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
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
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.
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.
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.
vmt, parameters, source shader
MAP and RMF Importer
Posted on Oct 13, 2013 | Last Updated Jun 18, 2018
3ds Max RMF and MAP file format importer.
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.
displacements, sculpt mesh, brush