Stencil for polymesh in edit mode?

[system]

Tried to use a stencil on a polymesh and it had no effect.

Made the stencil from a .psd in black and white, imported into the Alpha palette, then did “Make Stencil”.

The stencil was wraped part way around my polymesh and everything looked correct.

When i left edit mode, the stencil worked - but that is not what i need.

If a stencil cannot be used on a 3D object, how do i get a similar effect?

Thanks all!

[aurick]

Stencils can be sculpted through, but cannot be used to control deformations. Only a mask can do that.

To convert an imported alpha into a mask and place it where you want it on the model, check out this tutorial.

[system]

Ah! Thanks Aurick!
Another quick solution and cool script

Amazing how every time i need to learn something to solve some problem, there is a tutorial or tool script available!