Create Backlit Metal Mesh Panel

Corona Corona for 3ds Max Help Required
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Ive been trying to find models or videos on how to create a backlit metal mesh panel using only materials. Please help! see attached images for the “look of” im trying to achieve. Any help would be great!

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Have you tried using two textures stacked on each other or even two sets of geometry? One for the illuminated panel and the other for the holes? In my example I went for the second option :wink:

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Or simple “Chrome Rough” with self illuminated circle tiles.
eg.

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Yeah that’s probably a better option :wink:

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@Beanzvision could you upload the files for your two options? I tried using both ways but I seem to be missing something.

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Sure, here you go!
panel.c4d (272 KB)

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Okay i think i see why its different. You did your example on Cinema 4D and im using 3DS Max. Would you mind showing me using 3ds max?

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I don’t use 3ds Max but the principle will be exactly the same :wink:

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Why then you posted your question in C4D board? ;]

In 3ds Max you can use gradient ramp to get circular masking.