Importing Models
Posted on Mar 12, 2017 | Last Updated Mar 12, 2017
Articles and documents related to importing model assets into 3ds Max.
Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012
You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.
Exporting SMD/VTA with WW Pro with a Morpher Modifier
Posted on May 20, 2016 | Last Updated May 20, 2016
Sometimes WW Pro will have a problem exporting a model with a Morpher modifier if the normals cache is not being displayed properly.
smd, vta, export, ww pro, bug, error, fix
Nothing Happens When You Hit Export
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012
Model does not compile when you hit export. Here are some solutions.
Material Library Generator
Posted 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
Using Props in Your Scene
Posted on Mar 3, 2015 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2016
Article on re-using existing props in a scene.
props
Sky Writer
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jul 4, 2020
Sky writer allows you to render your 3ds Max scene straight into the Source Game Engine as a HDR 2D sky texture (also known as a cubemap).
sky writer, skies, pfm
Hull Helper
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated May 1, 2023
Hull Helper is a simple UI to speed up making hulls from complex models.
hull, quick hull
Export Textures to WAD
Posted on Jan 17, 2015 | Last Updated Jan 30, 2015
Export Bitmaps from your 3ds Max scene to WAD files.
wad, qlumpy
