes/2842)
**Author:** [@kojlax](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/kojlax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/more-cubes-for-cube-32-cubes/2842 "2016-05-23T20:21:45Z")
Using item save glitch, it’s possible to get every cube in the game, including any in a\_00 and inside the dispensers. It requires doing 00-04 twice, and it requires you to quit the game a few times (I don’t know how tha… --- ## [Anyone else having issues with LiveSplit?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/anyone-else-having-issues-with-livesplit/2860)
**Author:** [@Gwenlightenment](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Gwenlightenment)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/anyone-else-having-issues-with-livesplit/2860 "2016-05-19T14:30:05Z")
Every time I load past the first load point (00 and 01) it never starts the time again. I have SourceSplit turned on and made sure it times every 1 maps, and it’s not set to whitelist or anything. --- ## [Least Portals Segmented](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/least-portals-segmented/2848)
**Author:** [@Fnzzy](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Fnzzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/least-portals-segmented/2848 "2016-05-04T19:23:07Z")
Hello everyone, a few days ago we finished this segmented speedrun of Portal done in the least amount of portals possible with a time of 13:47.640. Turns out you can finish the game with only 15 portals and it makes for… --- ## [Help and Frequently Asked Questions](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/help-and-frequently-asked-questions/2744)
**Author:** [@PackSciences](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/PackSciences)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/help-and-frequently-asked-questions/2744 "2016-04-02T23:56:00Z")
Hello, I have been asked by Bitrain to make a thread about frequently asked questions and their answer. Here are some common questions you should read before making a thread on Portal 1 forums: "Portal Done XXXXXXX se… --- ## [Glitchy particle effect?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/glitchy-particle-effect/2835)
**Author:** [@kojlax](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/kojlax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/glitchy-particle-effect/2835 "2016-03-26T22:15:37Z")
Missed a portal peek, and a sphere of red stars appeared in the goo beside me, disappearing after around 3 seconds. When I tried to play back the demo, the star effect didn’t show. Is this a known thing? https://www.y… --- ## [Portal gun crosshair broken.](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-gun-crosshair-broken/2828)
**Author:** [@nicefrog](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/nicefrog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-gun-crosshair-broken/2828 "2016-03-17T18:33:12Z")
I don’t really know if this would be the right place to post this but my portal gun crosshair just shows the default half life 2 one. Like this:http://i.imgur.com/eiBOY8t.jpg?1 This happens on source unpack and the steam… --- ## [Consistent Prop Boosts](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/consistent-prop-boosts/2826)
**Author:** [@Ryzen](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Ryzen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/consistent-prop-boosts/2826 "2016-03-13T20:50:04Z")
After doing a few practice runs a few days ago, I tried prop boosting with the radio in gunless 1, and found a decently consistant boost with radios, however, I would like to look farther into it and need to be able to s… --- ## [Hl2 done portal unpack release. NOW WITH A POLL/TUTORIALS!](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-done-portal-unpack-release-now-with-a-poll-tutorials/2814)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/hl2-done-portal-unpack-release-now-with-a-poll-tutorials/2814 "2016-03-13T18:16:41Z")
AUTO UPDATER POLL AUTO UPDATER POLL ANSWERS \*\*Download link: \*\*LINK!!! new update: FIXED PORTAL GUN AUDIO! new update: NOW ON SPEEDRUN! Timing, loading, and playing info (please read if you actually intend to run th… --- ## [A thorough explanation on how save glitch works.](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-thorough-explanation-on-how-save-glitch-works/2825)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-thorough-explanation-on-how-save-glitch-works/2825 "2016-03-11T20:01:56Z")
Enjoy. https://youtu.be/DYg0-FqhJ5E The idea was given to me by BitRain. thank. --- ## [Random portal boost research page (used to be "what causes it"](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/random-portal-boost-research-page-used-to-be-what-causes-it/2766)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/random-portal-boost-research-page-used-to-be-what-causes-it/2766 "2016-03-02T16:35:30Z")
So earlier today I was running portal, and was on 00, and got a weird boost coming out of the portal heading towards the elevator. I thought at first that it was a reportal but that doesnt make sense. And from what i und… --- ## [A few useless glitches with prop collision](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-few-useless-glitches-with-prop-collision/2803)
