Looking for a good, inexpensive program that will give a clean UV map. UVMapper shows everything- including the inside of a constructed object. I need something that will just map the surface.

Have U tried separating it by "groups" or "material"? ;=]

I have. But it was built out of primatives and when I try to select just an area on the surface, the grouping tool selects everything else as well. The object is the Alliance Crusier I posted a WIP on. this is the adress; http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=1050785&Start=1&Artist=mdbruffy&ByArtist=Yes Right now, I'm trying to clean up the map that UVMapper made and it's a very long and tedious process because there are six views that have to be cleaned up.

Try 'materializing' it in Wings3d and then exporting the parts you want to map, not perfect but better than trying to clean up internal maps.

Sounds like what you're looking for is an Unwrap or Shrink Wrap UV function and to my limited knowledge of 3D apps that only comes with expensive apps like Modo or Maya.

Attached Link: http://www.unwrap3d.com/

Wish I'd looked at this thread a little later ;-) Good one Doc!

Just tried it. The demo doesn't allow you to save the map so how does anyone know if they want it or not?

Does it let you "unwrap" things?

Hey md,

Tell you what ...

If you want to send me your object ...

I could buy the s/w and unwrap the object and see if it works.

Yes? ..... This offer is good for the next 15 minutes.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

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Attached Link: http://www.righthemisphere.com/products/duv/

It does unwrap- shatters the model into pieces instead of views. It comes out looking like a model kit with the pieces attached to a frame- remeber those? I would have posted a screenshot for you to see but the demo doesn't allow that either. Geep, if you really want to put out the money for something you can't really test before hand, let me know when you're ready.

Looks pretty straight forward to me. UV Mapper Pro will let you select by vertex, facet, edge, group, material, geometry, uv set, or texture. Surely one of these can select the nonsurface portions and delete them. If you feel like letting me have a look at it, shoot me an IM.

So did you buy it Doc? It looks like a great product. If you did, any reviews?

" ... I would have posted a screenshot for you to see but the demo doesn't allow that either. ..."

@ mdbruffy,

Hmmm ... Well, I don't think I want a program that disables my PRINT SCREEN button. ????? Does it really do that?

Perhaps you could give UVDan a shot at it re: post #13.

cheers,(?)
dr geep
;=?

P.S. @ destro75
Actually, if I were going to do a review, I should really do one for UVMapper Pro first ... since I have been using it for years. ;=]

It did in my case. it wouldn't export a map and when I tried to save the screenshot and went to Photoshop to get it, the clipboard option was greyed out. There was nothing to get. I don't know if the full program does that- probabably not. But like I said before, If you can't see the final results of the program ...it'd be like buying something blind- you don't know exactly what it will do. I've sent UVDan an e-mail. See if he can help.

I am looking forward to your obj. I have much confidence that UV Mapper Pro will do the job.

Hey UV, Post a couple o' screen pics if/when you get a chance, ok? Thanks. I'm just curious. ;=]

The e-mail with the obj has been sent. now we can only wait and see. I honestly hope this works. But I have to say after seeing how the classic verison does, I have my doubts. I would love to be proven wrong.

tHE pRO VERSION IS 1,000,000 times MORE POWERFUL WITH A REALTIME 3d oPEN gl DISPLAY THE YOU CAN TWIST, ROTATE, SCALE, ETC. Oops, sorry (dang caps lock thingy strikes again) ;=]

I know the feeling. It happens to me sometimes too. Dan has the file now. so it shouldn't be much longer till we know one way or the other.

I will have a look at it and post some screenshots later.

Thanks UV. ;=]

WOW ! You're fast! ........ me? ...... I'm only half-fast. ;=]

You're welcome geep.

If there's anything else I can do to tyr to help, let me know.

;=]

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So this doesn't do planer and box and so on, like the classic verison?

Okay, I'm probably jumping the gun. sorry.This is only the second time that someone else has worked with my designs so I'm a little on edge.

Easy does it md ...I know how you feel. I know UVDan will do you proud. ;=]

Thanks, Geep.

;=]

It's ok mdbruffy. Do not sweat. UV Mapper Pro does Planar, Box, Cylinder (with and without caps), Spherical, and Polar mapping as represented by the icons across the top right.

Din't I tole ya. ............................................ ;=] <<<<<<<<<<<<< (fairly large grins)

Attached Link: UV Mapping Forum Tutorials

(with a lrge grin) okay...thanks.

Let me know when it's ready.

I will be in touch, don't worry.

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" ... I would have posted a screenshot for you to see but the demo doesn't allow that either. ..."

@ mdbruffy,

Hmmm ... Well, I don't think I want a program that disables my PRINT SCREEN button. ????? Does it really do that?

Errm... Surely you can use PaintShopPro (or almost certainly Photoshop (which I can't afford)) to capture screen shots??? That's how I always do them (My "Print Screen"/"SysRq" key is hidden under a layer of dust - I've never used it. Done lots of screen-caps tho.. using PSP v4!

Cheers
Diolma

Message edited on: 09/24/2005 17:32

Hi diolma! When I cannot use the printscreen button I use the Corel Capture utility that comes with Corel Photopaint. Until you posted I had forgotten about it. It is very rare that I cannot use the printscreen button, and it is usually more convenient to do so.

I only have Photoshop Elements- Photoshop's little brother. This demo was the first time I couldn't do a screen capture- that fact doesn't do alot to encourage me. Kind of makes me wonder what they're hidding. If the program's really that great and they really want people to see how good it is, why don't they have a full verison with a 14 day or 30 day life-span?

................... NaySay says it's "camouflage." ;=]

I will bet that NaySayGuy got beat up ALOT when he was going to school. 8^)

That's good. Real good.....

School? ....................... What's that?

(Editor's note - NSG flunked "sandbox" and never made it out of kindergarden)

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