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FSXA Detail texture power scale?

JPetroSS

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Hello,

I'd like to know...is it possible for one to adjust how visible the detail texture will be through the main texture map?
I tried applying a light alpha channel on the detail texture but that didn't work.

Is there another way?

Thanks!

Peter
 
This is an RGB blend.

It is blended around 128, 128, 128 (mid grey)

To reduce the effect of the detail map, try using the levels tool in Photoshop, and drag the output sliders towards the middle to reduce output contrast. The texture should be normalised around 128,128,128 so the detail map does not lighten or darken it.

As you have surmised, alpha channel is not used ... which is a real shame if you wanted to make fences using it ;)
 
Yes, it is a shame you cannot use the Alpha channel, it would make things a lot easier.

Thanks for the advice, hcornea!
 
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