UVW Map Modifier or UVW unwrap

[The_Fragger]

Hi Guys,

 

can I use the UVW Map modifier for "Quick-texturing" or must I unwrap everything by UNWRAP UVW ? Sometimes UVW MAP is quicker ...

 

I took a look at the UVW's in the PSD's of the A-10C and everything is unwraped. Just wondering.

[joey45]

I use Unwrap uvw.

[SkateZilla]

I use the unwrap uvw modifier to move, scale and position the vertices on the Texture map.

[Ich666]

Im using Unwrap UVW too. UV Map might be quick, but its not efficient and a pain to draw a texture. Essentially all of the functions of UV Map are in Unwrap UVW too, but I would personally do it all by hand, because Max can't tell what sections of the texture are up close to the player and therefore need to be scaled larger on the UV. Also there isnt yet any Algorithm that can effectively place all the UV islands so youre not wasting UV Space. That said, I dont know how experienced you are with Unwrapping (although your work so far indicates you know your stuff). The best places to gain knowledge on such subjects and ask specific questions are dedicated 3d Art forums, such as polycount. Have a look there if we cant help you :)

[The_Fragger]

Im using Unwrap UVW too. UV Map might be quick, but its not efficient and a pain to draw a texture. Essentially all of the functions of UV Map are in Unwrap UVW too, but I would personally do it all by hand, because Max can't tell what sections of the texture are up close to the player and therefore need to be scaled larger on the UV. Also there isnt yet any Algorithm that can effectively place all the UV islands so youre not wasting UV Space. That said, I dont know how experienced you are with Unwrapping (although your work so far indicates you know your stuff). The best places to gain knowledge on such subjects and ask specific questions are dedicated 3d Art forums, such as polycount. Have a look there if we cant help you :)

 

Yes I know - the thing is that I hate skinning :D. Just wanted to ask if the easier way is permitted :thumbup:. Thank you guys :thumbup:

[joey45]

It can be a chore at times....

[SkateZilla]

Im using Unwrap UVW too. UV Map might be quick, but its not efficient and a pain to draw a texture. Essentially all of the functions of UV Map are in Unwrap UVW too, but I would personally do it all by hand, because Max can't tell what sections of the texture are up close to the player and therefore need to be scaled larger on the UV. Also there isnt yet any Algorithm that can effectively place all the UV islands so youre not wasting UV Space. That said, I dont know how experienced you are with Unwrapping (although your work so far indicates you know your stuff). The best places to gain knowledge on such subjects and ask specific questions are dedicated 3d Art forums, such as polycount. Have a look there if we cant help you :)

 

I was unaware I could do it inside unwrap.

 

I was using UVWMAP, Setting it to FIT, aligning it, then changing the Gizmo to Equal Dimentions (1,1; 2,2 etc) so the Gizmo was square,the loading in UVW Unwrap and scaling, moving from there, then tweak vertices, export the UVW Wireframe Map to load into photoshop.

[The_Fragger]

I took a look at the unwrapped mesh (A-10C) in photoshop (first layer) and I was confused how they get the texture seamless on the model, because the unwrapping (from my point of view) is sometimes very grubby. I mean overlapping faces and stuff :huh:.

[SkateZilla]

I took a look at the unwrapped mesh (A-10C) in photoshop (first layer) and I was confused how they get the texture seamless on the model, because the unwrapping (from my point of view) is sometimes very grubby. I mean overlapping faces and stuff :huh:.

 

You can select and move individual vertices and Polygons in the UVWUNWRAP window.

 

Then you can apply a checker pattern to Align everything. there's also the "Flatten" option, that does it automatically, then you can just select individual polygons/segments and move them closer/compress them.

[Blaze]

Unwrapping is the biggest PITA in 3D modeling. They need a Staples "That Was Easy" button to automatically render it unwrapped. :D

[joey45]

I see it as an adventure...... with 6 pints of tea and 10 tonnes of chocolate...

[SkateZilla]

Unwrapping is the biggest PITA in 3D modeling. They need a Staples "That Was Easy" button to automatically render it unwrapped. :D

 

Or a Simple, PAINT THIS MESH Mode.

 

hit the Button, and you mouse pointer turns into a paint brush, paint the mesh and automatically export the UVW MAP In a FLAT Mode, then you just have to condense them.

[The_Fragger]

Unwrap...relax...stitch...relax..relax :wallbash:

 

Or simply doing this job in Mudbox.

Edited August 1, 2013 by The_Fragger