Apply mesh displacement using height map

Support Modeling
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Hi guys, how are you doing?

Is it possible to acctually displace a geometry using a map? I´m thinking of doing that on scanned models for 3d printing. Let´s say I have a displacement map, I want to use it to enhance the details on the model, not like we do for render, do you know what I mean?

Cheers!

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You’re likely going to want to combine the Displacement modifier with the Subdivision Surface modifier. That’s one way.

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Use the displace modifier. Once it is setup, you can apply the effect to the mesh itself.