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Title: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: kentm on July 23, 2019, 05:44:13 PM
hey guys,
I'm getting black shapes in my 3d preview window when RTP is active, they lock to the screen (move with the view) and I'm not sure whats causing them. Its a fairly simple scene and I'm pretty sure I don't have any projection cams locked in or anything... any pointers welcome!
Thanks, Kent

image attached below
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: Matt on July 23, 2019, 07:52:17 PM
Hi Kent. What shader are you using on the object? I recently found a bug with transparent materials in the RTP which sometimes had this effect. It might also affect reflective materials.
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: kentm on July 24, 2019, 02:44:30 PM
Hi Matt,

I have a simple scene with four Easy Clouds and an Atmosphere.
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: Matt on July 24, 2019, 03:28:17 PM
Ah, in that case can you send an example scene to the support email (or post it here)?
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: kentm on July 24, 2019, 03:45:15 PM
sure thing, I'll pack it up today.

Thanks!
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: kentm on July 26, 2019, 04:26:16 PM
Hi Matt, I can't recreate the black shapes when the files are re-opened. I'll keep poking around and if I can get the app back into that state consistently I'll send it along. Otherwise I'll just assume it was a momentary glitch. :-)
Thanks for your attention!
Title: Re: 3d preview window - black shapes?
Post by: Matt on July 27, 2019, 12:56:16 AM
If it happens again, please do. Thanks!