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Nudge Tools

Posted on Sep 29, 2017 | Last Updated Oct 9, 2017

Nudge Tools in Wall Worm

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3ds max, nudge, move, grid

Level of Detail (LOD) Generator & Tools Rollout

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 6, 2020

The Level of Detail Tools Rollout gives you controls for making LOD models and other LOD-related tools.

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Random Elements

Posted on Nov 6, 2015 | Last Updated Dec 31, 2019

Random Elements Modifier lets you randomize position, rotation and scale of geometry or UVs at the element level.

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element, modifier, random, position, rotation, scale, uvw, uv, uvs

Generating LODs

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 6, 2020

The Level of Detail Generator on the Level of Detail Tools Rollout lets you generate LOD models from the root mesh. The tool will make lower-res versions of your model so that less polygons are rendered in-game when players move farther away.

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On the Grid

Posted on Sep 8, 2015 | Last Updated Dec 11, 2018

Information and videos on using the grid in 3ds Max for Source Engine Level Design.

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grid, snaps, level design, snapping

Making Ragdolls in 3ds Max for Source

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Oct 21, 2023

Making a ragdoll requires you to use the hierarchy tab in the command panel, which may be a new area for less experienced modelers. Watch the video here to get a basic overview of how to make a ragdoll for Source.

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ragdoll, collisionjoints, ik tab, joints

Prop Data and Custom Gibs

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated May 9, 2021

Explanation of the Prop Data and Custom Gibs rollout in Wall Worm Model Tools.

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gibs, propdata

Overview of Wall Worm Model Tools

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Apr 20, 2016

Overview on what it is that Wall Worm Model Tools is and does.

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overview, introduction

Why are Models Appearing as Cubes?

When reopening a scene the models can appear as cubes if the game settings do not include paths to the source MDL files.
Posted on Mar 4, 2017 | Last Updated Mar 4, 2017

This document explains why models can appear as cubes instead of props when importing VMF or MDL nodes.

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mdl, model, cube

Setting Up Wall Worm for Goldsource

Posted on Aug 28, 2016 | Last Updated Oct 18, 2019

Overview of setting up Wall Worm for Goldsrc.

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goldsource, goldsrc, hl1, cs1.6, installation, setup