DXF Importer
You can import a DXF scene into Max. This allows you to transfer the basic level design from Hammer to Max.
Exporting Your Static Prop
Basic explanation on using WWMT to export your static prop into Source.
Texturing World Geometry in 3ds Max
Basic tips on texturing world geometry in Max, especially for those with a Hammer background.
BSP Topics
Basic discussion of BSP, VBSP and compiling topics.
Alpha Spec
This utility is a helper function to convert your Specular Level bitmap into the Alpha channel of another bitmap.
Soundscaper
This utility is a helper function to generate a skeleton Soundscape file based off of soundscape entities in your level.
Mass Model Fetch
The Mass Model Fetch Utility allows you to import multiple props into your scene at once.
Your 2D Sky and Sky Writer
Overview of setting up a scene in 3ds Max to render out as a 2D sky for your level with Sky Writer.
Understanding Wall Worm Displacements
Overview on working with displacements in 3ds Max for the Source Game Engine.
Porting Levels into Source
General Overview of Converting Scenes that Were Not Designed with Source in Mind
Overview on porting scenes and levels from other sources.
