Blender

Blender is an open source (free) 3D modeling package that can be used to create static and physics props. Although XSI is the Valve-recommended program for modeling, some will find Blender to have an easier learning curve. The free version of XSI for Source modeling has some limitations and watermark images.

Plugins

Warning:No Blender exporter currently exports all type of SMD. However, you may be able to export to XSI and use its exporter in turn.

• Pelle Johnsen's Exporter ([[User_talk:Johnsto|Read this before use]).
• Dragonlord's Exporter - work in progress

• .smd Importer by 3D2Toy.

Installation

Save the plugin files to:

Vista

C:\ProgramData\Blender Foundation\Blender\.blender\scripts

XP

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See also

• Is Blender 3D Good for Source/How to Start
• Modeling props with Blender
• Exporting a model/Blender
• Normal Map Creation in Blender

External links

• Blender - the official website.
• Blender 3D: Noob to Pro - a guide to Blender from Wikibooks.