difference between vray material and standard materials

[jackoftrades]

can someone please tell me whats the difference between the normal bitmaps and vray materials.

can i use normal bitmaps for rendering in vray.

 

eg: i want to use a specific bitmap for a wall, can i use that map in vray render.

[ovzoc]

Vray materials from the moment that you use Vray are faster for Vray to calculate than standard materials. Also if you have a wall bitmap and you want to use it just attach the bitmap to the vray material and assign it to your object...

 

Even if you make a standard material and assign it vray will propably calculate it as well... but try to stick to vray meterials cause sometimes you may have problems...

[jackoftrades]

sorry, can you tell me how to "attach the bitmap to the vray material"

 

i know to use 3dsmax, but never used vray before.

[hughie]

you attach a bitmap the exact same way as a standard material, go to the maps tab in the material editor, click on the blank tab beside the material slot you want to use (Diffuse, reflect....) and chose bitmap......