Modeling

Name / Description			Site/Author
HL2 Model List A full listing of HL2 models by directory
How to make a prop in XSI for HL2 How to construct a prop in XSI, texture it, export it & compile to .mdl format and put in-game!
Digital Tutors - Softimage 7.5 Training Training kit originally provided for free by Digital Tutors and Autodesk to train those learning Sodtimage XSI
Adding an HL2 Custom Sequence How to add a custom sequence to an existing model
Writing a basic QC file This is not a tutorial of such, more of a reference and is only an introduction to the QC file.
Adding Extra Skins to Existing Models Describes how to add extra skins to existing compiled models in the Source engine
First XSI Model Guides you through creating your first Source mode in XSI.
Source Modelling Setup Configuring XSI and using the SDK tools
SoftImage - Creating You First Character Here is how to create your first character in SOFTIMAGE\|XSI.
Animating Models Rigging and animation for Source models, using XSI.
TF2 Facial Morphs in 3DS Max How to work with TF2 facial morphs in 3DSMAX
SoftImage - Moving Around the Viewports This is a short article describing the 2 options for moving around the viewports.
Quick compilation of QC files using the Explorer 'Send To' dropdown dialog If you want to quickly compile a model by just right clicking on the QC and selecting an option to compile it, then you're in the right place!
Rescaling Prop Models You can't use Model Viewer to do it anymore. This covers rescaling prop models for Source.
Source Model Compile/Decompile Flowchart A quick reference for source model compiling and decompiling. Includes links.
Modeling: Getting Started with XSI Get everything set up for your first model!
Creating and compiling basic models Getting started
Custom Props Part 1 Modelling in Milkshape
TF2 Custom Eyes in 3DS Max Creating custom eyes in 3DSMAX for TF2
Attachments There are two reasons to use attachments. The first was touched on in the Point_Viewcontrol tutorial here, where you can set the PVC to always point at a particular feature on an NPC, Alyx's eyes in the tutorial.
Mario's Guide to Ragdolling Gmod Ragdolling with 3dmax
Introduction to the Half-Life Model Viewer (HLMV) In this tutorial i will explain to the best of my knowledge how to use HLMV for viewing and editing models
Creating a 'prop_physics entity' I will guide you through the creation of a prop_physics entity, which may also be used as a prop_static entity.

Modeling

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