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

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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:

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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?

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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?

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Please find attached my Max file below

Can you perform a test render and see if you are getting the same result.
Instancer_RandomColor.zip (24.7 KB)

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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. :smile:

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Glad to hear that.

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