errors suck

[Doubleme]

but i have some wierd ones in my map and i check for problems, nothing.

so i compiled again, and i have this

Loading e:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\jeanpaul1\counter-strike source\cstrike\maps\canal.bsp
7554 faces
11 degenerate faces
2003900 square feet [288561728.00 square inches]
36 displacements
57440 square feet [8271474.00 square inches]
7543 patches before subdivision
zero area child patch
zero area child patch
zero area child patch
zero area child patch
zero area child patch
zero area child patch
132373 patches after subdivision
4 direct lights
BuildFacelights:     0...
** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "E:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\jeanpaul1\counter-strike source\cstrike\maps\canal.bsp" "e:\program files\valve\steam\steamapps\jeanpaul1\counter-strike source\cstrike\maps\canal.bsp"

now i know it has to do with the "zero area child patch" but WTF is that?

NOTE* i cancelled VRAD so i didnt have to sit through a full compile again. but i get this before VRAD but VRAD has to run

 

[Raeven0]

http://www.google.com/search?q="zero+area+child+patch"

 

[Doubleme]

thanks d i c k head

 

[Viceman]

zero area child patch:
A solid in your level has a face with no area. My guess is that VRAD is trying to create a lightmap for a face that doesn't exist. Maybe you have an invalid brush? First check hammers problemchecker (alt+p in hammer).