Yes it is uv mapped through blacksmith 3d. (great program).

Do you mean that if the normal comes from a flat plane it will still render correctly to the object that is not a plane? such as a ship or archetecture? I"m kind of new to the modeling and mapping thing, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance. Trying to learn. I could download blender. I use to have that program but to me it was a steep learning curve at the time. Maybe not now. I never really have looked at the export dialogue box in 3d coat very closely. I might want to do that. It sounds as if you are saying I might need to get a baker plugin? Is this something that comes with programs like maya, blender? or is it a third party plugin that I would have to get. (My ignorance shows I know). Anyway, I really appreciate the responses. Extremely helpful. Thanks.