Wrinklemaps
Instructions on making wrinklemaps in 3ds Max with Wall Worm Pro.
VMAP Exporter
The Wall Worm Level Exporter can export 3ds Max scenes into Source 2 VMAP files.
Transparency and Reflections
Tutorial and example scene on making a material that has reflectivity that matches the transparency in 3ds Max.
Starter Kits
Source Engine level design starter kits will automate some entity setups for common level design tasks.
Level of Detail (LOD) Generator & Tools Rollout
The Level of Detail Tools Rollout gives you controls for making LOD models and other LOD-related tools.
Hull Helper
Hull Helper is a simple UI to speed up making hulls from complex models.
Rad Topics
Articles related to making and using radiosity in your levels.
My Model Scale is Wrong
All you need to know about getting your model scale correct.
Many new 3ds Max users have problems with the scale of their exported models not matching the scale in the Max UI. Here are some tips on solving that.