We need to make a folder for our addons where we'll put everything we're planning on importing.

space- So there are steps that we need to take to do our model import into Gmod successfully. These files hold the QC for the custom arms: space-space- Used to rig our model, if chrome won't load this page use windows explorer or another search engine! Just remove the spaces, and search on them yourselves through Google. Sadly the links got removed, so I added spaces to them (a kind person in the comment section came up with the idea). This is very needed for modding to the very same game, so you must have this in order to go along with the guide. Source SDK, a native software to Source games, it can be downloaded through Steam, Library, Tools. Gmod publishing tool a necessary tool for uploading to the Steam Workshop! It's great for browsing through native files to the games, as it's an unpacking software. It might come in handy when you need a reference model or something similar. Paint Net Here we will be making our VTF's. Source Tool, a software used to import and export SMD and DMX formats. You better learn to use your way around it! It's the most fundamental tool for this guide, as it's the one we'll be inside of the most. Notepad++, essentially an upgraded notepad for coding! You don't need this, although I do heavily recommend having it, it makes things so much easier.īlender 2.77 [which can also be downloaded trough Steam. VTF Edit, it's used for making VMT's and managing VTF files.Ĭrowbar, and amazing. I will also assume that you have a basic knowledge of Blender.įirst of all we need some software and resources to help us along during the process! First of all I suck at rigging (we'll be discussing rigging later) and for the sake of tutorial it's not necessary. If so, then great, you've come to the right place.Ī great thread with some helpful tips! I got some stuff from this thread, like the QC File!ĭisclaimer: I won't to do this perfectly. Hello there fellas, I'm assuming that you want to know on how to create and import a custom model to Garry's mod and use it as a playermodel using Blender?

Gmod player model customizer