Wall Worm
Wall Worm is a script and tool developer focused on 3ds Max and various Max-related pipelines. Historically, Wall Worm was devoted soley to optimizing the Source Engine asset pipeline. The Wall Worm toolset itself is a Source-only toolset. However, many new tools are generic in nature (for any game engine, VFX, VIZ, etc), such as the CorVex plugin and most other new tools.
See the official Autodesk blog feature about Wall Worm developer Shawn Olson, Wall Worm and Black Mesa: From Black Sheep to Black Mesa and Beyond.
Common Destinations
Wall Worm tools allow you to create assets for Source in a way that was not possible before. You can build models, textures and levels inside one environment (3ds Max) and compile them straight into Source. Wall Worm tools have been used in the pipelines of many games including Dear Esther, Black Mesa and by designers of CS:GO Operation maps and many more.
Wall Worm works in collaboration with other 3ds Max/Source developers to help enhance all the tools available to designers and mod teams.
Featured Articles
Anatomy of a Design Team
Teamwork in 3ds Max
This documents the most efficient setup of 3ds Max, Wall Worm and team organization for a Source Engine Project.
VMT Browser
The VMT Browser in Wall Worm allows you to browse, preview and assign materials from your game.
Latest Articles
Exporting Animated Particle Textures
Instructions on exporting animated textures straight from 3ds Max into the Particle Editor.
Texturing World Geometry in 3ds Max
Basic tips on texturing world geometry in Max, especially for those with a Hammer background.
On the Grid
Information and videos on using the grid in 3ds Max for Source Engine Level Design.
Wall Worm: Work Flows and Other Things
Some new videos on the Wall Worm Workflow for Source.
Unknown System Exception
Steps on fixing problems with an Unknown System Exception when importing files.
Exporting WWMT Models to GoldSource
Information on requirements to export and compile WWMT Models from 3ds Max into Goldsource.
Advanced Texture Controls
With Wall Worm Pro, you can export arbitrary texture maps as VTF files in Source.
The Age of Free Game Engines is Here
The game engines are all going free and Wall Worm Pro is now available.
Prop Libraries
Creating Prop Libraries for re-using assets in Wall Worm Projects.
Using Props in Your Scene
Article on re-using existing props in a scene.
