Specular Gloss Map in Vanda Engine 1 is a a texture that controls the shape/power of the specular highlights from real-time lights. The higher the value of a pixel (from black to white), the shinier the surface will appear in-game. Therefore, surfaces such as dry stone or cotton fabric would tend to have a very dark specular map, while surfaces like polished chrome or plastic would tend to have lighter specular maps.
Sample Gloss Map
To apply a Specular Gloss Map to a geometry or skin, follow these steps:
· Select the skin or instanced geometry you want to apply Gloss Map to its geometry.
· Click the 
button or go to Modify | Geometry | Material... menu.
· Click the Gloss... button. This opens a standard File dialog that lets you select a DDS file.
· Select your desired Gloss Map and Click Open.
To remove a Specular Gloss Map from a geometry or skin, follow these steps:
· Select the instanced geometry or skin.
· Click the button or go to Modify | Geometry | Material... menu.
· Now select the - button next to the Gloss button.
· In a new dialog box that appears, click Yes button.
