VMDL Exporter
Exporting VMDL files from 3ds Max into Counter-Strike 2.
OSL: Multi Gradient
The Multi Gradient OSL map has several gradient masking options.
Animated Textures
Instructions on creating an animated texture in 3ds Max and exporting to Source.
Rotating Textures
Instructions on creating VMTs that animate the texture rotation.
Max Crashes When Applying a Modifier
3ds Max scripted modifiers crash when applied to objects if the keyboard shortcuts include any assignments to the backtick key.
Displacement Texture Scale Sometimes Incorrect
Understanding Displacement Blend Texture Scale
This page explains one cause for displacement materials to be scaled incorrectly in Source as well as the solution. You should use bitmaps of equal dimensions in both materials controlling the Blend material.
Miscellaneous Anvil Tools
An overview and explanation of several functions included in the Miscellaneous tab of Anvil.
Studiomdl.exe - Model has 2-dimensional geometry
Relates also to: Error with convex elements of Mesh
This error is usually caused by models having a $concave flag that do not have proper collision hulls.
Washed Out Textures
Instructions of getting your materials to import without being washed out in color.
Importing Source Assets
This series covers the steps needed to re-use Source assets inside of 3ds Max.
