UVW Mapping for 3DS Max 2017 Confusion

[Anonymous]

I've just started using 3DS MAX 2017 and noticed that changes were made to the UVW editor. When I unwrap uvs in the box now they appear very blurry, even when I unwrap on basic objects they are still blurred what am i doing wrong?

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @Anonymous,

I'd like to help you with the problem you are having with the unwrap window blurriness.  Would you mind posting a screenshot of the issue please so I can get a better read on it?  Thank you very much!

Best Regards,

[Anonymous]

Here it is I attached it

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @Anonymous,

I have to apologize here, the image is so small I can't make out the details.  Is the problem the green and white uv lines in the unwrap or the blurriness of the texture on the model next to it?  Thank you for the info.

Best Regards,

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @Anonymous

I just wanted to follow up here, any progress on your issue?

Best Regards,

[michaelwbell]

Looking at your screenshot, I believe the textures appear blurred because your texture resolution is set to 512x512 by default. This will result in very blurry textures.

To increase this:
1) press the little "+" button on the top-left of any viewport.
2) Select "Configure Viewports" from the menu that appears
3) The Viewport Configuration window will appear. Press the "Display Performance" Tab on the top-left of this window.
4) Enter "4096" into the "Texture Maps" Resolution. By default it is 512.

Hopefully that is the solution to your problem! Unfortunately, this setting never seems to be permanent for me! I have to update it all the time!