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[Max] General Discussion / Re: Corona Sun darker than sky

« on: 2021-11-05, 19:32:32 »

Hi. Looking at your render, I can't see any shadows nor direct light, so it sure seems wrong.
Is the Sun and Sky intensity set to 1 and "ON"?
Do you have more than one Sun in the scene?
Can you show your setup and settings?

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[Max] I need help! / Re: UVW Mapping Multiple Individual Objects in on hit

« on: 2021-10-13, 01:06:43 »

Yes. From the help file:
"The first item in the Modifier List is a toggle called Use Pivot Points. This toggle is available only when multiple objects are selected."

Here's a link to the page:
https://help.autodesk.com/view/3DSMAX/2021/ENU/?guid=GUID-11DD6547-6143-4793-82D0-D22960CA7E37

Hope it helps

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Any way to randomise gamma within texture tiling?

« on: 2021-09-20, 19:23:41 »

No, you are right. Square random gamma/hue patches on ground material doesn't make much sence. Unless we get a way to add noise to the randomization edges - like the OSL randomization-map.

Regards

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Any way to randomise gamma within texture tiling?

« on: 2021-09-20, 13:12:14 »

no, I don't need it in this example. But with other things like f.ex. ground materials that would be neet :)

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Any way to randomise gamma within texture tiling?

« on: 2021-09-20, 11:58:54 »

Okay - figured it out. But this will not work with the UVW-Randomnizer on top.

Personally I would love a solution where one could patch and randomnize sveral different bitmaps on one surface.

Regards

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Any way to randomise gamma within texture tiling?

« on: 2021-09-20, 11:18:45 »

Hi romullus. Looks great. How is this set up?

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Any way to randomise gamma within texture tiling?

« on: 2021-09-19, 17:16:26 »

@Maru - This will only work on instances, primitives or mesh elements. NOT on a surface.

I believe OP is asking for a slight color-variance on every repeated bitmap/tile, based on the map-size/UV-size rather than geometry. Would be usefull to give more natural variation on f.ex. grass, dirt and fabric.

I think there is an OSL map dooing this - but I'm not sure.

Regards

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General CG Discussion / Re: Arrange / Distribute Objects

« on: 2021-09-17, 12:33:59 »

Hi. Have you tried this: https://www.racoon-artworks.de/resource_quicksplineclone.php
I know it's not exactly like your description, but I think it could make the same end result.

Hope it helps.

Edit: Forget it. It doesn't work :(

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[Max] I need help! / Re: How to Toon Shader

« on: 2021-09-14, 19:07:31 »

Hi. I use the "Round Edge" map as a toon map.

Hope it helps

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Is the 3ds max standard target camera compatible with corona renderer?

« on: 2021-08-04, 23:26:34 »

Hi. There's no problems with 3dsMax standard camera  Try lowering the EV value.

Hope it helps

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Liquid in Glass - Bug or is it me?

« on: 2021-07-29, 16:12:46 »

Hi. Just to give my point of view.

I do think that this is a serious problem, since there are many cases where one single object containing both glas & fluid is the only usable solution, + many premade models are made this way.

I really hope that this will be seen as "high priority", and will be fixed soon.

Best regards

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[Max] Bug Reporting / Re: corona bitmap low quality in the viewport

« on: 2021-07-27, 20:27:57 »

Hi. Just tested this on max2020 and Corona7. Seems like there's a loose connection :) Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.

So try changing the values back and forth and see if it suddenly works.

Hope it helps

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Aerial Perspective Playground !

« on: 2021-07-25, 18:49:02 »

Thanks. Not great news, but at least I now know what not to do :)

Best regards

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Aerial Perspective Playground !

« on: 2021-07-25, 15:59:38 »

Hi. I'm testing the new Sky, and having a problem. When using the new volume effect together with VDB-skies, I'm getting a purple box around the skies.

Is this a known issue, and are there any workarounds?

Uploaded two images showing the problem.

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[Max] I need help! / Re: Corona material scale/units?

« on: 2021-06-29, 12:12:11 »

Hi. You need to apply an UVW-modifier to the object. In this case set it to "Box" and "Real World Scale" and rotate and move the UVW-gizmo till it fits.

Hope it helps