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

• .smd Exporter by Pelle Johnsen
  Note:Please Read before use
• .smd Exporter - work in progress Check this thread for updates. Made by Dragonlord.

Note:Both exporters do not have full support of all features!

• .smd Importer by 3D2Toy.

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.