There are a few other tools that you might want to download. Source SDK is the program formerly used by Valve to create their games, and you need it to run GMod. You’ll need VTF Edit for making VMT files. Your VTF files will be created with this program. It’ll handle all your SMD and DMX files.Īfter downloading Paint.NET, the VTF plugin comes next. It will allow your copy of Blender to support the Source engine. You’ll use it for compiling the models after the rigging steps.Īnyone can download the Source Tool for free. We highly recommend learning some basics before undertaking this process.Ĭrowbar is a. Of all the programs, you’ll be spending the most time with this one.
You’ll need Blender to rig your model and editing textures. Without it, you’ll be making a model in vain. Of course, you’ll need the game if you want to use the playermodel. Without rigging, GMod won’t be able to move your model.īefore we get into Playermodel creation, let’s look at the necessary software and tools you need.
