Walls & Tiles Complete
Creating wall and tile materials was never easier. WALLS & TILES COMPLETE is the most complete solution for wall and tile materials with a very easy-to-use 3ds max material plugin and extensive texture library. Walls & Tiles creates procedural walls and floors based on multiple single bitmaps by randomizing bitmaps across bond patterns. The auto-loader loads bitmaps from any folder into the corresponding layers for bump, diffuse, reflection, displacement, and alpha without the need to manually load every single bitmap by hand. Once loaded, you can select one of 16 bond patterns, set the size, randomize position, color and surface, and you are ready to go. The Real-World mapping mode simplifies the use of wall textures in scenes by eliminating the need for individual uv-mapping per object. If you want to create bond patterns with a repeating pattern, just use the Linear Sequence instead of randomized distribution. For more information, please take a look at the reference guide.
The extensive multitexture library includes four texture packs, combining 75 materials with over 900 individual bricks and tiles, each with diffuse, bump, reflection, displacement and alpha layers. Over 4300 bitmaps were hand edited to ensure they work well with Walls & Tiles to create materials within virtually seconds.
Creating flexible materials with WALLS & TILES and the included textures becomes a matter of seconds, not hours.
Creating wall and tile materials was never easier. WALLS & TILES COMPLETE is the most complete solution for wall and tile materials with a very easy-to-use 3ds max material plugin and extensive texture library. Walls & Tiles creates procedural walls and floors based on multiple single bitmaps by randomizing bitmaps across bond patterns. The auto-loader loads bitmaps from any folder into the corresponding layers for bump, diffuse, reflection, displacement, and alpha without the need to manually load every single bitmap by hand. Once loaded, you can select one of 16 bond patterns, set the size, randomize position, color and surface, and you are ready to go. The Real-World mapping mode simplifies the use of wall textures in scenes by eliminating the need for individual uv-mapping per object. If you want to create bond patterns with a repeating pattern, just use the Linear Sequence instead of randomized distribution. For more information, please take a look at the reference guide.
The extensive multitexture library includes four texture packs, combining 75 materials with over 900 individual bricks and tiles, each with diffuse, bump, reflection, displacement and alpha layers. Over 4300 bitmaps were hand edited to ensure they work well with Walls & Tiles to create materials within virtually seconds.
Creating flexible materials with WALLS & TILES and the included textures becomes a matter of seconds, not hours.
What is Walls & Tiles ?
AND WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR ?
WALLS & TILES is a 3DS MAX® material plugin that any architect or 3D visualization artist will love. Unlike static bitmap textures, Walls & Tiles is a flexible material which can CHANGE BOND PATTERNS, REPLACE BRICKS, MIX DIFFERENT BRICKS, CHANGE MORTAR, RANDOMIZE COLORS and much more. With the newly integrated MATERIAL MANAGER, loading and managing materials is easier than ever.
Whatever needs an architect or 3D artist might have, Walls & Tiles offers unprecedented flexibility and ease-of-use with the creation of wall and floor materials for any kind of building.
Random Walls and Floors
NO MORE REPETITION
When using standard bitmaps to create walls or floors, in most cases REPETITION will be visible, resulting in an unrealistic and unwanted effect in a image. Avoiding this repetition would require a very large bitmap, which again uses a lot of RAM in high resolution. Besides, such textures are difficult to get anyway.
Walls & Tiles uses random algorithms to distribute bricks or tiles in a pattern. Using this method not only SAVES RAM but it also avoids visible REPETITION, resulting in a more realistic look.
Flexible Patterns
CHANGE BOND PATTERNS ON THE FLY
With Walls & Tiles you are not limited to the BOND PATTERN from your bitmap texture. You can choose from 16 different bond patterns for brick walls, tiled floors or interior wall tiles. With any set of brick or stone floor multi-textures, the patterns can be changed on the fly.
The included bond patterns offer a wide variety of standard bonds for many kinds of walls and floors, found in old ancient buildings, modern architecture, large buildings, standard houses and even interior floor tiles.
