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
Level Design
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 23, 2018
An introduction into level design for Source using 3ds Max.
level design, 3ds max, source game engine, overview, keynotes, argument for, why
BSP Compile Log
Posted on Aug 8, 2014 | Last Updated Aug 8, 2014
Viewing and using the BSP Compile logs.
vbsp, bsp, compile, log, error
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
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.
ragdoll, collisionjoints, ik tab, joints
Scene Management
Posted on Oct 12, 2018 | Last Updated Oct 12, 2018
Topics related to scene management tools in 3ds Max and Wall Worm.
Porting Levels
Posted on Dec 19, 2016 | Last Updated Dec 30, 2020
Articles related to porting levels into Source using 3ds Max and Wall Worm.
port
Map Exporter
Posted on Jan 17, 2015 | Last Updated Jan 6, 2018
Wall Worm's MAP export for Goldsrc.
goldsource, goldsrc, level, map, export, rmf, compile
