$mostlyopaque

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Causes the model to be rendered in two passes: The first pass renders only the opaque portions of the model, and the second pass renders only the translucent portion of the model.

The use of $mostlyopaque can be used to improve the visual quality of models such as foliage or underbrush, by improving the lighting on the translucent materials.

Tip.pngTip:Using either $mostlyopaque or $opaque on all models is good form, as it prevents odd lighting errors and visual artifacts with shadows.

Syntax

$mostlyopaque

See also

  • $opaque - Similar command for models that have mostly opaque materials, and renders in one pass.