Generating LODs
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.
Creating Brush Corridors and Terrain
ShellVex functions for creating ShellVex brush systems from selected objects.
Wall Worm
Wall Worm tools, utilities, plugins and scripts for creating Source and Source 2 Game Engine Assets inside 3ds Max. Documentation, tutorials, tips, videos and more.
Export Multiple Texture Skins
You can give your model multiple skins (textures) so that the same mesh can look differently in different uses.
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.
Export Body Groups | $bodygroup
You can export body groups ($bodygroups) directly into Source in 3ds Max.
Detailer
Bringing life to your scenes
Detailer is a detail sprite primitive plugin with exporters. The tools allow you to either create VBSP files, and will also create geometry that exports into the Source Game Engine with the Wall Worm VMF exporter.
Exporting Your Static Prop
Basic explanation on using WWMT to export your static prop into Source.
Making Your Sky
Series on making your 2D Sky and 3D Skybox in 3ds Max for the Source Engine.
