How to write depth for node material compatibility with SSAO2?

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In relation to my other post: Imphenzia PixPal palette texture node PBR material example

I’ve tried to extend this to also work with SSAO2 by adding SceneDepth and FragDepth nodes to the node material, but I haven’t been able to get it to work:

How do I extend a node material to work with SSAO2?

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You have to use the PrePassOutput block and connect the viewNormal and viewDepth inputs for SSAO2 to work.

Here’s an example for SSR, which needs viewDepth, viewNormal and reflectivity:

[…] It was not difficult to add it for SSAO2 in your PG, so here it is:

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Thanks @Evgeni_Popov but for the second (my) example, I’m still seeing a lot of depth issues:

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I removed the FragDepth and SceneDepth nodes I had added, and now it’s working, thanks @Evgeni_Popov !

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