3D Studio Max to XNormal Workflow

Spencer_Holmes

I have been trying to bake a normal map from my high poly model onto my low poly model using xNormal but when I do it all I get is a bad normal map. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a good tutorial or video?

Thank you

Torch

http://www.xnormal.net/Tutorials.aspx

This ones old but uses a max file I believe - http://eat3d.com/free/xnormal_overview

Also, post in this section instead, you'll likely get more answers: http://www.polycount.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=43

Spencer_Holmes

Thank you!

Spencer_Holmes

This is the normal map that is generated. It is not right at all yet I am following each step correctly in the tutorial I am using.


Please help?!

katana

What does the UV layout look like?

Spencer_Holmes

So I have tried a simpler object now. I am trying to bake a high poly cube shape onto a low poly cube shape. I have all the screen shots. So hopefully we will be able to sort this out?

Spencer_Holmes

Here is the compiled normal map from xnormal and the finish box object, which don't look right to me. Any suggestions?

Bartalon

The shape of your HP is quite different from your LP. The HP is wider around the equater and has considerably rounded corners, while your LP is just a perfect cube. Your LP silhouette should match the HP as closely as possible otherwise you will start to get iffy bake results.

Spencer_Holmes

Thank you Bartalon I wondering if that was the case.