I have this at the bottom of main


Code:

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function load_shaders2()
{

effect_load(mat_normalmap,"normalmap.fx");
mat_normalmap.skill1=float(sun_pos.x);
mat_normalmap.skill2=float(sun_pos.z);
mat_normalmap.skill3=float(sun_pos.y);
} 

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I also have normalmap.fx in my root directory. Are actions not necessary? if not how do you make them not transparent, because the transparency flag is already unchecked? I only know how to do this with an action.

yes actions are needed, both to assign a material, and to set various flags..

and of course you have to call this function somewhere after you load the level..

Ok, here is what I have. my models look like the side of the models that are AWAY from the light in other shaders. Dont know if that makes sense??? Its like they are not getting the sun light.

Do I need to change anything with the sun in the map properties? Tried this and still no result. I know I am missing something so simple, I'll kick myself later.

Maybe you could replace this
Code:

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function load_shaders2(){
effect_load(mat_normalmap,"normalmap.fx");
mat_normalmap.skill1=float(sun_pos.x);
mat_normalmap.skill2=float(sun_pos.z);
mat_normalmap.skill3=float(sun_pos.y);}

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with this:
Code:

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function load_shaders2(){
effect_load(mat_normalmap,"normalmap.fx");
while(1){
mat_normalmap.skill1=float(sun_pos.x);
mat_normalmap.skill2=float(sun_pos.z);
mat_normalmap.skill3=float(sun_pos.y);
wait(1);}
} 

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Just in case the sun_pos is modified during runtime, that'd probably already do the trick

Here is what I have:
Code:

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material mat_normalmap
{
flags=tangent;
}  

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Is under the "Includes" in the main script.
I have the rest of the code placed at the bottom like so:
Code:

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/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//INCLUDE <debug.wdl>;


function load_shaders2()
{
effect_load(mat_normalmap,"normalmap.fx");
while(1){
mat_normalmap.skill1=float(sun_pos.x);
mat_normalmap.skill2=float(sun_pos.z);
mat_normalmap.skill3=float(sun_pos.y);
wait(1);}
}  

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I am using a model with colormap (with specular in alpha) in skin1 32bit and normal map in skin2 24 bit. Used this model successfully with ultimate lighting shader. I do have normalmap.fx in my work folder. still no bump or spec, I am hoping I just placed these in the wrong section of script and someone will be able to point out where they "should" go. Thank you.

Right below the load_shaders2 function, you should place an action that can be assigned to the model, otherwise of course the model won't do anything.
I know this is a rather stupid reminder but just in case you forgot it...

Where in your script do you call this function?

I have read this post a hundred times, and somehow, in my stupidity, I was calling the function ABOVE the level load. Now it is BELOW where it belongs and its working. Thank you again matt, for opening my eyes. I knew it would be something stupid that I missed. I rated you a star.

By the way, Nice looking shader matt. And not a bad framerate too. Best framerate I've had with shaders

This shader only seems to work for me with templates, and only if I dont have camera1stperson commented out. I dont have a problem using templates, but I dont want a 1st person veiw. Any suggestions?