On the Grid
Posted on Sep 8, 2015 | Last Updated Dec 11, 2018
Information and videos on using the grid in 3ds Max for Source Engine Level Design.
grid, snaps, level design, snapping
A Source for New Tools
2016 Year in Review for Wall Worm
Posted on Oct 31, 2016 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2016
Halloween 2016 news for Wall Worm and the release of a new MDL Importer for 3ds Max.
halloween, 2016, mdl importer, black mesa
Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012
You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.
My Model Scale is Wrong
All you need to know about getting your model scale correct.
Posted on Jul 20, 2013 | Last Updated Dec 3, 2016
Many new 3ds Max users have problems with the scale of their exported models not matching the scale in the Max UI. Here are some tips on solving that.
scale, matrix, transform, xform, reset, troubleshoot, big, small, giant, units
SMD, VTA and QC Importer
Posted on Feb 5, 2013 | Last Updated Jan 21, 2020
Information on importing SMD files and QC files from Source into 3ds Max.
smd, qc, importer, vta
VMT Browser
Posted on Oct 31, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 18, 2021
The VMT Browser in Wall Worm allows you to browse, preview and assign materials from your game.
vmt, vmt browser, vmt import
Overview Exporter
Posted on Jul 18, 2012 | Last Updated Dec 27, 2021
The Overview/Radar texture exporter allows you to export an overview texture straight from your Max scene.
overview, radar, texture, export, compile, resource, pos_x, pos_y, scale
