Create Initial UVW Coordinates Quickly with Set From Projection

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  • Made with Release: 18
  • Works with Release: 18 and greater

Generate UV tags based on Box, Cubic2 and standard projection types.

In Cinema 4D Release 18 and greater, you can quickly generate or modify UV coordinates for selected objects and hierarchies using the Set From Projection command. Select from standard projection types, plus Box and Cubic2, and define UVs based on each object, each hierarchy or all objects.

In this QuickTip, you'll see how to use Set From Projection to quickly unwrap a car in order to add a custom decal wrap. Premium members should check out our bonus QuickTip showing how to export a UV layer to Photoshop and apply a specific decal layer as a C4D material.

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