How to add the server browser to your in-game menu

**Avs** · 01-26-2009, 08:12 PM

Here are the instructions. Got this from Bfunk, thanks.

1) In the Explorer go to <steam install path>\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead\left4dead\resource\UI\L4D360UI
2) Open up the file "MainMenu.res" in notepad
3) Before the final } add the following text (just copy and paste the code below)

Code:

  // Server Browser
    "BtnOpenServer"
    {
        "ControlName"             "L4D360HybridButton"
        "fieldName"             "BtnOpenServer"
        "xpos"                 "100"
        "ypos"                 "175" [$X360]
        "ypos"                 "165" [$WIN32]
        "wide"                 "180" [$X360]
        "wide"                 "180" [$WIN32]
        "tall"                 "20" [$X360]
        "tall"                 "15" [$WIN32]
        "autoResize"             "1"
        "pinCorner"             "0"
        "visible"             "1"
        "enabled"             "1"
        "tabPosition"             "0"
        "navUp"             "BtnPlaySolo"
        "navDown"             "BtnStatsAndAchievements"
        "labelText"             "OPEN SERVER BROWSER"
        "tooltiptext"             "Look for a server using the server list."
        "style"             "MainMenuButton"
        "command"             "OpenServerBrowser"
        "ActivationType"         "1"
        "FocusDisabledBorderSize"     "1"
    }

4) Save (Ctrl+S), close notepad, and you're done

**Exploding_Silver** · 01-27-2009, 05:56 PM

I can confirm this works and is easy and useful,
I have added all the TG servers by using IP addresses and this is now my preferred method for getting into games,

It feels like I am in control again, I can
> see all the TG servers
> see which servers have people and who they are
> see what game mode and campaign/map
> join by double clicking
> also in friends tab I can see what servers my friends are on and join games on them

**Plude220** · 01-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Nice Info! this will be very helpfull.

**Avs** · 01-28-2009, 09:44 PM

What are the server IPs?

75.125.97.195:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG: VS Adv
75.125.97.197:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG: Dead City beta6 (Custom Server)
75.125.97.199:27015 TacticalGamer.com - SG Coop
74.208.155.190:27230 TacticalGamer.com - Coop#1
75.125.97.194:27015 TacticalGamer.com - Coop#2
74.208.155.190:27203 TacticalGamer.com - VS Adv#1
74.208.155.190:27250 TacticalGamer.com - VS Adv#2

Also found here: http://www.tacticalgamer.com/left-4-...ead-guide.html

**peardog** · 01-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Amazing that this is just not an Option in the settings or something... Why hide the good stuff.??.. GRRRR If I were a hunter I would pounce!!... but since I am more of a Boomer... I will..boom...!

**Exploding_Silver** · 01-29-2009, 12:39 PM

they hide it because it doesn't work properly
the favorites tab does work

the internet + custom + friends tabs dont work correctly

**westyfield** · 01-29-2009, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

they hide it because it doesn't work properly
the favorites tab does work

the internet + custom + friends tabs dont work correctly

Methinks a patch is needed...

Thanks for the info, Avs, I'm just gonna do this now.

**whistler** · 01-29-2009, 01:20 PM

This makes my day.

**WhiskeySix** · 01-29-2009, 01:42 PM

You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Avs again.

good find.

**Exploding_Silver** · 01-29-2009, 02:01 PM

yes excellent find

**Exploding_Silver** · 04-21-2009, 07:23 PM

survivor DLC replaced our amended file
need to amend 1st post with new position
change 165 to 105
and amend the provided file

Code:

  // Server Browser
    "BtnOpenServer"
    {
        "ControlName"             "L4D360HybridButton"
        "fieldName"             "BtnOpenServer"
        "xpos"                 "100"
        "ypos"                 "175" [$X360]
        "ypos"                 "105" [$WIN32]
        "wide"                 "180" [$X360]
        "wide"                 "180" [$WIN32]
        "tall"                 "20" [$X360]
        "tall"                 "15" [$WIN32]
        "autoResize"             "1"
        "pinCorner"             "0"
        "visible"             "1"
        "enabled"             "1"
        "tabPosition"             "0"
        "navUp"             "BtnPlaySolo"
        "navDown"             "BtnStatsAndAchievements"
        "labelText"             "OPEN SERVER BROWSER"
        "tooltiptext"             "Look for a server using the server list."
        "style"             "MainMenuButton"
        "command"             "OpenServerBrowser"
        "ActivationType"         "1"
        "FocusDisabledBorderSize"     "1"
    }

looks like this
and works as before
I don't know what bugs are still in browser after patch