Complex UV mapping

[bubs]

Hi guys,

I decided to have a first go at some 'proper' modelling in sketchup. I've had a go at Eileen Gray's Transat Chair using Whaat's Artisan plugin (a cheeky free trial!), which I found to be great. I used sculpting tools to make the cushions more realistic looking, and whilst I still see sub-division issues in the render (please feel free to help out here too!) my main issue was with the UV mapping, which, in SketchUp on this kind of surface, is truly awful. I had intended using a slightly distressed / aged leather on the cushions, but the mapping was so bad I had to opt for a very plain texture (with too much bump!) to hide this.

Anybody got any tips / fixes to texture map complex forms like this?

Thanks in advance as always.

Bubs

[Stinkie]

This might be of interest to you: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtop ... t=sketchuv

[cotty]

Sometimes this is helpful too:
sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=44552

[Whaat]

This might be of interest to you: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtop ... t=sketchuv

[bubs]

Thanks a million guys! super help as ever. I'm baking a re-do with the texture I had wanted to use all nicely mapped! (well almost perfect!)

I'll post the results.

Bubs

[Stinkie]

This might be of interest to you: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtop ... t=sketchuv

lol.

I love that plugin.

[bubs]

Couple of small stretching issues to tweek, but I'm really happy with his for a first effort!

Thanks guys

[Pibuz]

Awesome!
Dale's plugin is extraordinary

[bubs]

Thanks Pibuz! means a lot coming from you!

I uploaded my distressed leather material to the database for all to enjoy!