Garrys Mod help

[lemiel14n3]

I just purchased Garrys mod, and I am a little lost as to the finer points, and the broad strokes, OK, I'm completely damn lost. I suppose there is something to be said for trial and error, especially in sandbox games, but I've always been one to push on through, through spoilers. So my questions.

Can you edit models downloaded from add ons? Why does my turret tool spawn sub machine guns? with the color tool can I be selective in what I color?

And any general Garrys mod advice is appreciated

 

[Anarchemitis]

1: No, models themselves cannot be edited inside Garry's Mod. To edit models, you must have a 3D Modeling program, and then have the assembly recompiled. Such as Maya, Softimage XSI or 3DStudio Max. It's a rather involved process. In order to edit map files themselves is an equally complicated process, however it can only be done with SourceSDK Hammer (which comes free with all Source Engine games, in your Steam Library under Tools)

2: The turret tool spawns an SMG placeholder model with custom parameters according to its Tool settings. To view or edit these settings, hold C. (C is the default Tool Settings menu for all Tools)

3: See the Tool settings for Color Tool with C.

In order to get a bearing of what and how to do stuff, see if you can make a simple airplane or elevator. Experiment with thrusters, balloons, rope and winches. There are an abundance of Tutorials for Garry's Mod on Youtube. Additionally there are many models, plugins and tools which can be downloaded off the internet.