rokket opened this issue on Apr 12, 2014 · 11 posts
rokket posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 8:37 AM
How can I fix texture stretching? I am using Wings 3D and UVMapper classic, so I don't have a huge load of flexible options.
I am experimenting with making slinky unmentionables. I was happy with it until I saw this.
Nudity tagged, just to cover the bases.
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PhilC posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 9:11 AM
You are going to be limited by the software that you are using. It looks like you are planar mapping, try cylindrical in the Y axis with no caps.
Or if you would like to send me the OBJ file I'll be happy to UV map it for you in UV Layout Pro. Will only take a couple of minutes.
rokket posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 9:16 AM
I'll give your suggestion a shot and see what happens. I may look into buying a good program later this year.
If I had a nickle for ever time a woman told me to get lost, I could buy Manhattan.
Ian Porter posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 9:16 AM
You could try Roadkill
http://www.pullin-shapes.co.uk/page8.htm
It is a free UVmapping tool that can unfold a mesh to create a UV map with minimal distortion.
shvrdavid posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 9:26 AM
I use Blender to do most of my UV mapping.
It is free, but has a steep learning curve to learn he whole program.
The UV part of it requires that you know some of the modeling options to add seams, but it is not that hard to learn.
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booksbydavid posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 11:44 AM
I've just acquired 3dCoat. It's UV mapping is amazingly easy and results are incredible. I modeled a whole figure and with 3dCoat's UV tools I had seams marked and a good quality map made in a matter of a few minutes with no stretching. It's a bit expensive, but it does do a whole lot more then UV maps. :)
maxxxmodelz posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 11:59 AM
+1 for 3dCoat. It's the best in the industry outside of Mari. The autounwrap is surprisingly fast and accurate, with ZERO texture stetching.
Tools : 3dsmax 2015, Daz Studio 4.6, PoserPro 2012, Blender
v2.74
System: Pentium QuadCore i7, under Win 8, GeForce GTX 780 / 2GB
GPU.
booksbydavid posted Sat, 12 April 2014 at 6:06 PM
The new version of 3dCoat has a button you push that automatically evens out your UVs. It's great.
rokket posted Sun, 13 April 2014 at 3:18 AM
Now I need to get the textures right and I will release this one.
Nudity tagged just in case...
If I had a nickle for ever time a woman told me to get lost, I could buy Manhattan.
rokket posted Sun, 13 April 2014 at 5:41 AM
Quote - You could try Roadkill
http://www.pullin-shapes.co.uk/page8.htm
It is a free UVmapping tool that can unfold a mesh to create a UV map with minimal distortion.
I downloaded Roadkill. I've heard it mentioned before, but I haven't tried it yet. I am going to read through the manual before I do anything with it.
Thanks for the link.
If I had a nickle for ever time a woman told me to get lost, I could buy Manhattan.
EnglishBob posted Mon, 14 April 2014 at 7:09 AM
Attached Link: How to UV map clothing
> Quote - I downloaded Roadkill. I've heard it mentioned before, but I haven't tried it yet. I am going to read through the manual before I do anything with it.You may find my tutorial useful, also.