This
tutorial shows you how to map a material to a curved surface, such
as a road or a garden hose.
You will start with the
same pawnshop model featured in the Composite Map tutorial, and
use a spline to map a brick-like material onto the building’s arched
entrance.
In this tutorial, you
will learn how to:
- Choose a mapping method for an object
- Create a spline and use it as a guide
when mapping a texture to the object
- Adjust the mapping through manipulation
of the object’s UVW coordinates
Skill level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 1 hour
Preparation for This Tutorial
- If you have not already downloaded the
tutorial files (MAX scenes and other assets), download them now
and unzip them into a project folder called \Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 tutorials. See
Where to Find Tutorial Files.
- On the Quick Access toolbar, click
(Project Folder) and set
your current project to Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 Tutorials.
