Portal 2: How to make a Model?

#1 · October 24, 2014, 10:42 pm

I am making a very large Portal 2 Map, And i want to have custom models inside it, I am aware of Pakrat. But i need help actually creating the models. I can compile a .SMD Into a .MDL I need to know what software to use. I have Blender and Maya 2015. Any others?

I don't care how much the software may cost i just need something to create the Models. :thumbup:

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#2 · October 24, 2014, 10:54 pm

anything that can make models can be used.
if it has a plugin to export to smd that'd be the best
As for some software you might want to consider:

- Blender
- Google Sketchup
- Maya*
- 3ds max*
- Softimage Mod Tool

just to name a few.

Any of them will do, and which one you use is totally up to personal preference.

*can get a 3 year free licence as a student.

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#3 · October 24, 2014, 11:18 pm

Thank-You Lpfreaky90 For helping, I will use Blender. But One question, How do i give Blender models a custom texture?

I am currently working on a Portal 2 Map series 'Testing for life'

Check out my Steam Workshop Here

#4 · October 25, 2014, 9:25 am

You should try to find some Blender tutorials.

List of Maps, Models, Textures, Instances.