The integrated CUSTOM BOND can be used to create your own bond patterns, if required. More information can be found in the REFERENCE GUIDE.
Randomization
RANDOMIZE COLOR, POSITION, SURFACE
Bricks can further be changed randomly: Diffuse maps can be varied by randomizing HUE, SATURATION, VALUE for every brick. BUMP levels, REFLECTION levels and DISPLACEMENT levels can be randomized to get more surface variation and ROTATION, SIZE, POSITION and WIDTH can be randomized to avoid straight lines.
As a result, even with few or even only one bitmap, a large random wall or floor can be created.
Material Manager Lite Edition
EASY HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WALLS & TILES includes the new Material Manager Lite Edition, which makes preset handling a very fast and easy task. Material Manager is directly connected to Walls & Tiles so that loading, saving and maintaining presets can be done in a single tool. Forget about missing bitmaps, forget about searching through folders, once you know the benefits of Material Manager, you won´t want to live without it anymore.
75 MATERIAL PRESETS
Multitextures of walls and floors from 4 packs
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Documentation
WALLS & TILES REFERENCE GUIDE
The WALLS & TILES online reference guide includes a detailed description of each parameter with rendered examples of the most important parameters and their results. For more information, please take a look at the reference guide below.
The reference guide is also available through a link from within the Walls & Tiles GUI help window.
More information and help is available in the TUTORIALS section and through our DIRECT SUPPORT ticket system. Submit a ticket and we will help you.
Walls & Tiles - Online Reference GuideAt a glance
MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Fast Autoloading of multiple bitmaps
- Automatic Ratio calculation while loading bitmaps
- 16 different bond patterns, including herringbone
- Create custom bond patterns (New in v1.1)
- Automatic Size based on uv map and tile size (New in v1.3)
- Auto-assign vray displacement modifier(New in v1.3)
- Surface, Color and Position randomization
- Define probability per tile (New in v1.2)
- Use any procedural or bitmap for mortar (New in v1.2)
- Normal map support for bump channel
- Render-to-Maps and create standard materials (New in v1.4)
- Very memory efficient
- No more tiling and repetition
- Randomized and sequential placement
- Real-World and per Object mapping
- 75 Multitextures of walls and stone floors included
- Material Manager Lite Edition (New in v1.4)
- Ready-to-use materials for vray, corona and scanline (New in v1.4)
WALLS & TILES offers unprecedented flexibility to create wall and floor patterns directly within 3DS MAX®. As a vray, standard or corona material, Walls & Tiles works almost similar like a normal material, just with more options and easier workflow. You can auto-load hundreds of bitmaps automatically and adjust wall parameters quickly. Further adjustments and randomization is easy and flexible like never before.
WALLS & TILES is great for:
- Large standard brick walls
- Cobblestone streets and sidewalks
- Interior tiles
WALLS & TILES is included in
Changelog
WALLS & TILES - Changelog
VERSION 1.5.2 (APRIL 04, 2019)
VERSION 1.5.2 (FEBRUARY 14, 2018)
- (vray): Fixed error message in vray version, saying that normal_map is not compatible
- (corona): Fixed update notification showing up even if version is correct
- Fixed miscount in number of bitmaps shown when clearing all bitmaps
- Installer now has a rendernode-only mode
- Crossmap 1.5.0 included
VERSION 1.5.1 (JUNE 24, 2017)
VERSION 1.5.0 (MAY 24, 2017)
- Support for Max 2018
- Variation Presets
- Randomization of Parameters
- Better realtime thumbnail preview with ratio display
- Default diffuse brick bitmap loaded when creating new material
- New license system with VP License Manager
- Potential crashes when working with Max 2017 (2017.1.1 update required)
