My Material is always Transparent but I don't want it to be
Information on outputting the desired alpha settings for your materials.
Advanced Texture Controls
With Wall Worm Pro, you can export arbitrary texture maps as VTF files in Source.
Material Library Generator
Explanation of how to use the Material Library Generator.
Using the IK Tab
Articles pertaining to the IK functions in Max and how they translate into settings for Source Game Engine models.
Snap Verts To Grid Modifier
The Snap Verts To Grid Modifier snaps all the vertices in the object to the world grid based on the grid spacing settings in the modifier.
Getting Started with your Sky
Getting started with your level with the intent of building both a 2D sky and 3D Skybox.
Your 2D Sky and Sky Writer
Overview of setting up a scene in 3ds Max to render out as a 2D sky for your level with Sky Writer.
Exporting Your Static Prop
Basic explanation on using WWMT to export your static prop into Source.
Making Your Sky
Series on making your 2D Sky and 3D Skybox in 3ds Max for the Source Engine.
Making $jigglebones in 3ds Max for Source
$jigglebones are bones that can automatically generate secondary motion without being animated. Making a $jigglebone in WWMT requires you to use the hierarchy tab in the command panel, which may be a new area for less experienced modelers.
