View source for Half-Life: Alyx Workshop Tools/Modeling/Model Creation

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All Half-Life: Alyx models start from meshes. These can be authored in two ways: From a pre-existing mesh file created in external 3D software, or alternatively, a mesh made wholly within Hammer and exported as a model.

== Creating a model ==
There are two separate ways you can create a model using the applications present in the Half-Life: Alyx Workshop Tools.

=== From an existing mesh ===
To create a model using an existing mesh made with in an external program:
# Launch '''ModelDoc Editor''' if it is not already open.
# Select the yellow star button.
# Select "Add Meshes..."
# From the window that opens, navigate to, and open a mesh that is within your addon's content folder. It should be placed in your addon content's "models" folder. If you do not have one, create it.

=== From Hammer ===
Hammer can be used to create models without the use of third-party software. Simply create something that you wish to make a model out of, and do the following:
# Select the meshes you wish to create a model from
# Right click on them
# From the context menu, select "Selected Objects" > Create Model From Selection
# From the save dialog, save it somewhere in your "models" folder in the content folder for your addon.

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