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Normal map Problem?..

Chtenelis — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 18:30:46 GMT

This is my situation: https://prnt.sc/gosyuq
Why i get this weird shading thing in my viewport (which is viewport 2.0).
Although in my render it looks fine. Do you know why this happen?

Re: Normal map Problem?..

mspeer — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 19:57:39 GMT

Hi!

Normal maps and materials behave different in different renderers (Maya Viewoprt is just a Hardware Renderer).

You could try Mesh Display -> Unlock Normals and Mesh Display -> Soften Edge.

For further help please upload a scene-file and the normal map.

Re: Normal map Problem?..

sean.heasley — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:20:32 GMT

Hi @Chtenelis

I'm just checking in to see if you need more help with this. @mspeer is correct and posted some helpful tips. Did they help you out at all?

If so, please click Accept as Solution on the posts that helped you so others in the community can find them easily.