Exporting Correct Smoothing on Models
Understanding Smoothing Groups and Explicit Normals
Discussion on smoothing groups and explicit normals and how they relate to Source.
Material Library Generator
Explanation of how to use the Material Library Generator.
BSP Topics
Basic discussion of BSP, VBSP and compiling topics.
CorVex Utility Floater
Basic overview of the CorVex Utility Floater.
Brush Materials have incorrect rotation and scale when using the DirectX Shader
The Wall Worm Material Library Generator originally created DirectX Materials for all materials. But updates to the VMF Exporter changed the way materials are interpretted. Whenever possible, you should not use DirectX Materials.
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.
Making Facial Animations
This page explains how to export your facial animations into Source. Facial animations are done using a different procedure than most animations in Source.
Getting Started with your Sky
Getting started with your level with the intent of building both a 2D sky and 3D Skybox.
Overview Exporter
The Overview/Radar texture exporter allows you to export an overview texture straight from your Max scene.
