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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.

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grid, snaps, level design, snapping

Wall Worm Toolbars

Posted on Jan 27, 2019 | Last Updated Sep 24, 2019
Brush Toolbar

Wall Worm Toolbars available for 3ds Max 2017+.

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toolbars, UI

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.

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smd, qc, importer, vta

Displacements

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Dec 27, 2018

An overview of creating displacements for the Source Game Engine inside 3ds Max using Anvil.

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displacement, edit mode, sculpt mesh

Normal Tools

Posted on Aug 6, 2014 | Last Updated Apr 22, 2020

Normal Tools are a collection of utilities and functions for quickly editing your Normals in 3ds Max.

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normals, edit normals, smoothing, hard edge, script, commercial

Source Shader Settings

Posted on Jun 9, 2013 | Last Updated May 16, 2017

Control many Source VMT parameters directly inside 3ds Max.

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vmt, parameters, source shader

CorVex

Posted on Dec 10, 2013 | Last Updated Jan 9, 2022

CorVex is a geometry plugin for 3ds Max aimed at quickly building game level layout and convex walls with simple parametric controls and planar UV mapping.

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corvex, level design, plugin, wall, walls, blocks, convex, parametric

ShellVex

Posted on May 20, 2015 | Last Updated Apr 22, 2020

ShellVex is a scripted geometry plugin for 3ds Max that allows you to create convex geometry blocks from the polygons (or tris) of other objects in the scene.

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brush, bsp, geometry, world geometry, plugin

MAP and RMF Importer

Posted on Oct 13, 2013 | Last Updated Jun 18, 2018
cs 1.6 importstonerhenge, map, level, importCS 1.6 Map Imported into 3ds Max

3ds Max RMF and MAP file format importer.

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rmf, map, importer, HL1, goldsource level

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