Open subdiv does not support smoothing groups as input. I would like to use MatID or Smoothing groups as input and output selected edges or creases. I want to use the Data Channel modifier to convert manual created smoothing groups to creases and use those as input for the Open subdiv Modifier. Is this possible with the…
That's great! About the data modifier: I was able to use the smoothing groups of the face subobject mode as input. But I could not convert to edge selection. or creases, it gives strange results. I do not think the data channel modifier can convert smoothing group borders to selections or creases.
The edge mode of Data Channel modifier is extremely limited compared to the face and vertex mode. But I've made a simple scripted modifier that converts smoothing group borders to edge selection. Not sure if it will work for what you want performance-wise, try and see. Add it to the object, then add Data Channel on top of…
The build-in Max quad-chamfer modifier support SG input and by stacking the turbosmooth ontop will achieve the result, what's the benefit of using opensubdiv? or am I missing something?