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ronald leew2184168
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Oct 25, 2025 9:47 AM UTC
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Refraction for transparent 3D objects/Materials

I tried the latest AE Beta, but had no luck getting glass or other transparent materials to refract. Is this feature still pending? Or am I missing a parameter/setting?

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    VictoriaNece
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    VictoriaNeceCommunity Manager
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    Oct 27, 2025 2:13 PM UTC

    The Advanced 3D engine is not a ray-tracer, so translucency and refraction are not supported. You can use transparency with low roughness and reflection of environment light sources to create glassy looks, and add effects like CC Glass to your layers underneath to approximate refraction.

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    RobShultzCommunity Expert
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    Oct 25, 2025 3:45 PM UTC

    Hard to say if you're missing something without more information. Can you provide a screen shot?

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