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Sequences

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 4, 2017

Sequences in WWMT allow you to set QC sequences based on animations of your model in designated time ranges.

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qc, sequence, smd, $sequence, wwmt, wall worm

3D Skybox

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jan 27, 2019

Explanation on how to export a 3D Skybox from your scene in 3ds Max into your VMF.

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3d skybox, sky camera

MDL Loader isn't working

Posted on Dec 23, 2016 | Last Updated Dec 23, 2016

Instructions on manually setting the correct plugin paths if WW did not set them during installation.

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plugin paths, mdl loader troubleshooting

Making Ragdolls in 3ds Max for Source

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Oct 21, 2023

Making a ragdoll requires you to use the hierarchy tab in the command panel, which may be a new area for less experienced modelers. Watch the video here to get a basic overview of how to make a ragdoll for Source.

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ragdoll, collisionjoints, ik tab, joints

Understanding How to Set Up Paths

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2018

Many new users of WWMT find themselves confused when it comes to the setup of WWMT. This is primarily because there are some specific paths you must set correctly for the automation of WWMT to work.

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file system paths

Your 2D Sky and Sky Writer

Posted on Mar 12, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 29, 2016

Overview of setting up a scene in 3ds Max to render out as a 2D sky for your level with Sky Writer.

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2d sky, sky writer

Material Library Generator

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 2, 2022

Explanation of how to use the Material Library Generator.

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materials, matlib, library, generator, vmt, import, vtf, tga, texture, settings

Understanding Wall Worm Displacements

Posted on May 31, 2013 | Last Updated May 19, 2016

Overview on working with displacements in 3ds Max for the Source Game Engine.

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displacements, sculpt mesh, brush

Cordon Manager

Posted on Jun 9, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 9, 2019

The cordon manager lets you use multiple cordons and limit the compiling of your level to the area inside the cordon.

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cordon

Unpacking GCF and VPK Files

Posted on Mar 3, 2015 | Last Updated Mar 13, 2017

Using GCFScape to extract Source content for 3ds Max. Use VTF Edit and Crowbar to convert content.

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gcfscape, crowbar, vtfedit, import