Export Normal Maps correctly

Discussion in 'Content Creation' started by DaddelZeit, Sep 9, 2020.

  1. DaddelZeit

    DaddelZeit
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    Everytime I edit a normal map using the DDS Plug-In for Gimp 2.10.18 and export it into the game,
    My console is just saying this and my game isn't loading my normal map:
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    I used the same settings to export a color map and that worked.
    What am I doing wrong?
     
  2. u wot m8?

    u wot m8?
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    I've had the same problem before, for me manually changing the type of image compression in the exporter menu fixed it.
    For normal maps you should use BC5/ATI2 compression type.
     
  3. jam_1989

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    Gimp doesn't support the correct dds settings for normal maps to work properly.

    Paint.net with these setting will export with no problems ingame
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  4. DaddelZeit

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    Yep, that worked. Thank you very much! You really helped me out!
     
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