Grouped Geometry is Not Supported
When exporting grouped models to SMD, the SMD exporter will fail to export your model correctly.
Nothing Happens When You Hit Export
Model does not compile when you hit export. Here are some solutions.
Importing Models
Articles and documents related to importing model assets into 3ds Max.
Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed
You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.
Exporting SMD/VTA with WW Pro with a Morpher Modifier
Sometimes WW Pro will have a problem exporting a model with a Morpher modifier if the normals cache is not being displayed properly.
VMDL Exporter
Exporting VMDL files from 3ds Max into Counter-Strike 2.
WWMT Utilities
Some information on utilities in Wall Worm.
Brush Geometry
How to export brush geometry with the Wall Worm VMF Exporter.
Entities are Missing in Exported Scene
Solutions on missing entities in exported game level
Information on why some entities might not export into the game and how to fix that.
VMF Importer
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![Esther VMF Import](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/69_esther_stalactites_caves1_web.jpg)
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You can use Wall Worm to import a VMF into 3ds Max. This allows you to bring in your Hammer project into 3ds Max.