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Unwrella - unwrapping plugin for Autodesk 3D Studio Max |
 Unwrella is the new automatic and optimal unwrapping plug-in for Autodesk 3D Studio Max. It was developed for the high demands of graphics designers in real world production environments and provides a fast, simple and reliable unwrapping solution.
It is the first tool of this kind on the market, allowing the unwrapping of 3d models to be done with a single mouse click while simultaneously providing optimal results that combine the minimized texture stretching of automated unwrapping techniques with the efficient space utilization and chunk distribution of UV space that is achieved with manual pelt wrapping methods. This allows users to quickly solve complex tasks like the creation of seamless 3d models, more accurate lightmaps and productive subsequent processing of the UV maps in other 3d applications like ZBrush or Mudbox
Key features
- Automatic one-click solution
The manual labor necessary to properly unwrap multiple 3d models during a production takes significant amounts of time. Unwrella replaces this process with the simple application of a modifier to the objects modifier stack. Unwrapping of dozens or even hundreds of objects can be done on the fly and delivers results of optimal quality.
- Space efficient
The size of chunks is maximized as much as possible and they are arranged to utilize maximal space on the available UV map. This optimal distribution prevents a significant part of texture memory from being wasted due to padding between chunks.
- One-to-one pixel to texture ratio
Texture stretching and scaling on surfaces is removed almost completely. Every pixel translates to the same size and aspect ratio on the model surface and creates a uniform visual appearance without reductions in texture sharpness on some areas. Additionally this feature makes texture seams invisible, even under careful inspection.
- Versatility
Unwrella consistently delivers quality results with all kinds of 3d models from 3d game objects to industrial designs to complex, irregular organic shapes.
- Availability
The Unwrella unwrapping plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max 9, 2008, 2009 (each 32bit and 64bit) is now available in a freely downloadable open beta release.
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