- [Corona version] Bump and normal map support
- Crossmap 1.4.9 required
- Dropped Max 2012 support
VERSION 1.4.4.01 (FEBRUARY 09, 2017)
- Maxcript errors and possible crash when loading legacy scenes
VERSION 1.4.3.05 (SEPTEMBER 12, 2016)
- Crash when opening preference dialog
- A crash when opening the Probabilities dialog in some cases
- Mapping mode and random sequence buttons could not be pressed in Max 2017
- Demo expired link for Crossmap leads to wrong URL
- Extended brick width and height from 10.0 m to 100.0 m for better compatibility with millimeter units
- Swapped Load and Save Preset buttons position
- URL colors changed from yellow to orange for better readability on dark and light grey GUI
- Added Crossmap 1.4.7 (see Crossmap changelog for changes)
VERSION 1.4.1.02 (MAY 17, 2016)
- Support for 3Ds Max 2017
- Added Crossmap 1.4.5 update
- Added Material Manager 1.1.8 LE update
- Dropped support for 3Ds Max 2010 and 2011
- Dropped support for V-Ray 1.x and 2.x
VERSION 1.4.1.02 (SEPT. 23, 2015)
- 1.4.1 Update notification appearing although W&T is up to date
- Installer did not install W&T (vray) for max 2013 properly
VERSION 1.4.1 (SEPT. 22, 2015)
- Significant speed improvements when loading / creating materials
- Added new Crossmap 1.4.1 version with improved licensing integration
- Added Material Manager 1.0.1 update with fix for Corona compatibility
- Auto-size calculation wrong in some cases, resulting in rows = 1
- Added Crossmap Material Manager library presets
VERSION 1.4.0 (MAY 19, 2015)
- NEW FEATURE: Material Manager 1.0 Lite Edition integration
- NEW FEATURE: Material preset library for vray, Corona, scanline
- NEW FEATURE: New Crossmap 1.4.0 included
- NEW FEATURE: Render to Maps (bake bitmaps and create new material)
- NEW FEATURE: New copy protection with nodelocked and floating licenses
- NEW FEATURE: Full featured 14 day demo without activation
- IMPROVEMENT: Display message in Max 2014 or higher to improve viewport performance settings
- INSTALLER: Support for 3DS MAX 2016
- Maxscript error when loading old scenes with missing bitmaps
- Update correct infos in statistics on clear bitmaps
- Auto-size calculation wrong in some cases, resulting in rows = 1
- Last selected folder not remembered correctly during session
VERSION 1.3.2 (MARCH 06, 2015)
- New Crossmap 1.3.11 included
- Corona Renderer v1.0 compatibility
- Max number of rows now 10.000 instead of 1.000
- Deactivated blur value set to 0.01 on creation of plugin
VERSION 1.3.1 (MAY 13, 2014)
- 3Ds Max 2015 support included
- New Crossmap 1.3.9 included
- Added Corona Render material version (in installation folder – no automatic installation)
- Saved materials (.mat files) were not loaded correctly (bitmaps were missing)
- File path was not remembered when loading bitmaps from a folder
- Online update check was not working correctly sometimes
- Fixed “override effect ID” error message in standard material version
- Fixed some problems with preferences and autoload button script errors
VERSION 1.3.0 (MARCH 10, 2014)
- New Crossmap 1.3.8 included
- Random hsv now has up / down selection buttons
- Diagonal mirroring
- Add vray displacement modifier button with automatic settings
- Automatic Size (calculated the number of rows based on brick size and uv map)
- Improved performance by instancing 1 noise map instead of 6 noise maps on creation
- Simplified shader network by replaceing Color Correction maps with xmap color corrections
- Cancelling the select session directory caused a crash of the script
- Diffuse color was reset on next scene loading, even if different color was selected
- Error when clicking “Select Folder” “Preferences” or “List Bitmaps” after loading a session with WAT
- Autoratio switch was turned on when loading old scenes, causing wrong ratios
- Wrong colors on the bitmaps when loading old scenes into 2014
- Random probability mode was not switched correctly, resulting in non-functioning probabilities
- Sometimes maxscript errors appeared when opening preferences dialog, resulting in a WAT crash
