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Unfolding a UV mesh

Lesson 2: UV unfolding

Outputting UVs

 

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Adjusting the checker pattern

Although not always necessary, it is often helpful to increase the number of squares in your checker pattern. This can help you to more easily spot deformities in the pattern.

To increase the number of squares in the checker pattern

1. -click the torso and select Object Mode from the marking menu.
2. Select the torso in the perspective view.
3. Open the Attribute Editor and navigate to the checker_pattern tab.
4. Click the box next to Color.
5. In the place2dTexture tab, set Repeat UV to 10, 10.

   The number of squares on the torso increases.