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u_k77
02-06-2006, 04:40 AM
hi all..

i'm MAX user and have just started using lightwave 8 (for a project) a few days back.. i really need a quick help here..

normally in Max when u change the texture in photoshop it automatically updates the materials and we rarely have to reload the textures..

can we do the same thing in lightwave also.. coz i had to make some changes and they dont automatically update..

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease help

regards
ercax
02-06-2006, 06:45 AM
Take a look at this. It not as elegant as what you're used to in Max, since it needs manual refresh, but still better than nothing :) Good luck.
http://www.dstorm.co.jp/english/plugin/image.htm#AutoImageReplace
PentamiterBeast
02-06-2006, 04:09 PM
Well, you can either open the image editor, select the image in question, hit Replace, then OK at the file requester, as the file name/location is the same. Alternately, if you close the object, and re-open it, then the new textures are loaded.
u_k77
02-07-2006, 05:23 AM
thanx ercax (http://forums.cgsociety.org/member.php?u=135399) vbmenu_register("postmenu_3222405", true); for the plugin script..

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thanks PentamiterBeast

i used the replace option... but thats a lengthy process..

i'll try the reloading one...

thanx
ercax
02-07-2006, 06:43 AM
No problem.
I wish it was automatic like you said it was in Max. I use it with a key assigned to it( makes it easier for lazy people) but still I have to do it myself.

Have fun in LW, it must feel real different/weird after Max, good luck :)
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