VERSION 1.2.0 (JULY 17, 2013)
- Random Probability mode to adjust per-tile-probabilites
- Tile List dialog window to list tiles and probabilities
- Use a procedural map or bitmap as mortar
- Blend between procedural and original mortar
- Statistics rollout with information about RAM use and pixel resolutions
- Independent adjustment of with/height for crop edges and procedural edges
- VP CROSSMAP version 1.3.4 included
- IMPROVEMENT: Show bitmap names while loading in auto-load rollout
- IMPROVEMENT: Multimatte vray element supported for Walls & Tiles on channel 1
- IMPROVEMENT: Changelog weblink in about screen
- Changed tile hue values from -100/100 to -180/180
- Bump channel sometimes was too blurred when using real world mapping
- Crop edge and procedural edge were calculated wrong (old scenes need to be updated)
- KNOWN ISSUE: Nitrious viewport may result in slow gui refresh when textures are on in viewport (2013/2014 only)
- KNOWN ISSUE: crop edges and random probability preview in viewport only works if rendering was triggered once
VERSION 1.1 (FEBRUARY 27, 2013)
- Custom Bond patterns
- Check for update (online)
- Global hue, saturation, value for tiles
- Select and store default library path in global preferences
- Material and viewport preview now updates on random HSV, new random seed, random/linear sequence
- Autoload Filter settings stored in global preferences
- Maxscript error when using color correction in diffuse map
- Crop edge sometimes not working correctly
VERSION 1.0 (DECEMBER 2, 2012)
- NEW FEATURE: Automatic Ratio calculation while loading diffuse bitmaps
- NEW FEATURE: Normal map support
- NEW FEATURE: Global Gamma correction
- NEW FEATURE: Load alpha maps for splitting mortar from bricks
- NEW FEATURE: Change mortar brightness and contrast when alpha maps are loaded
- IMPROVEMENT: Keep open file path stored in current session
- IMPROVEMENT: Initial start will have per object mapping mode selected
- IMPROVEMENT: Clear button for clearing all bitmaps
- IMPROVEMENT: SORT all bitmaps after loading to avoid asynchronous layers
- IMPROVEMENT: Alpha mask now includes changes in hsv randomization excluding mortar
- FIX: sometimes missing maps in previews (green gaps)
- FIX: strange reflection when no normal maps are loaded
- FIX: alpha mask turned off after load, display wrong, controllers off
- FIX: sometimes alpha maps are not recognized correctly after loading in numberslot
- FIX: wrong cropping in proportion side and top-bottom. Now crops correct related to aspect ratio
- FIX: script error when loading scenes saved with previous beta version
- FIX: bump channel not working in vray material
VERSION 0.9.9 BETA (AUGUST 24, 2012)
- Fixed a crash caused by Walls & Tiles with BerconTile and Crossmap in 3dsmax2013 when opening the material list
- Fixed Aspect ratio parameter when loading a scene
- Changed script structure to allow “in-between” maps between BerconTile and the material (e.g. Color Correction)
- Added 5 new bond patterns: Rap Trap bond, Stretcher bond 2/3, Stretcher bond 3/3, Stretcher bond 2/4, Stretcher bond 4/4
- Added new “Distortion” feature for distorting the complete map
- Updated all bond pattern icons
VERSION 0.9.7 BETA (AUGUST 01, 2012)
- First beta release
Walls & Tiles - Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Information
| Supported Renderer | Scanline and compatible, vray 3.x (not vray RT), Corona Renderer |
|---|---|
| Rendernodes | Unlimited rendernodes included |
| Download | 1.5 GB (35 mb .zip file with installer.exe / 1.3 GB mb .zip file with Complete texture-library, demo scenes, previews / 197 mb .zip file with introduction videos / 170 mb .zip file with Casa Navona tutorial scene) |
| 3Ds Max Compatibility | 3Ds Max® 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Vizgraphics –
Are there any plans for compatibility with 3ds max 2019?
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Admin VIZPARK –
Ooh, I see, yes, sorry. Technical information still showed just up to 2018. Changed now….
