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FS2004 GMax textures application

dva51

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Hi to all:)
I'm a GMax beginner and sometime I find problems in applying textures.
For instance (i/e lake boat "Concordia", see pictures) I had the main model by some solids (boxes&tubes) duly meshes modelled.
Well, when I applyied textures for the first two solids (keel and hull) no problem (avoiding comment on textures precision, please); but at the tird one (upper deck), there is no way to go on! planarmaps are fixed and editable and all seems right, but after exporting model, his view is bad: all the deck is black!!:confused:

There is somebody that can drive me "step by step" on the right procedure?:wizard:

:p Hundred thanks to the "angel" that shall help me in this way

Aldo ... a diesel mind
 

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OK, some tips ...

Convert your part to editable poly or editable mesh.

If not already done so, Apply the material with an associated diffuse texture map to it. You should immediately see it spread out across all surfaces.

Add a UVW Map modifier, giving some best guess square length/width dimension, say 10 x 10 meters, or more than enough to cover the surface to be textured.

Select a suitable Viewport, say Top (best for horizontal surfaces).

Click View Align, to align your map (in this case to look top down).

Add a Mesh Select modifier. Select the polys you want textured, i.e. the upper deck.

Add the UVUnwrap modifier and go to edit.

In the long run you may want to get acquainted with the LithUnwrap way of doing things. Do a Search here for more tips and details.
 
mjahn said:
OK, some tips ...

Convert your part to editable poly or editable mesh.

If not already done so, Apply the material with an associated diffuse texture map to it. You should immediately see it spread out across all surfaces.

Add a UVW Map modifier, giving some best guess square length/width dimension, say 10 x 10 meters, or more than enough to cover the surface to be textured.

Select a suitable Viewport, say Top (best for horizontal surfaces).

Click View Align, to align your map (in this case to look top down).

Add a Mesh Select modifier. Select the polys you want textured, i.e. the upper deck.

Add the UVUnwrap modifier and go to edit.

In the long run you may want to get acquainted with the LithUnwrap way of doing things. Do a Search here for more tips and details.
Click to expand...

Many thanks, mjahn:)
at last I finish the job
thank you again
 

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