Is it possible to use MatCap with r3f?

[Franckapik]

Hi,
I am not yet familiar with matcaps but before to learn how to use or on blender, i was wondering if it was possible to use them with r3f ?

[gsimone]

It's just like using any material with a texture, use useLoader to load the map and then use it as a prop:

const [map] = useLoader(THREE.TextureLoader, [mapUrl])

...
<meshMatcapMaterial matcap={map} />
...

[Franckapik]

Thank you a lot @gsimone . So if i understand, i should :

1 - create and exports matcaps from my blender file like the sphere below :

2- Export the scene in gltf and use gltftojsx

3- Replace the the basic/standart material with matcap textures.

?

[gsimone]

That's the idea, yes.

NOTE: I'll convert the issue to a discussion