Issue with Edit UVWs - 2023

[Mr.Mxyzptlk]

I am working on some wood planks. I make a copy of each plank then adjust the UV space in the UVW editor for each object. Using my diffuse image as the texture background in the Edit UVW window. Each copy I make and open the Edit UVW window I get a black background instead of it displaying the diffuse image again. So I have remove the texture then pick the texture again for it to load properly. It's just creating a bunch of extra steps. Is this something I'm doing wrong or is it a bug?

[Diffus3d · Accepted solution]

Hello @Mr.Mxyzptlk ,

If you apply the material to your object before adding the Unwrap modifier, the maps on the material will show at the top of that list.  Quick and easy.    But if you don't have a material on the object, then you have to do it the way you are. 

If the material is already on the object and it still isn't working, it must be plugged into a map type (like multitexture) or something that the unwrap doesn't understand.  In that case you could create a 2nd material with just the diffuse on it and work with that, then switch materials when you are done.  

Best Regards,

[Mr.Mxyzptlk · Accepted solution]

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@Diffus3d wrote:

If the material is already on the object and it still isn't working, it must be plugged into a map type (like multitexture) or something that the unwrap doesn't understand. 

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Yeah this is the case. It's in a composite. Thanks for the knowledge.

[Diffus3d]

Least I could do.  Is it working now?

Best Regards,

[Mr.Mxyzptlk]

Yeah now that it's done. 😂

[Diffus3d]

Lol.  Sorry I didn't see your post sooner.  Have a good day!

Best Regards,