Hello friends !
I do have a mesh with a uvw map, that fits perfect.
Now, I want to use the retopology tool, because I do have some triangles on teh source mesh.
Can I transform or adopt the existing UVW coordinates to my new re-topology mesh ?
Thx for every little help,
appreciate that much,
capu
UV mapping is based on the model’s point structure. Retopology by definition changes the point structure of the model, which of course would prevent the UV mapping from working anymore.
What you can do is apply your original texture to the model as polypaint. You can then use projection during the retopology phase to transfer that polypaint to the new topology. You can then remap the new mesh and transfer the polypaint to a new texture.
Thank you aurick for your reply.
Well, I think that’s a little bit confusing me.
a) apply your original texture to the mesh with polypaint
hmm, how to do that ?
do you have a step by step quick instruction ?
I know how to paint directly on the mesh, so I do have the polypaint, and I know I can use Texture to color, but I can’t use this option, because my texture doesn’t fit to my new re-topology mesh ?
b) you can then use projection during the retopology phase
well, my retopology phase is finished, and my mesh is now a poly mesh.
so, isn’t it anymore possible ? what options do I have and how to do ?
c) transfer the polypaint to a new texture.
well, I think that would be the function Col–>Texture
but I couldn’t make my way until point c.
uff, I hope there is maybe some way. Of course, the best idea would be to tranfer the UVW coordinates, but of course, the new topology is different, so that may not work, just in my dreams I think…
thx for ever little help,
capu