Help with opacity map with multiple instances

[zefi]

I'm trying to put multiple plane objects (leaves) on a poly object (tree)
So the leaf is a plane with an opacity map and it looks fine by it self.
But when I try putting numerous instances of it on the tree surface (I get the same problem with a PF Source Array Object and using the Scatter Compound Object) the opacity map isn't working anymore.

Here's an image:


You can see the single leaf and the array.

I also tried using the Hair And Fur Modifier on the tree with the leaf as an Instance Node, but then I can't assign seperate materials to the tree and the leaves at all.

I'm using 3DS Max 9.0 and Vray v1.50.

Please help!

[vlado]

Is it possible to send me this scene to vlado@chaosgroup.com so that I can check what may be wrong?

Best regards,
Vlado

[zefi]

Done.
Thanks again.

[dlparisi]

You'd be better off posting this in the "Problems" forum than the "Public" Forum.

[duke2]

There seem to be quite a few posts here that belong in other forums, where it's their first post. Are people really so blatant or am I assuming the worst?

[RErender]

There seem to be quite a few posts here that belong in other forums, where it's their first post. Are people really so blatant or am I assuming the worst?

What is the world without order?

[Da_elf]

here we go again

[zefi]

Never mind

Never mind, just emptied the opacity slot for the material and put the map back in again and now it's hunky dory.

[vlado]

The problem was that the opacity texture mapping type was set to "Planar from Object XYZ"... switch this to "Explicit map channel" and all is fine.

Best regards,
Vlado

[zefi]

Ooops

I see.
I accidentally fixed it 10 minutes ago.
Thank you for your help.