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ModelconverterX Q..

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Hi...
I'm currently using the excellent ModelConverterX, but I suspect, not to it's full potential. Basically I use it for viewing textures applied to AC to check how the repainting looks prior to re- loading it into FS9/FSX.

Here's the silly Q... :oIs there a way of putting 'markers' on a model being displayed to help line up painting once its back in the paint programme? Sometimes it's difficult to get lines etc. to join :(
Thanks for any help re: this
ralphc
 
Hi,

Using modelconverterx as a viewer for models is a common way to use it.

I am not sure what you mean with the markers though. But it is probably not in the tool yet. I haven't added many features targeted at reprinting.
 
arno said:
Hi,

Using modelconverterx as a viewer for models is a common way to use it.

I am not sure what you mean with the markers though. But it is probably not in the tool yet. I haven't added many features targeted at reprinting.
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I think he means like a uv map to aid in lining up textures to the model.
 
ModelconverterX Q

Hi..
Thanks for the replies. Sorry for not making myself clear :o

I think he means like a uv map to aid in lining up textures to the model.
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Kevin, you're correct, that's exactly what I mean. I didn't know it was called a 'UV Map' though....

Next Q..is there one please?
Thanks
ralphc
 
Hi,

I guess technically I could create an empty texture with just the edges of all triangles on it. Then you would have a starting point for the repainting.
 
Hi Arno....
Thanks for the reply and offer of help :)

Basically, what would be very useful would be something (like you've suggested) that when one looks at progress made (or lack of it) and there's a need to 'line up' cheat lines or on my case the nose cone of the MAAM DC-3...(very difficult to do) A marker could be put on the model that, when re-loaded to the paint programme, there's a good reference point.

It'll take away some of the 'hit and miss' stuff that sometimes has to be applied.:)

Thanks for your time
ralphc
 
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