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Generating LODs

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated May 8, 2024

The Level of Detail Generator on the Level of Detail Tools Rollout lets you generate LOD models from the root mesh. The tool will make lower-res versions of your model so that less polygons are rendered in-game when players move farther away.

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lod

Collision Hulls in 3ds Max for Source

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 27, 2020

Using WWMT in 3ds Max to create your model's collision hull with the Quick Hull feature.

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hull, collision, cm, convex, concave, collision model, physics model

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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

VMT Browser

Posted on Oct 31, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 18, 2021
vmt browser

The VMT Browser in Wall Worm allows you to browse, preview and assign materials from your game.

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vmt, vmt browser, vmt import

Anatomy of a Design Team

Teamwork in 3ds Max
Posted on Jan 17, 2018 | Last Updated Sep 22, 2023
Anatomy of a Design Team

This documents the most efficient setup of 3ds Max, Wall Worm and team organization for a Source Engine Project.

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teamwork, setup, wallworm, 3ds max, anatomy of a design team, source, team

Exporting Correct Smoothing on Models

Understanding Smoothing Groups and Explicit Normals
Posted on Dec 8, 2017 | Last Updated Apr 10, 2023

Discussion on smoothing groups and explicit normals and how they relate to Source.

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smoothing, normals, smoothing groups, smooth

Stereo Flexes

Posted on Jan 4, 2017 | Last Updated Jan 4, 2017

Instructions on painting stereo weights to export into DMX.

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stereo, flex, dmx, weights

Convert Scene to Model

Posted on Dec 19, 2016 | Last Updated Dec 27, 2020

Instructions on converting a scene into a model or clustering multiple model props into single models.

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propper, cluster, clustering, merging, optimizing

Exporting WWMT Models to GoldSource

Posted on Jun 27, 2015 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2019

Information on requirements to export and compile WWMT Models from 3ds Max into Goldsource.

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goldsource, wwmt, model, export, compile, smd, qc, requirement

Advanced Texture Controls

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

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

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vtf, wwpro, texture, procedural

Wrinklemaps

Posted on Feb 7, 2015 | Last Updated Feb 18, 2015

Instructions on making wrinklemaps in 3ds Max with Wall Worm Pro.

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wrinklemaps, flex, facial, texture, wrinkle

Advanced Bone Settings

Posted on Jan 18, 2015 | Last Updated Apr 22, 2019

Information on adding bones to your model or controlling advanced parameters.

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bones

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