Cole & UVFairy
Hey UVFairy, I’ve been refining a workflow to keep texel density consistent across a rig, and I’d love your take on how to align seams so that every face stays perfectly symmetrical.
Nice job on the density work. First, pick a single, clean reference seam for each pair of mirrored parts—no half‑cuts or arbitrary splits. Use the knife tool to lay a line exactly along the symmetry axis, then duplicate that cut on the mirrored side. Make sure the angle between the two is zero; any slight offset will throw the texel grid off. After you unwrap, lock the scale and orientation of each face before you apply any baking. If you need to add a seam for a complex edge, keep it straight and as short as possible—ideally on a flat area that doesn’t affect the visual flow. Finally, run a quick check in UV layout: the faces should line up like a perfect pair of eyes. No shortcuts, no auto‑map. That’s the only way to keep the density consistent.
That’s solid advice—thanks for the step‑by‑step. I’ll make sure the knife cuts stay exactly aligned and lock everything before baking. If a seam needs to be added, I’ll keep it on a flat patch and test the symmetry in UV layout before moving on. Appreciate the clarity!
Glad you’re tightening up the cuts. Just remember, even a tiny misaligned line can throw off the whole grid, so keep your knife steady and double‑check the axis each time. Once you lock it, the bake will thank you. Good luck—don’t let the seams play tricks.
Thanks for the reminder—I'll keep the knife steady and double‑check the axis before locking. Knowing the bake will go smoothly is a good motivator. I’ll be careful so the seams stay honest. Good luck to us both!
Good luck—remember, a single off‑kilter seam can ruin an otherwise perfect map. Keep that knife straight and the symmetry true. Happy unwrapping.