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Purging Corrupt Utility Files

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 | Last Updated Sep 23, 2016

Instructions on deleting corrupt utility files that can stop Wall Worm from working correctly.

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purge, corrupt, error

Studiomdl.exe - SteamStartup() failed

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012

You'll get this studiomdl error if you try to compile a model and Steam isn't running.

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Importing Models

Posted on Mar 12, 2017 | Last Updated Mar 12, 2017

Articles and documents related to importing model assets into 3ds Max.

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Nothing Happens When You Hit Export

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012

Model does not compile when you hit export. Here are some solutions.

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Convert Scene to Model

Posted on Dec 19, 2016 | Last Updated Dec 27, 2020

Instructions on converting a scene into a model or clustering multiple model props into single models.

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propper, cluster, clustering, merging, optimizing

Converting Displacements to Models

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2019

Steps on converting a collection of displacements to props.

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displacements, convert, props, mdl, render to texture

Exporting Correct Smoothing on Models

Understanding Smoothing Groups and Explicit Normals
Posted on Dec 8, 2017 | Last Updated Apr 10, 2023

Discussion on smoothing groups and explicit normals and how they relate to Source.

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smoothing, normals, smoothing groups, smooth

Vtex.exe - Problem figuring out outputdir

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012

You can get this error when you've saved your TGA files to an incorrect path.

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Studiomdle.exe - vstdlib.dll is missing

Posted on Feb 13, 2012 | Last Updated Feb 13, 2012

This is a common error that you'll get after a Steam update. The simple fix is to restart Steam and Source SDK.

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Model Utilities

Posted on Jul 27, 2012 | Last Updated Jul 27, 2012

The Models tab in Anvil lets you create proxies for WWMT models, set prop types and control many properties and settings for WWMT helpers in the scene.

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