SOLVED: Replacing image texture without upsetting mapping

[thomaslaidesign]

Ok will try this .... similar to the export/import method which also works.

Now imagine a row of 10 similar objects and the hassle trying to get 1 to 10 on them. There should be a simple command/plugin to split any material and make it unlinked and unique.

[Mistro11]

Another way is to combine both textures into one map and simply move the UV of the second cone to the desired area of the map....hope that helps.

[caronte01]

Agreed. A make unique material option would be ideal.

[thomaslaidesign]

@Mistro11

What we are aiming at is a scenario where:

Instead of shifting around a relatively complex UVW mapping,
simply flip in/out unique material texture images onto group/component copies.

[Mistro11]

@thomaslaidesign said:

@Mistro11

What we are aiming at is a scenario where:

Instead of shifting around a relatively complex UVW mapping,
simply flip in/out unique material texture images onto group/component copies.

Ok, I see....If you have Sketch UV, you can save the UV of the 1st cone, apply new texture to the second one and load the UV.....

[thomaslaidesign]

@Mistro11

Wow! Thanks for the Plug-in info.....

Good things come in little plug-in packages!
SOLVED!

[duanekemp]

I'm so glad this question was asked. Was having the same issue and ran into some bumps. The answers here help. Had a brain fart and forgot about SketchUV's save function. Good call. Thanks.

[fredo6]

There is a similar function in ThruPaint...

[PapcioKris]

EZ solution here. NO PLUGINS

1. Map your OBJECT1 with MAP1
2. Open another instance of SU
3. Copy & paste your OBJECT1 to SU2 (It is mapped correctly)
4. Replace MAP1 with MAP2 (only texture) in SU1
5. Copy & paste your OBJECT1 From SU1 to SU2
6. BAM! You have OBJECT2 in SU2 with MAP2

You might want to rename your materials after all.

[nlipovac]

I see it says it is Solved but here is my use of SketchUV Save and Load UV feature.

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