All; I have three projects currently on hold because I can't seem to get a plank shader to work. I would prefer to use a procedural shader rather than a texture map.  A screen shot of one that works,  or a link to a tutorial(other than the info in the Carrara manual.. not real helpful), heck a link to a shader I can take apart would be great.  If there is an easier way ( I have all the DCG and Inagoni plugins) Please enlighten me. When I try to create the shader, the planking runs the wrong direction, or it turns black.. GRRRR. Any help that could be provided would be appreciated.