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
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
Export Textures
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 2, 2024
How to export your model textures from 3ds Max to Source.
material, vtf, export, model, valve, source, vtex, wallworm
Prop Data and Custom Gibs
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated May 9, 2021
Explanation of the Prop Data and Custom Gibs rollout in Wall Worm Model Tools.
gibs, propdata
Getting Started with your Sky
Posted on Mar 12, 2014 | Last Updated Mar 12, 2014
Getting started with your level with the intent of building both a 2D sky and 3D Skybox.
sky
A Source for New Tools
2016 Year in Review for Wall Worm
Posted on Oct 31, 2016 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2016
Halloween 2016 news for Wall Worm and the release of a new MDL Importer for 3ds Max.
halloween, 2016, mdl importer, black mesa
MDL File Loader
Posted on Sep 23, 2016 | Last Updated Nov 20, 2023
Geometry Plugin to load Valve's MDL files directly into 3ds Max.
mdl, model, import, vpk
Making Facial Animations
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jan 15, 2020
This page explains how to export your facial animations into Source. Facial animations are done using a different procedure than most animations in Source.
vta, facial, morpher, morph-o-matic, flexfile
