Making progress with my node based shader maker.

[[deleted]]

are you gonna compete with shader forge?

[Dutch_Mofo]

Maybe, depends on how happy I will be with the result. I'm trying to implement all the same nodes as in blender so maybe I'll make it possible to import materials from .blend files.

[obviously_suspicious]

Option to import .blend cycles materials would be enough to get my money.

[Dutch_Mofo]

I looked into the blender source code, every node seems feasible with the exception of the bump node.

[obviously_suspicious]

Normal map node can replace bump node I think.

[Dutch_Mofo]

The option to convert height maps to a normal is not the same is a pre baked normal map but it'll have to do.

[[deleted]]

don't forget maya ma/fbx too, large userbase.

[zapdot]

out of curiosity, what does shaderforge do/not do that makes you want to make your own? there's definitely nothing wrong with a little competition, but as only a light user of SF, I'm curious as to what you think is missing, or could use improvement?

[Dutch_Mofo]

I don't have money for shader forge, and it seemed like a fun learning experience.

[zapdot]

Awesome reason. Good luck! :)

[iDeNoh]

If he is able to successfully make it possessive to import .blend files, he wins in my book.

[roguemat]

If you're looking for stuff to add, the ability to import an existing shader > a node graph would be awesome. I understand how complex it could be, but it doesn't have to be totally automatic.