3ds Max :: Normal Map Not Applying To Model
Apr 1, 2012
I'm playing around with some video game models in 2011, but my efforts at applying textures are being foiled by this bizarre issue with the Normal Bump (see attachment).
Namely, it isn't showing in the renderer, despite being properly applied (as far as I can tell). I've downloaded Service Pack 2 and Hot Fix 4 for 2011, and fooled around with settings like "amount," but nothing seems to affect the render quality.
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Version & Updates: 3ds Max 2011, Service Pack 2, Hot Fix 4
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Fusion saves files natively to .DWG format, but they appear non-standard and without some key data.
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