Anatomy of a Design Team
Teamwork in 3ds Max
This documents the most efficient setup of 3ds Max, Wall Worm and team organization for a Source Engine Project.
Exporting Correct Smoothing on Models
Understanding Smoothing Groups and Explicit Normals
Discussion on smoothing groups and explicit normals and how they relate to Source.
Converting Displacements to Models
Steps on converting a collection of displacements to props.
WWMT Level of Detail Model List
This rollout displays all of the LOD (Level of Detail) models in your model. Inside this rollout you can select the helpers that control LOD switch distances, vertex count percentages and add/append models to your LOD models.
Gmod and Wall Worm
Set Up Wall Worm for Garry's Mod in 3ds Max
Instructions and video on setting up Wall Worm to export levels, models and materials using Wall Worm 3.71+ and 3ds Max 2018.
VMF Exporter
The Wall Worm tools allows you to send your 3ds Max scene to Hammer and Source via a VMF Exporter.
DXF Importer
You can import a DXF scene into Max. This allows you to transfer the basic level design from Hammer to Max.
Installing Wall Worm Model Tools
Instructions on installing the Wall Worm Model Tools.
Max Crashes When Applying a Modifier
3ds Max scripted modifiers crash when applied to objects if the keyboard shortcuts include any assignments to the backtick key.
