Shader Multiple Outputs from one channel?

[fwtep]

Originally posted by chikega
I was wondering whether a shader node could be plugged into muliple channels at one time. For instance, I've created a noise shader that I like and I would like to appropiate it to several channels - color, diffuse, bump. Is that possible?
Feel free to try it yourself and see! You're allowed to! :)

Anyway, yes, youc an do that. If I recall, that's in the Texturing Overview videos. If not, I know it's in the bottom animated gif on the Shader Flow page of the docs.

Fred

[chikega]

Originally posted by fwtep
Feel free to try it yourself and see! You're allowed to! :)

Anyway, yes, youc an do that. If I recall, that's in the Texturing Overview videos. If not, I know it's in the bottom animated gif on the Shader Flow page of the docs.

Fred

Thanks for the quick response, Fred. Well, I reviewed your videos and gave the Shader Flower area of the manual a good once over before I attempted this - I tried to shift/ctl/alt click/drag, copy, paste, etc... plus every permutation thereof - but, alas, my shoulders are slumped over and my head hangs low. Here's a doctored image of what I'm trying to accomplish. I don't know if you have Messiah in front of you ... but, I was wondering if you could give it a try.

http://www.3ddmd.com/images/Messiah/Shader_Flow.jpg

Also, note how the "Copy","Cut" and "Paste" buttons are grayed out - I can't seem to get those buggers to activate. I know certain parts of Messiah are being developed - is this one of them? Thanks, Fred. I really enjoy your videos - you've got a great sense of humor - I'm still smiling from that silly bell sound:)

[lmilton]

Originally posted by chikega
Thanks for the quick response, Fred. Well, I reviewed your videos and gave the Shader Flower area of the manual a good once over before I attempted this - I tried to shift/ctl/alt click/drag, copy, paste, etc...

There's no magic to it. Click & Drag Color (from the Noise) and Drop on Bump (on the Material). Then Click & Drag on Color and Drop on Diffuse. Very direct.

Also, just to confuse you;), you can Click & Drag from any input to any output on any other shader... you're not limited to dragging outputs.

Let me know if it makes sense...

-lyle

[fwtep]

Originally posted by chikega
Thanks for the quick response, Fred. Well, I reviewed your videos and gave the Shader Flower area of the manual a good once over before I attempted this - I tried to shift/ctl/alt click/drag, copy, paste, etc... plus every permutation thereof - but, alas, my shoulders are slumped over and my head hangs low. Here's a doctored image of what I'm trying to accomplish. I don't know if you have Messiah in front of you ... but, I was wondering if you could give it a try.

The animated gif shows how it's done-- just click and drag. You might not have watched the whole thing; it shows me attaching one output to more than one input.

Fred

[chikega]

Originally posted by lmilton
There's no magic to it. Click & Drag Color (from the Noise) and Drop on Bump (on the Material). Then Click & Drag on Color and Drop on Diffuse. Very direct.

Also, just to confuse you;), you can Click & Drag from any input to any output on any other shader... you're not limited to dragging outputs.

Let me know if it makes sense...

-lyle

Well ... that would be the obvious thing ... but Mr. Murphy would have it otherwise. Clicking & Dragging the second time just disconnects it. So, I can connect & disconnect. Hence, my little dance with other keys to see if it would prevent it from disconnecting and establish another connect ...

http://www.3ddmd.com/images/Messiah/Shader_Flow1a.jpg

So, what about the grayed-out Cut, Copy & Paste keys?

My head hangs even lower <----- the look of defeat

[lmilton]

Originally posted by chikega
Well ... that would be the obvious thing ... but Mr. Murphy would have it otherwise. Clicking & Dragging the second time just disconnects it. So, I can connect & disconnect. Hence, my little dance with other keys to see if it would prevent it from disconnecting and establish another connect ...

http://www.3ddmd.com/images/Messiah/Shader_Flow1a.jpg

So, what about the grayed-out Cut, Copy & Paste keys?

My head hangs even lower <----- the look of defeat


Ummmm.... why are you dragging the connection? I said drag the Color not Material:Bump...

Just drag the *input* to the *output* not the existing *connections*. And don't try to make an existing connection again.

Let me know if this is clear...

-lyle

ps: Those Cut Copy & Paste buttons are inactive and don't apply to what you're trying to do, anyway.

[chikega]

Originally posted by fwtep
The animated gif shows how it's done-- just click and drag. You might not have watched the whole thing; it shows me attaching one output to more than one input.

Fred

Never mind, never mind ... I got it ... I got it... man, I feel like a doofball :blush: ... I was grabbing the Material and disconnecting that ...

well... alrighty then ... onwards and upwards

[chikega]

Originally posted by lmilton
Ummmm.... why are you dragging the connection? I said drag the Color not Material:Bump...

Just drag the *input* to the *output* not the existing *connections*. And don't try to make an existing connection again.

Let me know if this is clear...

-lyle

ps: Those Cut Copy & Paste buttons are inactive and don't apply to what you're trying to do, anyway.

Just read your post ... man, you respond pretty quick - that's what I call service with a smile:D

Don't lose hope ... I'll make you proud one day.

[lmilton]

Originally posted by chikega
Never mind, never mind ... I got it ... I got it... man, I feel like a doofball :blush: ... I was grabbing the Material and disconnecting that ...

well... alrighty then ... onwards and upwards

LOL! :applause:

Don't sweat it, we all experience this from time to time;}) Hey, I spilled my drink today and felt myself reaching for the undo key :blush:

But just to confuse you a little more, you really *can* duplicate a connection by dragging it. You'd use the RMB:D However, don't get too used to it, that's going to change.

Anyway, post some samples when you get the chance:})

-lyle

[maks]

Originally posted by lmilton
[...] Hey, I spilled my drink today and felt myself reaching for the undo key :blush:


LOL! You just made me really laugh :scream:

M.

[lmilton]

Originally posted by maks
LOL! You just made me really laugh :scream:

M.

Yup, it's quite embarrassing.:blush: I really gotta get away from the computer more...

-lyle

[fwtep]

Originally posted by lmilton
Don't sweat it, we all experience this from time to time;}) Hey, I spilled my drink today and felt myself reaching for the undo key :blush:

Duh, just reload your drink from before you spilled! Do I have to explain EVERYTHING???

Fred

[Sil3]

LOL :applause:

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