normal map and UV problems

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Hello everybody.

1_i have a problem with setting up good UVs.
since XSI 7.5 does not have a good enough relax tool i usually use UNFOLD but it not enough... i have been trying to find a good UV software. i am actually aiming to get the checker texture perfectly spaced on my mesh (if you know what i mean). What do you guys advise?

2_ when i use symmetrical mapping, i get a harsh seam in the middle of the mesh that is caused by the normal map. is there any way to get rid of normal map seams?

Ark

Have you tried welding the seems and softening the normals before you bake?

Neavah

massive amount of normal mapping info on the wiki : http://wiki.polycount.com/NormalMap?highlight=(normal)|(mapping)

scroll down for the part about mirroring.

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hello Ark, i do not want to weld the seams because i am talking about baking the half the model only, turns out you have to offset your uv shell before you bake!

hello Neavah, THANKS DUDE YOU ROCK!