For extracting model (and other related) files from L4D2.

For decompiling mdl and related model files.

(You could also create and edit models with this instead of Mod Tool, but this tutorial does not cover this method.).

For converting weightmaps of original survivor models so they can be used in Mod Tool.

For importing and exporting smd files and weightmaps.

Or click inside Mod Tool: Help menu, Download menu item, Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool Add-Ons link, Valve Source Add-On link.

name, postal address, email address, and several questions.)

Autodesk Softimage Mod Tool v7.5 (32-bit) (Mod Tool).

For viewing and checking certain properties of your model (with proper setup explained later) without having to load it in-game.

Find on your computer: ' C:Program FilesSteamsteamappscommonleft 4 dead 2binhlmv.exe'.

For packaging model files into a VPK file that a user can place in his L4D2 addon folder to see custom model in-game.

Find on your computer: ' C:Program FilesSteamsteamappscommonleft 4 dead 2binvpk.exe'.

For testing addons (such as a custom survivor model) in L4D2.

Probably need this to use some tools listed further down.

Pmc models gmod file names