create a gradient that follows shape

[Derek Forreal]

i'm trying to create a material that fades as it gets closer to the centre (much like a radial gradient) but i would like it to follow a given shape. my attached attempt at creating the effect is a bit naff but should show what i need to achieve.

 

is there a particular gradient that will give me this effect?

 

TIA

[Spooner04]

You might be able to use a standard procedural map in max in the opacity slot. You probably need to make a transparency map for the material. Just make a jpeg in photoshop.

[cgrant3d]

I think what would be perfect is the free "GradientEdge" plugin which creates a procedural gradient with falloff to the edges of geometry. I use it periodically and it definitely beats having to create a custom map everytime!

 

http://www.vg2max.spb.ru/download.html

 

Chris

[Derek Forreal]

I think what would be perfect is the free "GradientEdge" plugin which creates a procedural gradient with falloff to the edges of geometry. I use it periodically and it definitely beats having to create a custom map everytime!

 

http://www.vg2max.spb.ru/download.html

 

Chris

 

thanks Chris, i'll look into it.

 

Spooner, this is something that i would need to repeat for different objects, so i'm looking for a way to 'automate' the procedure

[Spooner04]

sounds like chris nailed it then.