Converting Displacements to Models
Steps on converting a collection of displacements to props.
Updates to WW are Missing
Steps on fixing Wall Worm to use the latest version that is installed.
Making $jigglebones in 3ds Max for Source
$jigglebones are bones that can automatically generate secondary motion without being animated. Making a $jigglebone in WWMT requires you to use the hierarchy tab in the command panel, which may be a new area for less experienced modelers.
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.
DMX, SMD and VTA Exporter
Explanation of the DMX, SMD andVTA Exporter packaged with Wall Worm. Use the SMD Exporter or VTA exporter to get your models into Source.
[FIXED] Blend Materials Crashing 3ds Max 2021
Many DirectX shaders are crashing 3ds Max 2021, including the Wall Worm Blend Materials
There is a regression in 3ds Max 2021 that causes Max to crash when using Wall Worm's DirectX shaders for displacements.
Missing Icons and Functions in 3ds Max 2022
Since version 5.9.3 Wall Worm requires 3ds Max 2022.3+ for the 2022 versions of Max.
How to fix icons and menus missing for Wall Worm in some versions of 3ds Max 2022.
Slow Closing File or 3ds Max
This problem is fixed with sculpt meshes created with WW 2.82+.
3ds Max seems to hang when closing a file with a large sculpt mesh.
VMF Importer
You can use Wall Worm to import a VMF into 3ds Max. This allows you to bring in your Hammer project into 3ds Max.
Archive of Wall Worm Version 2 Changelog
Archive of Changelog 2014 to early 2017
Archive of Wall Worm Version 2.X changelog in 2014 through early 2017.