Creating a Switch to Convert 16-bit to 8-bit output using the 'Levels' node

[Suggorath]

In Substance Designer, I want to convert a 16-bit node output to 8-bit using the 'Levels' node and at the same time, I want to create a switch that would allow this conversion quickly. I created a custom function as shown in the picture, but unfortunately, the switch does not work, as if it doesn't take the output from the Get Boolean node at all.

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Although not listed specifically in the documentation, it looks like the output format bit depth is being treated as a static parameter (which is switchable from setting up the parameter but not in preview). A static parameter can be switched on editing the graph, but not on the fly after the graph is cooked. For the same reason it would not appear in a published sbsar.

Dave