Specularity

[Mike Busutil]

Can the "specularity" be adjusted for the A-10C?

 

I have found a few tutorials for this but they all reference the P-51.

 

Thanks for any info.

[SkateZilla]

It should, just don't expect a polished metal A-10C. :)

[Mike Busutil]

Looking to do the opposite...

 

Any info on where to find the correct files to edit? The A-10C file layout is different than the P-51D tutorials.

[SkateZilla]

check one of the livery description LUAs, and it should have any specular files listed.

 

I'm in office so I cant confirm if there's Spec maps... But I dont remember seeing them in the skins I've looked at.

 

if the Material Slot was set in Max, you'd only have to make one and set the Livery File to load it.

Edited June 6, 2014 by SkateZilla

[Mike Busutil]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

[Mike Busutil]

Negative,

 

I am only seeing this in the description.lau

 

livery = {

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-a",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-b", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-b",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-c", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-c",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-d", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-d",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-e", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-e",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-f", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-f",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-g", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-g",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-h", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-h",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-i", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-i",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-j", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-j",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-k", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-k",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-L", 0 ,"A-10C_74th FS_1-L",true};

{"A-10_Number", 0 ,"TactNumbers-USAF-Light_black",true};

{"A-10_Number_Noze_F", 0 ,"empty",true};

{"A-10_Number_Noze_T", 0 ,"TactNumbers-USAF-Light_black",true};

{"A-10_Number_Wheel", 0 ,"TactNumbers-USAF-Light_black",true};

 

}

countries = {"USA"}

[joey45]

You'll have to make one.

[Mike Busutil]

If I look here: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Bazar\World\textures\A-10.zip

 

I see a few files with the name "a-10c_spec_1-a.bmp.dds"

 

Are these the specularity files I am looking for?

[joey45]

yes.

 

But it's probably best to make your own maps.

 

example of the .lua

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 0 ,"A-10C_41sqn_1-a",false};
{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 2 ,"a-10c_41-sqn-a_SPEC",false};

Edited June 6, 2014 by joey45

[SkateZilla]

If I look here: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Bazar\World\textures\A-10.zip

 

I see a few files with the name "a-10c_spec_1-a.bmp.dds"

 

Are these the specularity files I am looking for?

 

For your Livery You'll have to make one for each diffuse texture, you can use the stock ones, but its better to make your own.

 

then add the line for each texture in the livery file.

 

so, something like:

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 0 ,"A-10C_MBUS_1A",true};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 2 ,"A-10C_MBUS_Spec_1A",true};

 

etc etc for each material.

[Mike Busutil]

Copy, thank you.

[Blaze]

It should, just don't expect a polished metal A-10C. :)

 

Ahem... :D

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1272318&postcount=537

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1272340&postcount=539

[Mike Busutil]

yes.

 

But it's probably best to make your own maps.

 

example of the .lua

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 0 ,"A-10C_41sqn_1-a",false};
{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 2 ,"a-10c_41-sqn-a_SPEC",false};

 

 

Joey, This is what I'm looking for. The dull faded look instead of the shiny polished look. :thumbup:

[SkateZilla]

Ahem... :D

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1272318&postcount=537

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1272340&postcount=539

 

Hrmm, I thought I tried that before and it didnt work......

[joey45]

Joey, This is what I'm looking for. The dull faded look instead of the shiny polished look. :thumbup:

 

I use the deafult specs in my released file..

[Mike Busutil]

In this example, what does the 0 and 2 reference?

 

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 0 ,"A-10C_41sqn_1-a",false};

{"A-10C_PAINT_1-a", 2 ,"a-10c_41-sqn-a_SPEC",false};

[SkateZilla]

0 = Diffuse Layer

2 = Specular Layer.

[Mike Busutil]

Thank you sir!

[Mike Busutil]

What technique is best used to change the level of Specularity?

 

I am using Photoshop for the file edits but am not seeing much change (If any at all)

 

Is there a particular value or setting I should be using? I am looking for a dull flat look, no shine.

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Edit: found this from Rudel.

 

When you look at the OEM SPEC *.dds files of the P-51D 'Bare Metal' skin, you notice the files use greenish and magneta colors to distinguish from flat & matte, to reflections.

 

From a beginners stand-point, "The greener it is, the more matte it is; The more magneta it is, the shinier & more reflective it is.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Mike Busutil

[joey45]

Try 75-80% grey.

[SkateZilla]

I think the "Generic" answer is RGB Channels.

 

 

i think there's a Thread in the How-TO Section.

 

Edit:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=88855

Edited June 6, 2014 by SkateZilla

[Mike Busutil]

Got it working, Thanks for the help.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Mike Busutil

[joey45]

My god... Ive been doing it wrong all along...