Author Topic: new edgemap working with closed objects, not just planes  (Read 399 times)

2023-12-02, 09:56:25

muoto

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Hello,
would it be possible to have the new edgemap also work with closed surfaces/volumes, and not only planes ?
thanks

2023-12-13, 13:11:55
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Avi

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Why don't you consider using a round edge map for closed objects? Could you provide a specific use case scenario where an edge map would be more effective?
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2023-12-13, 15:40:50
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maru

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Also consider using:
Corona AO - https://docs.chaos.com/display/CRMAX/Corona+AO+Map
Corona Curvature - https://docs.chaos.com/display/CRMAX/Corona+Curvature+Map
Corona Distance - https://docs.chaos.com/display/CRMAX/Corona+Distance+Map
Corona Wire - https://docs.chaos.com/display/CRMAX/Corona+Wire+Map

The Edge map was added specifically to cover the use case the other maps couldn't - coloring the boundaries of non-solid objects.
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