vray fur looking flat even with flat normals unchecked

[tricky]

I don't use vray fur very often, so my knowledge is limited. However, I am trying to get fur onto a rug to see if it is worth using. The problem I seem to be having is that the fur strands look flat, even when 'flat normals' is unchecked. Shouldn't these look like little cylinders?

[piotrus3333]

turning this option off only gives you ilussion. vray fur strands are always flat.
but i can see there is new option - "sides" in geometric detail section (im still on 2.4)

[3DMK]

You could easily create this rug with Forest Pro using real cylinders. You can even use a map to control the rotation/scaling giving lots of options to get it looking right
Hope this helps

[svetlozar.draganov]

I don't use vray fur very often, so my knowledge is limited. However, I am trying to get fur onto a rug to see if it is worth using. The problem I seem to be having is that the fur strands look flat, even when 'flat normals' is unchecked. Shouldn't these look like little cylinders?

VrayFur primitive is represented by a polygons facing camera-rays. Unticking the Flat normals option will make them look more cylindrical but again they will be simple planes.

[piotrus3333]

if you really need cylinders try 3ds max hair and fur. a lot more styling tools although not as easy to work with. there is an option to export it as mesh. could be unmanageable geometry but you could proxy smaller parts.

[tricky]

turning this option off only gives you ilussion. vray fur strands are always flat.
but i can see there is new option - "sides" in geometric detail section (im still on 2.4)

I honestly didn't realise that. I misunderstood the help files. I believe the 'sides' option is disabled at the moment.

[tricky]

You could easily create this rug with Forest Pro using real cylinders. You can even use a map to control the rotation/scaling giving lots of options to get it looking right
Hope this helps

Not used FP for a rug yet. Good idea though.

[tricky]

if you really need cylinders try 3ds max hair and fur. a lot more styling tools although not as easy to work with. there is an option to export it as mesh. could be unmanageable geometry but you could proxy smaller parts.

I didn't even know max hair and fur actually worked with vray. Might look at that too. Thanks.

[piotrus3333]

i find it better for more unruly looking rugs. you can basically comb it manually. there is styling tool for vray fur but havn't tried it. or if you are going for short, smooth and shiny fur - vray fur with vray hair mtl works great.
a few examples for you:

[svetlozar.draganov]

I didn't even know max hair and fur actually worked with vray. Might look at that too. Thanks.

Native 3DSMax Hair and Fur modifier works very well with Vray especially if VrayHairMtl is applied to it.