[Maya 2009] Multi Layered texture workflow?
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Hi!
I am playing with the multi-layered texture node under Maya to paint a level with lot of different texture files.
I first tried with vertex color and layered texture, it allows me to apply a first texture to the object (example : earth texture) and then to paint over a second layer another texture (example : grass texture). I use the alpha channel for that.
This method works well since I can paint in realtime the grass texture from the viewport getting a preview on my 3D object.
Problem with this method is I cannot work with more than 2 textures...
Second, I played with the layered texture node applying an alpha texture to each of the layer. (uvs set connection to the right texture file, etc...)
With this method I can work with no limit of layer.
Problem with this method is I cannot get a preview of my object + layered texture in the viewport and I have to do render after each brush to watch the result...
I do not understand why because the method using layered texture with a lightmap can be preview in the viewport but not the method with alpha...
Then!!
Does someone know a good workflow under Maya to work a background painting texture as multi texturing method?
This is for game use and the in-game shader can be done depending of the maya's worflow...
Thanks guy!!
I am playing with the multi-layered texture node under Maya to paint a level with lot of different texture files.
I first tried with vertex color and layered texture, it allows me to apply a first texture to the object (example : earth texture) and then to paint over a second layer another texture (example : grass texture). I use the alpha channel for that.
This method works well since I can paint in realtime the grass texture from the viewport getting a preview on my 3D object.
Problem with this method is I cannot work with more than 2 textures...
Second, I played with the layered texture node applying an alpha texture to each of the layer. (uvs set connection to the right texture file, etc...)
With this method I can work with no limit of layer.
Problem with this method is I cannot get a preview of my object + layered texture in the viewport and I have to do render after each brush to watch the result...
I do not understand why because the method using layered texture with a lightmap can be preview in the viewport but not the method with alpha...
Then!!
Does someone know a good workflow under Maya to work a background painting texture as multi texturing method?
This is for game use and the in-game shader can be done depending of the maya's worflow...
Thanks guy!!
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