Normal map issues in 3ds max 2011

Recurracy

I simply don't think this is right. I followed all the steps in a tutorial but it's still not working.

Also, I guess you're supposed to be able to simply see your normal map in the viewport, how do I set this up?

Adam L. Gray

This might be your problem:



Can't just add the normalmap to the bump node, or it'll treat it like an oldschool greyscale bump

Ken Benson

I agree, that does not look right.

What tutorial are you referring to?

To see your normal map in the viewport you need to turn on hardware map for the material. Its the 4th from the right button in the compact material editor mode. Click and hold button to change it from standard map. Click it to turn it on.

Recurracy

This tutorial:

http://www.game-artist.net/forums/spotlight-articles/43-tutorial-introduction-normal-mapping.html

Also I don't have DX display of standard material. What does it do?


@Adam

Thanks, it works! It doesn't exactly show up as it's supposed though, I think it's sort of mirrored.

Ken Benson

"DX display of standard material" I think is the same thing as using the hardware map setting. Not 100% positive, but the effects seem to be pretty close to the same.