[Plugin] UVTools 0.2 Pro (Beta) (Updated for SU6)

dedmin · 4 Apr 2011, 08:39

Forgot to mention - to import the .obj file in Blender 2.5 first open it in LithUnwrap, then save it again as .obj. When I tried to open directly in Blender there is an error.

rombout · 11 Apr 2011, 18:41

so there is still no update on how to open the *.OBJ in blender???

yiannosh · 13 Apr 2011, 15:44

Would u please give me a link to download the UV tool plug-in? Thanks

thomthom · 13 Apr 2011, 16:58

@yiannosh said:

Would u please give me a link to download the UV tool plug-in? Thanks

At the bottom of the first post in the first page.

Alan Fraser · 20 Apr 2011, 09:24

Just an idea that stemmed from another topic on the UV mapping facilities in SU (or lack thereof). Is it possible to call an external program with Ruby, in the same way you can call an image editor in Preferences?
If so, it would be really cool if some kind of .ini file could be added to the obj export command, so that exporting the UVs to obj automatically fired up UU3D (for example) and opened the proxy. I know that might not be possible for all UV editors as some don't open obj files, merely import them; but even if we had to write the path manually in some preference file, it would make for a much smoother workflow and effectively give SU an internal UV mapping module.
This is a great plugin BTW. I haven't come across any glitches in it yet, in well over a year...even exporting entire people mapped from head to foot.

dedmin · 20 Apr 2011, 09:54

And UU3D supports SketchUp's files directly.

Alan Fraser · 20 Apr 2011, 10:23

@dedmin said:

And UU3D supports SketchUp's files directly.

Ooooo!!! I must upgrade. Can it handle V8 files yet? Well somebody recognizes a gap in the market even if Google doesn't...and given the now huge list of import/export formats, there's little sense in Google limiting the export options of the free version.

Rich O Brien · 20 Apr 2011, 11:29

I use UVLayout but after seeing this

Ultimate Unwrap 3D - File Formats

Ultimate Unwrap 3D, UV Mapping. Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a standalone UV mapping software for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

(www.unwrap3d.com)

It's making me think about changing. Alan if you've any deal breaker thoughts on this I'd love to hear them?

dedmin · 20 Apr 2011, 12:21

@alan fraser said:

@dedmin said:

And UU3D supports SketchUp's files directly.

Ooooo!!! I must upgrade. Can it handle V8 files yet? Well somebody recognizes a gap in the market even if Google doesn't...and given the now huge list of import/export formats, there's little sense in Google limiting the export options of the free version.

@unknownuser said:

The SketchUp plugin has been updated to import/export version 8 SketchUp files.

Ultimate Unwrap 3D - News

Ultimate Unwrap 3D, UV Mapping. Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a standalone UV mapping software for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

(www.unwrap3d.com)

Alan Fraser · 20 Apr 2011, 12:45

Thanks dedmin, that does it for me.
Come on Rich, you know you want to have some Far Cry characters rampaging through your next set of visuals.

Rich O Brien · 20 Apr 2011, 12:48

I've just purchased, now where are those Leisure Suit Larry models I had?

dedmin · 20 Apr 2011, 19:58

I have to call them for a commission

Pixero · 21 Apr 2011, 05:30

Just bought it. I havent received a download link yet though...

Edit: Got it now.

Gaieus · 21 Apr 2011, 05:54

You may need to download the plugin for it at the bottom of this page:
http://www.unwrap3d.com/u3d/downloads.aspx

(I have not downloaded/purchased it - yet? - just browsed the site a bit so I am not sure...)

Pixero · 21 Apr 2011, 06:02

I don't know if i'm blind or simply stupid, but I can't find any SketchUp export options in Ultimate Unwrap?

Edit: Thanks Gaius.
It wasnt clear that all plugins had to be downloaded separately.

Rich O Brien · 21 Apr 2011, 11:07

Messing around this morning....

to this...

Lot's to get to grips with in UU3D. An extensive tutorial showing the whole process would help (from an SU point of view). Or if any knows of some good tutorials let me know.

TIG · 21 Apr 2011, 11:15

What's that small text-list of tools, top-left on your sceen-shots ?
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Rich O Brien · 21 Apr 2011, 11:21

It's a plugin i'm writing called 'Visualisationizer'. It uses voice recognition also so you can leave your shortcut hand on your crotch

It's a bit buggy because anytime a say 'Push/Pull' it says 'make up your mind'....

Gaieus · 21 Apr 2011, 11:22

@unknownuser said:

It's a bit buggy because anytime a say 'Push/Pull' it says 'make up your mind'....

Now I am wondering what it says when you say that most frequent word you use.

TIG · 21 Apr 2011, 11:52

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