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Compute Normal Z

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UE Version: 4.19
JohnLogostini

October 5, 2024, 5:58 am
Takes X and Y normal vectors and compute the Z component
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   Begin Object Class=/Script/Engine.MaterialExpressionFunctionOutput Name="MaterialExpressionFunctionOutput_0"
   End Object
   Begin Object Name="MaterialExpressionFunctionOutput_0"
      OutputName="Normal"
      Description="Completed XYZ Normal output with computed Z component"
      SortPriority=1
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      InputName="X"
      Description="Normal X vector input"
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      InputType=FunctionInput_Scalar
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      InputType=FunctionInput_Scalar
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   End Object
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End Object
Begin Object Class=/Script/UnrealEd.MaterialGraphNode Name="MaterialGraphNode_4"
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   End Object
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End Object
Begin Object Class=/Script/UnrealEd.MaterialGraphNode Name="MaterialGraphNode_5"
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End Object
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