3Ds Max 2013 - Pinching Texture Points

Metzger

Hey all, need a little guidance on this issue. While unwrapping an object I noticed a issue on all of my inset window pieces.

The Problem in question:



As you can see there is my UV layout on the right and the model to the right. I am getting a weird pinch on those inset windows in. I'm just looking for a nice clean texture flow on those inset pieces. I've tried everything in my UV mapping knowledge with no avail. Was just wondering if someone can shed some light on this.

Sean VanGorder

There's no way to get around that without breaking the corner edges. You'll have to decide between keeping it seamless with a little distortion or breaking off those faces.

parallel

Maybe it will align if you weld the window to the pane? Then separate afterwards if needed.

Metzger

Sean VanGorder wrote: »

There's no way to get around that without breaking the corner edges. You'll have to decide between keeping it seamless with a little distortion or breaking off those faces.

Now with breaking those corner edges would that lead to a poor Ambient Occlusion map? That's the only reason for me to keep these corners attached.

Sean VanGorder

Your UV layout won't influence your AO bake. The only downside to breaking those corners is that it will be harder to paint textures without seams. In a small corner like that it shouldn't be much of an issue though.

Metzger

Sean VanGorder wrote: »

Your UV layout won't influence your AO bake. The only downside to breaking those corners is that it will be harder to paint textures without seams. In a small corner like that it shouldn't be much of an issue though.

Much appreciated Sean, I guess in the grand scheme of things, a tiny corner in a scene won't cause much panic. Thanks for the help