Hi charlesbatho,
Post #8
Here is the file back from post #8 with a screen capture. I opened the file and checked the UV. (The stripes were, as mentioned, the result of a flat/frontal projection. Which seems to be baked into the UV). I just packed it newly and then explored if I can fill, paint project paint on it. I saved the file in the state where it was left at the end of the recording.
Scene file, screen capture.
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/icxHBI6kdhPXF8cosfxxHoCJGVe0aURwKRjOIN7XDZ
Post #9
The cubic dog had not the best UV and hence the problems. Otherwise, I deleted the Symmetry Object (UVs can really use it if a dog-fur is the target).
Then I Main Menu> Mesh> Add> Subdivide>Cogwheel: Smooth Subdivision. With the very rough model, you get a smooth surface with the Subdivision Object, but the UV will not have a great quality.
I had a texture path error while opening it. Always have a “tex” folder in the Project folder; Cinema 4D will look there; otherwise, any texture in other places with the same name might be used.
File
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/n4Ual8G3TFAftIWF8uDzEenlhlCHc7FjMaFh9XAMmSD
Test files help to confirm what works and whatnot. When something works, we can exclude technical problems, like Graphic cards or anything else in the hardware or software. Error analytics via exclusion.
I understand your frustration. For over two decades, I help people, and I would say since 17 years, I mentor. For way over two decades, I learn, on average, one new application (or a new, more extensive update) per month. This keeps my feeling fresh when I hit the wall, let’s say in an audio application (where is that sound coming from? ), as some people do hit the wall with Cinema 4D here. It is good to keep that fresh; it feeds the patience: I KNOW THAT FRUSTRATION. Anyone who does not has never really worked hard and deep on something, end of the story. So, please never feel anything that you call “stupid”, it is not.
From my long-time experience, providing technical instructions is the smallest part of a trainer and the easiest. The central element is to understand the artist (even virtually) who sits in front of me. I think that differentiates the one given a few cool tricks away on the web, and on the other side trying to sort someone’s idea about a problem out.
Please always keep in mind, there is no mistake; there is only gained experience. You will see later on how much certainty you have gained going through all of that, as any problem you have experienced and solved will have minimal effect on you in the future. See yourself painting on that dog with fun soon; the rest will come.
Enjoy!