CGTalk - Texporter problem

Feanoro

05-19-2003, 02:42 AM

Hi all,

Youve probably got this question before, but i searched and couldnt find an answer.

Anyway, when texporter does its thing, it seems like im getting a top view eg.

The mesh is a head.

http://www.feedingedgar.live.com.au/texporter.JPG

What settings to i need to change to get map i can actually paint on?

Thanks very much.

Bobo

05-19-2003, 03:01 AM

Originally posted by Feanoro

What settings to i need to change to get map i can actually paint on?

Thanks very much.

In Max 5.x, use the Unwrap_UVW Modifier to flatten the texture coordinates first. Texporter just "exports the Texture coordinates" as the name suggests, you have to prepare the model before that. Check the help on the available options...

Feanoro

05-19-2003, 03:06 AM

Thanks, ill check it out.

Im using 4, does the same still apply?

cheers

visualboo

05-19-2003, 04:06 AM

Pretty much except there's no Unwrap_UVW modifier.

Look up Unwrap or UVW modifier in the help

CapnPanic

05-19-2003, 04:09 AM

well there _is_ a unwrap_uvw modifier, but its all manual, so no nice and easy 'flatten mapping' tool...so you should just upgrade to max 5! :beer:

Feanoro

05-19-2003, 04:12 AM

Oh ok cool, so will you buy it for me? :D

CapnPanic

05-19-2003, 04:14 AM

sure...i'll send a check right over...just keep an eye on the mailbox :D

Feanoro

05-19-2003, 04:23 AM

Great, ill go out and wait for it. :D

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