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VIZPARK –
Walls & Tiles is compatible with Max 2019 since half a year, as you can see on the product description (“Compatibility”). Or am I missing a part where 2019 is not shown ?
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Peter –
I’m thinking of purchasing walls and tiles we have 2 3d max users with VRAY and a small in house render farm. Could you explain the perpetual license compared to the subscription. Also does it have a floating or home use liscence with the purchase. regards Peter Elston
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Admin VIZPARK –
Hi Peter, thanks for your interest in Walls & Tiles Complete. Each purchase includes one license, which can be activated on a workstation via online activation and our license manager. You can transfer licenses using the same account, so you can use the license at work OR at home, but not at the same time. The perpetual license works this way and the subscription license as well with the difference that the subscription license needs to be paid per month and the perpetual license only once in the beginning. We don´t have floating licenses yet for our license system, but transferring a license is easy with our License Manager application (see here more about the License System –> https://www.vizpark.com/license-manager-reference-guide/). Rendernodes don´t need a license, no matter how many you have. They only need the plugins and they need to be started via backburner or distributed rendering. Please let me know if you have any further question. Best regards, Martin
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jnguema (verified owner) –
Sincerely, this product does me save time in the creation of materials.
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taylorboswell (verified owner) –
Before buying this, my arch viz work looked mediocre. Walls & Tiles really helped me take my visuals to the next level. It’s easy to use, reliable, and comes with great support from the company. When you combine this with Automap and material manager pro, it’s power for making custom brick textures is huge, and it really is an essential addition to your arch viz pipeline.
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bkowalski@diimage.com (verified owner) –
My compliments to VP.
Once again great product.
It allows to save a lot of time during rendering.
Thanks
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mirambek (verified owner) –
In the architectural visualization it is very important to show the quality of the material of the walls and tiles, which is very hard to put himself. And here this plugin is very helpful in this. Also here except the correct setting material, also have a large selection of ready-made materials. This saves valuable time and do not look for material on the Internet and set up.
Just I put the material and confident that it will give the correct result !
I advise everyone.
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VladV (verified owner) –
Good service. Fast download and fast licensing. Some plugins take a day to receive the serials. Good help files and easy install.
Great work.
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JHoogstede (verified owner) –
After a trial-period with the Walls&Tiles collection I was convinced of it’s capabilities and I can highly recommend it! I bought mine as the complete version with material presets. The control you have one the bricks is great, love the color-correction options for example! Only missing thing is the lack of a preview of the texture in the model. This sometimes makes it a little hard to create a good placement of the texture. But other than that, I highly recommend the Walls&Tiles plugin!
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Admin VIZPARK –
Hi troubleman. The viewport preview works (and has always worked) fine when using per Object mapping mode. It does not work fine in most cases (depending on how units are setup for 3Ds Max in general) when using Real World mapping though. We looked into this but cannot fix it, because it´s something related to BerconTile (which is not our own development). We have recently released a new version of Crossmap 1.5.0 which improved viewport performance significantly, which enables to use higher resolution previews for the viewport buffer. Hope this helps.
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troubleman –
the missing preview in the viewport is a big issue , do they fix it in a newer plug in version ?
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d.sign (verified owner) –
Its been a while since this plugin is on my wishlist. Very usefull for creating all kinds of stone/brick walls and floors, even custom ones that often occur as special demand from clients. Finaly, I treated myself and added it to my workflow.
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marcinperek (verified owner) –
Great bitmaps resolution, huge time saver, many configurations, easy to use:)
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3deek –
A very handy tool for making brick walls floors and even wooden floors. The material manager is also a time saver. And the support is outstanding!
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steve –
An excellent tool from Vizpark which will fit nicely into my workflow. Very intuitive to use with
lots of options so you can get just the look you want. Martin was very quick to response to any
questions I had, which I’m very greatful for, can highly recommend.
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smereces –
Thank you Vizpark Team for this awesome tool! Is really useful in my pipeline to create this kind surfaces.
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