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dogz
02-19-2003, 04:31 PM
just wondering if this feature ,also known as ''render to map'' in max and "texture baking" in lightwave is available in xsi..and what does xsi call it?

to explain texture baking is a process where you asign all your materials and textures to your geometry..and then the software will render out a new texture map complete with shadows and highlights so you can see you object rendered in 3d realtime:)
ggg
02-19-2003, 05:11 PM
yes
xsi has rendermap and rendervertex
dogz
02-19-2003, 05:48 PM
thank you so much...any experience with it..like is is any good or easy to use...
ggg
02-19-2003, 09:45 PM
Sorry, i have very little experience with it.
Ed seems to know a lot about it.
I haven't really touched particles, passes, fxtree or rendertree yet, which makes the point that it is very easy to use on first attempt.
Try it out.
EdHarriss
02-20-2003, 12:41 AM
It works rather well. You can access it from Get>Property>Rendermap.
More info can be found here (http://www.xsibase.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=render;action=display;num=1045756551)
PANZER
02-22-2003, 05:20 AM
thank edharriss... but after i baked it..(rendermap) ..what do i do with the map?. :shrug:
EdHarriss
02-22-2003, 01:47 PM
Apply it to you object. Just like a texture map. It's works best if you use a constant material underneath it.
dogz
02-24-2003, 07:06 AM
works great thanks ed!!!and easy as microwave burritos
EdHarriss
02-24-2003, 01:44 PM
Glad I could help.
...mmmmmm microwave burritos..... :drool:
CogsOrchish
03-09-2003, 10:18 AM
Ed says: Apply it to the object?

Do you mean under the texture editor-clips-import clips? Thanks in advance.
CogsOrchish
03-09-2003, 10:25 AM
Last question: How do I setup the lights for this specially for games? Should I use three point SPOT lighting or something else? Thanks again.
EdHarriss
03-09-2003, 02:58 PM
Originally posted by CogsOrchish
Ed says: Apply it to the object?

Do you mean under the texture editor-clips-import clips? Thanks in advance.


Yes, just like a texture.



Originally posted by CogsOrchish
Last question: How do I setup the lights for this specially for games? Should I use three point SPOT lighting or something else? Thanks again.

It depends on your environment. I usually light it normally. (I.E. no added lights.)
CogsOrchish
03-09-2003, 11:54 PM
OK cool...thx.
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