Normal Mapping Dialog

Command entry:Unwrap UVW modifier

Edit UVs rollout

Click Open UV Editor button.

Edit UVWs dialog

Polygon sub-object level

Mapping menu

Normal Mapping

The Normal Mapping method of procedural mapping applies planar maps based on different vector-projection methods to texture polygons. It is the most straightforward method, but can result in even greater texture distortion than with Flatten Mapping Dialog. The Normal Mapping dialog lets you control how clusters are defined and mapped.

Interface

(drop-down)

Sets the mapping method:

Back/Front
Left/Right
Top/Bottom
Box No Top
Box
Diamond

Spacing

The amount of space between clusters.

The higher this setting, the larger the gap that appears between clusters.

Normalize Clusters

When on, the final layout is scaled down to 1.0 square unit to fit within the standard editor mapping area. When off, the final size of the clusters is in object space, and tends to be much larger than the editor mapping area. For best results, keep this option enabled.

Rotate Clusters

When on, clusters are rotated to minimize the size of their bounding box. For instance, the bounding box of a rectangle rotated 45 degrees occupies more area than one rotated 90 degrees.

Align By Width

When on, the width of the clusters controls the layout of the clusters. When off, the height controls the layout.

OK

Accepts the settings, closes the dialog, and performs the mapping as specified.

Cancel

Undoes any changes and closes the dialog.

Set As Default

Makes the current settings the defaults for the current session.