Layer Shader does not accept input

[VictorvdBrink]

I'm following this tutorial by Nextut for making a layered glass material. 

But for some reason when it comes to using the aiLayerShader, it doesn't allow me to input any previously made aiStandardSurface. Which is clearly what is done in the video. 

I made a small gif showcasing the problem. 


If anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks alot in advance. 

[Stephen.Blair · Accepted solution]

Don't drag to the text box. Drag to the label. You'll an outline around both the label and text box.

[rachid_1]

That's because NEaiLayerShaderTemplate.xml is missing from ...MtoA\maya2024\scripts\mtoa\ui\templates.
So just copy/past this file where you installed  ...MtoA\maya2024\scripts\mtoa\ui\templates.
or add a variable to maya.env file and point to the xml file
MAYA_CUSTOM_TEMPLATE_PATH = point to xml.file


Hope this help!

[VictorvdBrink]

Yup...

That's a really dumb and small detail that is a huge UI oversight on Autodesk's part if you ask me. 

But it works now. Thank you very much.