Turbosmooth question

tekmatic

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the turbosmooth modifier in Max. Do you use it to create hi poly geometry that then can be used to bake normals out for the low poly or is the modifier mainly used to just showcase high poly models.

What I mean is that once I have all the supporting edges in place, can I place a turbsmooth modifier on top and call my asset high poly and use it for the baking?

I have searched for this but did not get conclusive answers.

gsokol

Yup, totally cool to turbosmooth a model and bake with it.

AnimeAngel

ya turbosmooth is basically the same as any other meshsmooth, just the turbo version But works fine for highpolys and baking. I use it all the time, and prefer it over meshsmooth.

tekmatic

thanks for the responses guys.....I needed to see if the turbosmooth was the cause of the issue I am having with normal mapping or is it the way I am modeling the lowpoly that does not encompass the highpoly properly.

gsokol

so....post some pics of your problem....we may be able to help you out.