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How to see what a console command does in GMod

Type help sbox_maxprops in the console to see that setting's help text, current value and flags, including whether it needs sv_cheats.

help

Shows the help text, value and flags of one command or setting.

help <name>

Examples

help sbox_maxprops

Show details for the prop limit.

Arguments

nameRequired
Command or setting name.

What it does

A quick way to check what a setting does and whether it needs sv_cheats.

The game's own description: Find help about a convar/concommand.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a GMod server first.

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