First, what software are you using to import the SMD/VTAs, then what version of that program?

Yes, the unmatched Vertex object can just be deleted. It is not required, your flexes will still work.

Thanks boss, Thought I'd put this temporary fix here for those that run into the problem.

Steam has released the first version of 2.80 Official and I changed versions from RC3 to Official. I knew that Artfunkel released BleST 3.0 and I attempted to do a Check For Updates using Blender 2.80 (Off) and BlesT 2.11.0b1. I ended up with the attached error.

https://i.imgur.com/ipSeE1Z.jpg

To fix the error I had to manually remove the old version of BleST 2.11.0b1 (Userpref, AddOns, Blender Source Tools (expand), click Remove)

Use the link on the group main page to go to the BleST 3.0 site and download,

Then reinstall 3.0 to Blender addons (UserPref, Addons, install from file, point to the download new version zip file)

Check for updates now appears to work.

But do you have the latest version of Blender 2.80? As the Beta builds are released and authors fix their plug-ins for changes in that build, there could be a disconnect.

Another option (as 2.80 and BleST are still in Beta) is to roll back to 2.79 and get the model to the point that Shapekeys are valid and working, save the Blend file then open it in 2.80 and carry on.

Hmmm. There was a problem with shapekeys and Artfunkel fixed it around last month, he also did another update around 9 days ago. If you haven't updated in a while, maybe re-down the github version and do a clean install of BleST to see if that fixes the problem. I'm not seeing any problems with DMX imports and shapekeys and I don't have a current model that uses SMDs and VTAs.

Edit:

From the GitHub...

io_scene_valvesource Fixed invalid shape key export due to not re-evaluating the depsgraph 9 days ago

Are the VTAs being loaded onto the model when you import the QC? Select the object that is suppose to have the Shapes and reimport the VTA. See if they actually attach to the model.

Hmmm, That's the right one for Blender 2.80. Are you importing SMDs or DMX files?

Looks like you're using Blenser Source Tools version 2.10.2 (for Blender 2.7x or lower) instead of the Blender source tools version 2.11 or 2.12 Beta for Blender 2.80) The old version doesn't work in 2.80. You can find a link for the new version for 2.80 in the Blender Source Tools Group in the Steam Groups.