normal mapping works only with direct lights?

[Giovanni]

GI seems not to be able to render the effect....

Also, how do you use normal maps with Vray? Do you use the regular "normal map" map in MAX list of maps?

thanks

gio

[vlado]

For the normal map to show with GI, you need to have some variation with the indirect lighting (same as with bump map).

Best regards,
Vlado