Displacement to Geometry

[nathanieljla]

Is is possible to generate a poly mesh out of the results of a displacement map? The scene was actually a 3.9 when created, and I don't believe there was a way then, but am hoping that it can now be done in xsi 1.0 or 1.5

Thanks,
Nathaniel

[gutz]

In 3.9 you can use Deformation>BumpMap+ .....

[atyss]

Bonjour Nathaniel,

As far as I know, it's not possible. Displacement is generated by the renderer, computed only when rendering. I think it's true for all renderers.

Still, maybe this can be done.

Salutations - Cheers
Bernard Lebel

[fuzy]

not possible in 1.5.x but i've seen it done in v2. So it's certainly possible in v2. However, you could maybe use a weight map instead.

Ivanp.

[juan-sanchez]

It's definately possible in 3.9 too, I've just tried it as I remember using this plugin-tool ages ago.
In Soft3.9 goto the Model module, select the Deformation button from LH side menu, select BumpMap + and then navigate to your .pic bumpmap image & set up the relevant fields.

I know "BumpMap +" is a 3rd party add on, but I'm on the University's machines & I'm sure it must have come as part of the basic package (well, Extreme actually) as they don't buy extra 'filters' & the like generally.

Hope that helps ya

[juan-sanchez]

OOOppps !

I missed Gutz's post, sorry....

[nathanieljla]

Great thanks for the advice.

Nathaniel