Problem with UVW map and geometric shape defaults

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I have a problem with the geometry mode.

Every time I go to create any simple geometric a problem occurs when it 'behaves' like its an imported AutoCad file (DWG, DFX) etc.

When I go to add a UVW Map onto this shape I am unable to change the length, width, height (please se attached jpg).

I have re-installed 3D Max 2015 and I have updated the Service Pack3 but it still goes back to this problem.

I also have 3D Max 2014 installed and in doesnt do this, please help (Im sure its something simple!).

Many thanks,

Robert

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I have a problem with the geometry mode.

Every time I go to create any simple geometric a problem occurs when it 'behaves' like its an imported AutoCad file (DWG, DFX) etc.

When I go to add a UVW Map onto this shape I am unable to change the length, width, height (please se attached jpg).

I have re-installed 3D Max 2015 and I have updated the Service Pack3 but it still goes back to this problem.

I also have 3D Max 2014 installed and in doesnt do this, please help (Im sure its something simple!).

Many thanks,

Robert

[PROH]

Hi. The reason why you can't change these settings is, that "Real World Scale" is checked/activated. Uncheck "Real World Scale" and everything should work as expected.

NB - From what you describe (.. Behaves like imported ACD.. etc.) it sounds like "Use Real World Scale" is activated as default in your preferences. If you never us this, then go to Preferences and uncheck/deactivate it (Customize menu - choose Preferences - deactivate/uncheck "Use Real World Scale").

Hope it helps

[PROH]

Hi. The reason why you can't change these settings is, that "Real World Scale" is checked/activated. Uncheck "Real World Scale" and everything should work as expected.

NB - From what you describe (.. Behaves like imported ACD.. etc.) it sounds like "Use Real World Scale" is activated as default in your preferences. If you never us this, then go to Preferences and uncheck/deactivate it (Customize menu - choose Preferences - deactivate/uncheck "Use Real World Scale").

Hope it helps

[Anonymous]

Hi,

Many thanks, that fixed it! I knew it was something simple.

However my geometyric shapes by default still being created in that (ACD) mode. I prefer to color my Geo Shapes (Vray - Mat IDs etc).

Anyway to get it back to normal?

Again many thanks,

[Anonymous]

Hi,

Many thanks, that fixed it! I knew it was something simple.

However my geometyric shapes by default still being created in that (ACD) mode. I prefer to color my Geo Shapes (Vray - Mat IDs etc).

Anyway to get it back to normal?

Again many thanks,

[PROH · Accepted solution]

Deactivate "Use Real World Texture Coordinates) in Preferences (General tab) and restart Max. Then UVW should behave "normal". This will not affect colors or mat ID - only UVW.

If my answer solved your problem, then please mark it as solution. This makes it easier for other with the same problem to find the answer.

[PROH · Accepted solution]

Deactivate "Use Real World Texture Coordinates) in Preferences (General tab) and restart Max. Then UVW should behave "normal". This will not affect colors or mat ID - only UVW.

If my answer solved your problem, then please mark it as solution. This makes it easier for other with the same problem to find the answer.

[Anonymous]

i have unchecked real world texture cordinate and restart it but still not working

[Anonymous]

i have unchecked real world texture cordinate and restart it but still not working