**Author:** [@SuperPcow](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/SuperPcow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/a-few-useless-glitches-with-prop-collision/2803 "2016-02-17T23:35:00Z")
From what I can tell, there are two types of prop\_physics in Portal. The first ones are the normal ones we all know: Cubes, Radios etc. The other ones are mice, cup shards, keyboards, and bean cans. They often come from … --- ## [Does anyone have ANY idea what happened? ](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/does-anyone-have-any-idea-what-happened/2754)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/does-anyone-have-any-idea-what-happened/2754 "2016-02-07T04:08:53Z")
So, my poor strats aside. for some reason, i managed to end up spawned in clear outside of the map. Like INSANELY outside of the map. And i am absolutely without any idea as to why this happened. http://www.twitch.tv/in… --- ## [Should Developer Commentary be allowed?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/should-developer-commentary-be-allowed/2809)
**Author:** [@SuperPcow](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/SuperPcow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/should-developer-commentary-be-allowed/2809 "2016-01-29T16:32:25Z")
As far as I can tell, the rules say nothing against using developer commentary mode. The only advantage we have when in developer commentary mode is godmode (kinda). We can be hurt by goo and fall damage, but are invinci… --- ## [Looking for a way to make the advanced maps load in order](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/looking-for-a-way-to-make-the-advanced-maps-load-in-order/2813)
**Author:** [@Foxcat42](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Foxcat42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/looking-for-a-way-to-make-the-advanced-maps-load-in-order/2813 "2016-01-27T14:12:06Z")
I’ve found some files in /portal/cfg/ called chapter\*.cfg, but they only seem to have one map in them and there’s no mention of the escape maps, so I’m guessing those wouldn’t work. Is there any easy way to make the gam… --- ## [Gamma Energy Run](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/gamma-energy-run/2812)
**Author:** [@MidnightCactus](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/MidnightCactus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/gamma-energy-run/2812 "2016-01-26T18:19:33Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySotQ0Jd4I A project i routed for a while ago, and then abandoned it. As you can see in sunsetbear’s video, (I can’t play the game so I had him do it) the mod has huge potential for a f… --- ## [Portal The Flash Version Mappack - Will it do?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-the-flash-version-mappack-will-it-do/2746)
**Author:** [@YTP\_andmore](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/YTP_andmore)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/portal-the-flash-version-mappack-will-it-do/2746 "2016-01-17T21:57:55Z")
Hey! I’m a new user. I’m a fan of these games, and I wanted to suggest a mappack to run: Portal The Flash Version Mappack, for Portal 1. Nothing else to say, will we do this? YTP andmore signing out. \[font=comic sans… --- ## [Chamber 18 : turret room skip strat](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/chamber-18-turret-room-skip-strat/2772)
**Author:** [@Olybri](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/Olybri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/chamber-18-turret-room-skip-strat/2772 "2015-11-21T08:18:07Z")
Hai everyone, I’m new to SourceRuns and I use to perform Legacy No OoB speedruns (not sure about that, but I mean not using saveglitch/edgeglitch nor going OoB) of Portal. I’m a beginner, so I don’t know much things abo… --- ## [Quick modding help?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/quick-modding-help/2774)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/quick-modding-help/2774 "2015-11-20T14:50:12Z")
\[s\]So after searching for quite a while ive come across a minor issue. Does anyone know the file responsible for the slight particle effect that shows up just outside of a portal? the kind of funnel of orange or blue blu… --- ## [proposal to make a no under-elevator strat category?](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/proposal-to-make-a-no-under-elevator-strat-category/2727)
**Author:** [@INFERNOUX](https://forums.sourceruns.org/u/INFERNOUX)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/proposal-to-make-a-no-under-elevator-strat-category/2727 "2015-11-10T21:53:34Z")
In all honesty this suggestion is completely based on opinion. And I personally feel like under elevator ruins the entertainment value of running portal. So i’m making a proposal to create a third category that is runnin… [Next page](https://forums.sourceruns.org/c/portal/19.md?page=1)