Set HDRI map in Max's viewport

[samifox]

hi

sorry if this question has been addressed already but i couldnt find it in the database.

how can i set my HDRI instance in Max viewport (alt+b) so i can rotate my camera and get preview before the actuall rendering?

(i can just put it there but with uot any reference to the material editor slot)

and...how can i cast shadows directly on the hdri map?
Thanks
S

[RErender]

Put the hdri in the max environment, then in "viewport background" check "use environment..." and "display background"

[samifox]

Put the hdri in the max environment, then in "viewport background" check "use environment..." and "display background"

thats what im doing but i cant rotate my camera around to see the hdri spherical map. as you know i want to set it like this so i can match the model to the hdri env before i hit f9.

and...is there a way in max to make the hdri smaller?

Thanks
S

[RErender]

If you instance the hdri map into the environment then the ME controls will work. For the shadows you'll need matte objects to recieve them, use a material with a vraymtlwrapper set to matte or you can use the matte option in the objects settings roll-out.

[samifox]

If you instance the hdri map into the environment then the ME controls will work. For the shadows you'll need matte objects to recieve them, use a material with a vraymtlwrapper set to matte or you can use the matte option in the objects settings roll-out.

when i instance the hdri the env and use it as background map (alt+b) i cant rtoate the prespective around to see different part of the hdri map. even not camera object.

but when i use camera,move its position and press C i get the viewport reloaded with new view. i thought it might be a driver problem but even with OpenGL i couldnt achive what i want.

the ` didnt work as well.

any ideas?

Thanks
S

[samifox]

If you instance the hdri map into the environment then the ME controls will work. For the shadows you'll need matte objects to recieve them, use a material with a vraymtlwrapper set to matte or you can use the matte option in the objects settings roll-out.

the matte/shsows material works only with shadows mao,why?

Thanks
S