What is displacement map in SAP CA-VE - SAP Visual Enterprise?

SAP Term: displacement map

• Component: CA-VE

• Component Name: SAP Visual Enterprise

• Description: A second texture map in the bump-mapping procedure that is used to simulate bumpiness by depicting how light casts shadows across the surface of the original texture.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A displacement map is a feature of SAP Visual Enterprise (CA-VE) that allows users to create 3D models of objects and environments. It uses a combination of 3D geometry and textures to create realistic representations of objects and environments. The displacement map is used to create a 3D model from a 2D image, allowing for more detailed and accurate representations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the displacement map, users must first create a 2D image of the object or environment they wish to model. This image can be created using any image editing software, such as Photoshop or GIMP. Once the image is created, it can be imported into SAP Visual Enterprise and used as the basis for the displacement map. The displacement map will then be used to create a 3D model from the 2D image. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a displacement map, it is important to ensure that the 2D image is as detailed as possible. This will ensure that the 3D model created from the displacement map is as accurate and realistic as possible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the resolution of the 2D image is high enough for SAP Visual Enterprise to accurately create a 3D model from it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The displacement map feature of SAP Visual Enterprise can be used in conjunction with other features, such as lighting and shading, to create more realistic 3D models. Additionally, displacement maps can be used in conjunction with other 3D modeling software, such as Blender or Maya, to create even more detailed and accurate models.