I know this is possible because I did it months ago but can't remember how. So I have two objects each has it's own unique material. I want to combine them and have the new combined object have a multi sub object material applied. When I apply the multi sub object material I want it to populate the sub object fields with…
Not 100% sure this is going to work but it's definitely worth a shot. Go ahead and apply all the materials to the objects as needed, then combine them into one object using the attach function (use the default selection when adding that assigns material id's). Now all the materials will be on one single object. Now open…
crazyfingers: just tried it on two boxes with different materials (one on each) and apparently that works as long as you select "Match Material IDs to Material" when it gives you the attach options. Then you can go ahead and eyedrop it a new material and it will give you to multi sub object material with two mat ids.…
You can basically set up your multi sub object material before anything and have it ready once you combine the two meshes. If you're using Max, you set it up with the two materials, then you can combine the two meshes. Make sure once you've combined the two meshes that you apply the multi sub object material on that new…
crazyfingers-"Not 100% sure this is going to work" Well it works 100% of the time Bro! You are my new savior, cuz that was the one thing I spaced on. I was forgetting to use the eye dropper once I combined the two objects that had their own materials. I seriously have a huge smile on my face and I was not too happy all day…