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Unpacking GCF and VPK Files

Posted by Shawn on Mar 3, 2015 | Last Updated Mar 13, 2017

Using GCFScape to extract Source content for 3ds Max. Use VTF Edit and Crowbar to convert content.

gcfscape, crowbar, vtfedit, import

Batch Import Levels

Posted by Shawn on Jan 11, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 14, 2020

Batch import levels from Source and Goldsource into 3ds Max or FBX format.

vmf, rmf, map, import, batch, convert to fbx

VMF Importer

Posted by Shawn on Jun 25, 2013 | Last Updated Aug 10, 2020

You can use Wall Worm to import a VMF into 3ds Max. This allows you to bring in your Hammer project into 3ds Max.

vmf, import, importer, hammer, 3ds max, hammer-to-max

Unknown Bitmap Filetypes Crash VMF Exporter

Do not use bitmap filetypes that Max doesn't know how to read.

Posted by Shawn on Oct 18, 2012 | Last Updated Oct 18, 2012

Using unknown bitmap types on world geometry and displacements will crash the VMF Exporter. This currently happens if using VTFs in materials in 3ds Max 2013 since there is no VTF plugin yet.

vmf, crash, material, vtf

MDL File Loader

Posted by Shawn 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

Material Library Generator

Posted by Shawn on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 2, 2022

Explanation of how to use the Material Library Generator.

materials, matlib, library, generator, vmt, import, vtf, tga, texture, settings

Advanced Texture Controls

Posted by Shawn on Jun 24, 2015 | Last Updated Mar 31, 2017

With Wall Worm Pro, you can export arbitrary texture maps as VTF files in Source.

vtf, wwpro, texture, procedural

Importing WAD Files

Posted by Shawn on Feb 10, 2015 | Last Updated Jun 20, 2018

Instructions on using the WAD importer in Wall Worm to bring WAD files from Goldsrc into 3ds Max.

wad, xwad, importer

DXF Importer

Posted by Shawn on Jul 18, 2012 | Last Updated Jul 18, 2012

You can import a DXF scene into Max. This allows you to transfer the basic level design from Hammer to Max.

dxf, importer, import, hammer, 3ds max, vmf

Making Ragdolls in 3ds Max for Source

Posted by Shawn 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