Particle age map doesn't work?

[senorpablo]

Trying to use particle flow to create some simple smoke. Max relies on the particle age map in a materials opacity to fade particles over time.

The particle age map doesn't seem to be compatible with Octane. I tried the baking texture and didn't have any luck.

Is there any workaround to get this working? I can't imagine how else to do any kind of fading particle without this kind of functionality.

[paride4331]

Hi paulforgy,
have you tried that?
Regards
Paride

[senorpablo]

That doesn't work. I've tried baking texture too.

[paride4331]

Hi paulforgy,
could you share (in Pm if you want) a scene with your issue please?
Regards
Paride

[senorpablo]

Hi paulforgy,
could you share (in Pm if you want) a scene with your issue please?
Regards
Paride

PM sent.

[pixelcan]

Was this ever solved?

I'm having exactly the same problem.
Need to fade particles over time(age).
Any ideas?

[senorpablo]

Any news on particle age map?

Now that there is vertex color support, this seems like it might be closer to being possible.

[paride4331]

Hi senorpablo,
developers are working on it.
Regards
Paride