zbrush / xNormal map generation issues

indian_boy

when i try rendering out a normal map in xnormal, its giving me this:


i tried all sorts of things to solve it, but nothing worked

if the base mesh has more polygons, then the black spots are smaller, but exist in larger numbers. i've kept everything like i've always done, and 'just in case' i'd even downloaded the latest xnormal. still the same issue

also, everyime i use 3ds max, the 'push' i apply to the cage is automatically removed once i click on 'render' in the render to texture dialogue box.

i can't figure out what's going on

any help would be greatly appreciated.

artstream

Looks like shattered UVs. Common issue that was fixed with the Guruware exporter, then broken again once Autodesk put it into max as a default exporter.

If you have a file before you exported from Max, use that low poly and your uv's should't be broken anymore.

jogshy

Yep, seems the problem is bad or corrupt exported data. Try to use the new guruware's OBJ exporter or use other format like SBM or ASE. The old max2obj exporter that came with old max versions is a pure mess.

indian_boy

oh thanks guys!
guruware's OBJ exporter worked wonders!