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Soundscaper

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 21, 2016

This utility is a helper function to generate a skeleton Soundscape file based off of soundscape entities in your level.

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Error Code 126

Startup Error Loading Wall Worm
Posted on Apr 10, 2023 | Last Updated Apr 10, 2023

Solution to a startup error and VTF bitmaps not loading in 3ds Max.

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vtflib, error code 126, startup error

Help! There was an Error and Now Max is Frozen

Posted on Mar 26, 2015 | Last Updated Jun 26, 2015

If there is a MAXScript error during some functions, the MAX UI can remain in limbo (frozen or non-responsive). Here is the function to fix this.

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frozen, freeze, UI, 3ds Max

Unpacking GCF and VPK Files

Posted 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.

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gcfscape, crowbar, vtfedit, import

Your 2D Sky and Sky Writer

Posted on Mar 12, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 29, 2016

Overview of setting up a scene in 3ds Max to render out as a 2D sky for your level with Sky Writer.

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2d sky, sky writer

Blend Materials and WorldVertexTransition

Posted on Dec 21, 2013 | Last Updated Feb 2, 2019

Instructions on creating a WorldVertexTransition material inside 3ds Max using Blend Materials.

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blend, worldvertextransition, material, displacement

Running Function with Keyboard Shortcut Opens Docs URL

Some of the MacroScripts in Wall Worm now have a default secondary action when executed with the SHIFT key held down.
Posted on Aug 1, 2017 | Last Updated Aug 1, 2017

Information on why keyboard shortcuts using the SHIFT key open the online documents for the function rather than running the function.

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SHIFT, shortcut, keyboard, docs

My Model Scale is Wrong

All you need to know about getting your model scale correct.
Posted on Jul 20, 2013 | Last Updated Dec 3, 2016

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.

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scale, matrix, transform, xform, reset, troubleshoot, big, small, giant, units

Model & Basic QC Rollout

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Dec 8, 2017

Explanation of the model and basic qc rollout inside WWMT where you assign the mesh, set model/material paths and set some basic parameters.

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Material Library Generator

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

Explanation of how to use the Material Library Generator.

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