better support for vector maps

[romullus]

Would like to see better support of vector maps in Corona. Right now it's pretty weak.
I tested what works and what not with vector maps in CoronaMtl:

works as:
  diffuse
  reflection color
  refraction color
  opacity
  transucency fraction
  self illumination color
  absorption color
  scattering color

do not work as:
  reflection glossiness
  refraction glossiness
  translucency fraction
  anisotropy
  anisotropy rotation
  fresnel ior
  ior
  bump
  displacement
  rounded corner radius

I also checked how mental ray supports vector maps. It works everywhere except for bump mapping.

[pokoy]

I think they should be supported everywhere, even in bump if it's possible. Actually I'd like to be able to use vectors especially for bump maps.

[Ondra]

What is a vector map? How would a vector map work for example in reflect glossiness or IOR?

[romullus]

It is a map intended to accept vector image formats, like ai or svg. It was introduced in max 2014.

[pokoy]

For me, the main advantages are file size and 'unlimited' resolution, which make vectors very interesting for bump and displacement imo.

[Ondra]

It actually works, it just has a moronic default value - its mono output is set to alpha. If you switch it to RGB intensity, it works.