3ds max into hl2?

ive got 3ds max was wondering if anyone knows how i can get my models
from there into hl2? Is there a plugin or do i have to convert it using
some other program?

This would be great as im familiar with it. xsi's just too scary.

google for 3ds max half-life exporter. i think max needs it to export the .smd files required. when you've got that, there's a tut on how to get models into the game in the tuts section. it was written for milkshape, but the principles are the same.

thanks, ill try it later