Generating LODs
The Level of Detail Generator on the Level of Detail Tools Rollout lets you generate LOD models from the root mesh. The tool will make lower-res versions of your model so that less polygons are rendered in-game when players move farther away.
Attachments & Particle System UI
Attachments are points on your model where you can attach extra models and particle systems (guns, sprites, etc). This page details both Attachments and Particle Systems since the Particle System controls are also in the attachment rollout.
Importing WAD Files
Instructions on using the WAD importer in Wall Worm to bring WAD files from Goldsrc into 3ds Max.
VBSP Parser
Import Detail Sprites into 3ds Max
Import prop details from your VBSP files.
Cordon Manager
The cordon manager lets you use multiple cordons and limit the compiling of your level to the area inside the cordon.
VBSP.exe has stopped working
VBSP can crash if there are no entities or world geometry in your scene.
Models and QC
Information on exporting models and QC files.
Prop Data & Gibs Rollout
This rollout lets you assign prop_data values to your prop so that it can be used as a prop_physics in Source. YOu can also assign custom Gibs models with this rollout.
Compile Errors
Compiling your assets for Source sometimes generates errors. This page lists categories for finding solutions to compile problems.
