Texturing a Model

[Crackle]

I am completely new to 3ds Max 7, but I have some experience mapping in Hammer. I am importing a model which I recieved from here. It is a simple desk. I want to texture the desk so I can export it to the .smd file that I can then make into a .mdl so I can use it in my maps.

I am guessing I will have to use the UVW method, but I am looking for some tutorials in how to do so. Also, is it possible to export an untextured model to Hammer? I tried to do so, but I get errors when I use my .qc file to make the .mdl(because there are no textures).

Thanks,
Crackle

 

[Stormy]

www.3dbuzz.com if you look under the unreal technonogy section of the VTM's there is a sceres of VTMs on modeling a weapon and in that there is a nice VTM on unwraping. Thats how i learnt and he made it very easy.

 

[tweekbee]

This guy is very good at creating models in Max, so try his simple tutorial.

Here

 

[random.hero]

... or how about trying the tutorials that come with Max ? that seems the most logical option.