Static Switch keyword creation

[Lars Nonne]

Hi,

one more thing.
This is a very small bug, but still, I wanted to let you know:

After creating a Static Switch and changing it to "Define Symbol", the node still seems to create the keyword created under "Shader Feature Keyword", although not valid/used anymore (basically there are two keywords being created now).
This unused keyword however is only visible in the ASE (in the material properties), not in the compiled shader and therefor just a small bug, that has no effects on the actual shader.

Thanks,
Lars

[Amplify_Borba]

Hello Lars, thank you for reporting this issue, we have confirmed this on our side and the behavior is definitely not intended.

We'll be fixing this as soon as possible, I'll get back in touch once we include the fix in a future build, thanks!

[Amplify_Borba]

Hello Lars,

We've uploaded a new build, v1.4.4.004, in which we've reworked the Static Switch node to fix the reported issue and improve the node itself, feel free to download this latest version and take it for a spin, feedback is always welcome!

* Added new Keyword Enums option to 'Static Switch' node Type option
* Improved its interface to better accommodate new options
* Added new keywords to 'Static Switch' Keyword dropdown

[Lars Nonne]

It seem like this is still not completely fixed.
Although it does not create another keyword anymore,
it still shows a separate property in the Property-Overview, for all "fetch keyword nodes" combined as an addition to the originally created keyword.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong, or can you confirm this?

Thanks,
Lars

[Amplify_Borba]

It seem like this is still not completely fixed.
Although it does not create another keyword anymore,
it still shows a separate property in the Property-Overview, for all "fetch keyword nodes" combined as an addition to the originally created keyword.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong, or can you confirm this?

Thanks,
Lars

I can confirm that this is the expected behavior. The node has to be set as "Create" or "Fetch", and by setting it to Fetch, the Keyword is not generated. The property remains since it does not rely on the Keyword, as it can exist in a different place, for example, a Keyword may be created in an include while the property may be created in the editor.

In order to remove the property from the property list, you'll have to make sure that the respective option is disabled in the "Material Toggle".

Please let me know if you have any further questions, thanks!

[Lars Nonne]

In order to remove the property from the property list, you'll have to make sure that the respective option is disabled in the "Material Toggle".

Well, I only use the Material Toggle on the keyword creator.
The others, the ones that fetch the keyword, don't (shouldn't) create a property, since Material Toggle is disabled.

I understand the reason for creating a different name, but still, it should not appear in the property list, when not set to Material Toggle, right?

Thanks,
Lars

[Amplify_Borba]

Apologies but I'm afraid I'm not fully understanding the issue, could you please elaborate through a screenshot, if possible?

On my side, if the option is toggled off, there's no property present in the inspector or material properties.

[Lars Nonne]

Sure, no problem.

in the first picture you can see the static switch with material toggle:

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in the second the static switch without:

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and in the 3rd a part of the property list in the editor, with the duplicate property:

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All in all there is one main switch with material toggle active and 3 fetching switches with material toggle disabled.
I hope this clarifies what I mean. If you need more infos, let me know.

Thanks,
Lars

[Amplify_Borba]

I appreciate that you've taken the time to provide additional details and have forwarded this information to our developer, he will investigate this matter as soon as possible.

I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as we have any further developments, thank you for your patience!

[Amplify_Borba]

Hello Lars,

This issue has been fixed in the latest ASE build, the Static Switch node should no longer register duplicates in the material properties group, feel free to download it from our website and take it for a spin, feedback is always welcome!

Thank you once more for taking the time to report this issue and helping us make ASE even better!