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A simple test of the Clear Coat map (P3D v5.3)

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We (@Dave_W & I) need some users to test this Model (Text_Box) within P3D v5.3.

The model is using the Clear Coat Map (testing a new version of the Blender2P3D/FSX exporter). Only the "Front" and "Back" faces of the Box use the Clear Coat map, but the "Back" face is not using the Clear Coat's normal map. Only the "Front" face is.

If you would please take screenshots of your findings within the Sim. We would greatly appreciate it!

Added a placement XML (will need to be edited of MDL location on your system to be compiled. The location can also be edited if you wish before compiling) and added an Emissive texture to the Test_Box.

** Note: You will NOT be able to use MCX to view and resave it. Currently, MCX does not have a slot for Clear Coat **
 
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Screenshots as requested.
 

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As stated above, "Added a placement XML (will need to be edited of MDL location on your system to be compiled. The location can also be edited if you wish before compiling) and added the Emissive texture to the Test_Box."

Did you see the clear coat and the reflection appearance, along with the clear coat normal map?

I believe, I also changed the '"Top" face to be clear coated with normal map. None, are at full strength for the clear coat or smoothness either. I have never seen leather very shiny, unless it's faux leather. 😉 Like plastic.

Note: Cows were NOT harmed in the making of this "Test_box".
 
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Hi Doug. Cannot see any difference between front and back. Attached is another jpg with the front side on the left and back side on the right.
They look like ordinary textures to me.
To be clear, I am using P3D V5.3 HF3. I placed your cube model into an object library using Library Manger and then used SimDirector to place, scale (and for the third jpg) duplicate and rotate the duplicated box so that the two faces are side by side for comparison. I cannot detect any reflexion.
 

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Thanks, John!

They look somewhat glossy to me, but can't tell from the "straight-on" screenshot.

I might need to adjust the Clear Coat strength to be full, along with the smoothness for the "Test_Box". Stay tuned! and Thanks again.
 
Hi Doug. Please a further screen shot - at an angle in the evening. One can now see a difference between front (looks brighter) on the left compared to the back on the right.
Not really into what you are trying to do but it might be more revealing if the Clear Coat Map was applied to a plane or vehicle.
 

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Tests Completed! New release of the toolset is available in the Resource section.

The Wiki has been updated with information.
 
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