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ronald leew2184168
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October 25, 2025
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Refraction for transparent 3D objects/Materials

  • October 25, 2025
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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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    October 27, 2025

    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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    October 25, 2025

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

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