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DMX, SMD and VTA Exporter

Posted by Shawn on May 5, 2012 | Last Updated Oct 14, 2018

Explanation of the DMX, SMD andVTA Exporter packaged with Wall Worm. Use the SMD Exporter or VTA exporter to get your models into Source.

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CorVex

Posted by Shawn on Dec 10, 2013 | Last Updated Jan 9, 2022

CorVex is a geometry plugin for 3ds Max aimed at quickly building game level layout and convex walls with simple parametric controls and planar UV mapping.

corvex, level design, plugin, wall, walls, blocks, convex, parametric

Installing Wall Worm Model Tools

Posted by Shawn on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Aug 30, 2023

Instructions on installing the Wall Worm Model Tools.

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Entity Cache

Posted by Shawn on Sep 9, 2014 | Last Updated Sep 26, 2018

Explanation on how Entities are generated and stored on your computer.

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Recovering a Displacement Mesh

Posted by Shawn on Apr 30, 2012 | Last Updated May 31, 2013

This page explains how to recover your displacements from a Sculpt Mesh that was never committed.

SMD, VTA and QC Importer

Posted by Shawn on Feb 5, 2013 | Last Updated Jan 21, 2020

Information on importing SMD files and QC files from Source into 3ds Max.

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Grouped Geometry is Not Supported

Posted by Shawn on Feb 12, 2012 | Last Updated Jul 30, 2014

When exporting grouped models to SMD, the SMD exporter will fail to export your model correctly.

Displacement Alpha Blending

Posted by Shawn on Dec 29, 2015 | Last Updated Jul 26, 2017

Information on displacement alpha blending and the shaders you can use to visualize the blending.

worldvertextransition, alpha blending, blend material, directx shader, 3ds max, wallworm, anvil

Making Ragdolls in 3ds Max for Source

Posted by Shawn 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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