map a leaf image to a leaf mesh model

[Anonymous]

I'm a complete newbie to 3ds Max, and I want to map a leaf image to a leaf mesh. The difficulty is that the image and the mesh are from different leaves, besides the mesh is 3D which means it is not planar, so do anyone have an idea how to ahieve that?

There are two files in the attachments, the first leaf's image, the second leaf's model image.

[Anonymous]

As these are completely different leaves you have to render UV template. First assign Unwrap UVW modifier with planar mapping to your leaf. Open UV editor and from Tools rolout choose Render UVW Template. Save renderd map to disk. Now you can open it in photoshop and cover template with your leaf texture.