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Chaos Corona for 3ds Max => [Max] I need help! => Topic started by: amitshneor on 2015-07-15, 11:19:19

Title: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: amitshneor on 2015-07-15, 11:19:19
is backface culling not working in corona?
i have a box with flip normal modifier and backface cull in object properties, but it renders as 2 sided.

any clue?
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: maru on 2015-07-15, 11:39:12
It's just the way Corona works. You can use CoronaFrontBack map in opacity slot to produce the same effect.
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: amitshneor on 2015-07-15, 15:04:58
well...tried it in opacity slot...white in front face black in backface...the model turns black.

am i doing it wrong?
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: maru on 2015-07-15, 15:10:54
well...tried it in opacity slot...white in front face black in backface...the model turns black.

am i doing it wrong?
If it's a solid model (with thickness) then nothing is wrong, you are simply viewing the inside of the model, which is black because no light gets inside. :)
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: PROH on 2015-07-15, 15:53:26
AFAIK the Backface Cull switch in object properties is only for the viewport display - not the renderer (no matter what renderer).
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: maru on 2015-07-15, 16:01:57
AFAIK the Backface Cull switch in object properties is only for the viewport display - not the renderer (no matter what renderer).
Nope. It usually renders like in viewport, unless you select "force 2-side" in render setup.
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: amitshneor on 2015-07-15, 18:31:50
its a simple box. no shell or thickness.
still black..


?
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: maru on 2015-07-16, 11:02:56
Light does not get inside. Take a look:
Title: Re: backface cull in object properties do not work...
Post by: sk-films on 2020-12-24, 16:50:48
For those who searching - #Corona Clipping Mesh , #Corona Custom Clipping Plane, #Corona Mesh Clipper 
It's not slicer, but actual clipper.

Check the screenshot attached.
In short - Replacing direct visibility with transparent material (based on distance object). Leaving the rest of properties of material the same as original.

Hints:
 1) You can easily swap White and Black colors in Distance Map and it will be reveal object (insted of clipping)
 2) You can use Mask (bitmap) instead of Distance object.
 3) you can use Front/Back Texmap to render as it is backface culled (All the lighting and reflections stays original)

P.S. Hope devs can implement this feature (as it will be much more efficient on their side, as it will just start rays from the back of the mesh)