ABF correction / "magical" procedures? / academic question

[jeric_synergy]

UV mapping seems to be the Hawt Tawpic.... so here's an academic question:

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The original object was a straight "box", then tortured with Twist and Bend. The UV map is an untouched, raw ABF mapping. (Pretty good!)

Obviously, to get the UV back to a "straight" representation, one could just get a coffee, buckle down, and start moving points, but for those who are conversant w/the UV tools: Is there any better* way to regularize the UV map?

ABF test ribbon.lwo


*besides going back in time and approaching the problem correctly. It's an academic question.

[djwaterman]

Yes, in this particular case, use PX UV Creeper instead.

[Ztreem]

If you start with a box I suggest you UV map it before you deform it then it will stay straight.

[jeric_synergy]

If you start with a box I suggest you UV map it before you deform it then it will stay straight.

Read the footnote.

[Ztreem]

Ok, missed that. But sometimes it can be easier to start over and make it the right way instead of trying to fix it afterwards. Your example model seems like a very easy model to just redo.

[jeric_synergy]

Yeah, but it's just an example I whipped up to illustrate the point. For a REAL object, with complicated curves, some method (apparently PX UV Creeper, until it's not available/compatible) would be good for users.

It's pretty gratifying, to me at least, what a good job ABF actually does.

[Ma3rk]

UV mapping seems to be the Hawt Tawpic.... so here's an academic question:

Regardez cette zjhayyyy PEGG, si vous plait:



The original object was a straight "box", then tortured with Twist and Bend. The UV map is an untouched, raw ABF mapping. (Pretty good!)

Obviously, to get the UV back to a "straight" representation, one could just get a coffee, buckle down, and start moving points, but for those who are conversant w/the UV tools: Is there any better* way to regularize the UV map?

Just thought I'd post these as a consideration:



Literally took ~ 4 clicks not counting the export settings. Didn't even have to select edges as they were already cut in this model. Just Unfolded, Packed and then used the Straighten options.

Didn' t even have time for the microwave to reheat a mug.

[jeric_synergy]

Rizome, ehhh? ::rubs chin::

Pretty flippin' magical. --- Are there options for maintaining a correspondence between polygon area and the resulting UV area? Or is this a byproduct of the Straighten option?

[Ztreem]

Rizome, ehhh? ::rubs chin::

Pretty flippin' magical. --- Are there options for maintaining a correspondence between polygon area and the resulting UV area? Or is this a byproduct of the Straighten option?

This is not magical it’s what most decent 3d apps can do native or with some plugins. It’s just a proof of LW lack of UV tools.

[Ma3rk]

Rizome, ehhh? ::rubs chin::

Pretty flippin' magical. --- Are there options for maintaining a correspondence between polygon area and the resulting UV area? Or is this a byproduct of the Straighten option?

You have SO much control. Island groupings. Locking options. Individual island packing preferences. A lot of "I didn't know you could do that with UV's."

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe...ouhXYL1pL45Zug

The Unfold 3D vids are the beta of RizomUV. But you'll probably find this one of particular interest:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfeHPBq1yYs

Take note at the 3 min. mark of feature found in the menus & not in the UI.

But also in case you haven't seen them:

https://vimeo.com/282394320

https://vimeo.com/284859229

Not needed to use RizomUV, but nice to know the tools are there.