https://gyazo.com/aad8fe0516ae29fbf65e99bd086b2fe8

This is what the model turns out to be after compiling it in crowbar.

I've tried that but I will try it again.

How do I do that? I literally just jumped into blender today and I am trying my best.

I am editing a model I found on the work shop. I made small adjustments to see if I can get it to work. For some reason when I export the file, the bones I made are removed, then replaced by a set of bones that are 90 degrees in the wrong direction on the Z axis. I have no clue how to fix this and could really use some help.

This is my process:

1) Import the SMD with the normal bones.

2) I make adjustments to the model and small adjustments to the bones.

3) Using the source engine export I export it as a SMD, Target up axis Z, Target engine Source.

Past this point once it is exported, if I open it again the bones are 90 degrees away from the model itself.