How do I use "VrayMultiSubTex" with Particles to add 2 different colors to them?

[Alex_M]

I've scattered some objects onto another object with Particle Flow and the "Vray Instancer" object. Now I want each particle to have either blue or red color randomly so I use "VrayMultiSubTex" map in the diffuse slot in the material. However, I can't seem to find out how to make the particles receive one of these 2 colors randomly. In the "Get ID From:" parameter of "VrayMultiSubTex" I chose "Random by Particle ID" but all my particles render red.

Please check the attached screenshot:

[tashko.zashev]

It works fine for me >


Can you try to add a few more IDs to the V-Ray MultisubTex map ?
Which V-Ray version is that?

[Alex_M]

I just tried but it still doesn't apply the colors. Vray version is 3.20.03. Can you check the new screenshot and see if I'm missing something?

[tashko.zashev]

Please find attached my Max file below

Instancer_RandomColor.zip

Can you perform a test render and see if you are getting the same result.

[Alex_M]

Thanks, it worked! I realized that I've been scattering my object directly from the PF Source with the "Shape Instance" operator instead of doing it with the Vray Instancer object.

[tashko.zashev]

Glad to hear that.

[Deflaminis]

Wow this is great, how did I miss this? Very cool.