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So lost on UV mapping!

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So lost on UV mapping!

Anonymous
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I made this figure for class, i followed all the tutorials but then i saved it and the next day when it came to the UV mapping part, nothing is going right... my reference image files disappeared and everything is a mess. Someone please help?? I am a total beginner so I cant pinpoint exactly where the problem is or how to go about any of it...

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Causes:
There are several causes that could cause this issue:
1. The viewport is not in the correct Display Setting
2. Use Default Material is enabled.
3. The texture is not accurately assigned or corrupted (broken)
4. There is a Transparency on the Material
5. Mip Mapping is causing problems with the Texture.

 

Solution:
To begin troubleshooting, Reset the Maya Preferences. Maya will reset to default and clear out any preferences that may have gotten corrupted after using Maya for an extended period, or after a crash.

  • If the problem persists after resetting, follow these steps to locate the root cause of the issue:
    1. Press 6 on the keyboard to activate Shaded and Texture display mode
    • Autodesk Maya Keyboard Shortcuts
    2. Disable Default Material: Go to Shading > disable "Use default material"

    Reassign the appropriate texture:
  • Select the object that needs to be textured
  • Open the Hypershade (windows > rendering editors > Hypershade)
  • Right-click and hold on the shader (with texture assigned), then select Assign to Selected
  • Right-click on image and select "Open in new tab" to see a larger view of the image.

If the texture still does not show up, test the functionality by creating brand new shader, and apply it to the object. For example:
1. Double click Blinn in the shader list to create a new shader
2. In the Common Material Attributes section, change the color to something recognizable (high contrast with the surrounding environment)
3. Assign the new shader to the object
• If the shader applies successfully, this implies that the original shader is broken and must be rebuilt
• If the shader does not apply successfully, this indicates that there is an issue with the viewport. Utilize this article to find the root cause: Troubleshooting Steps for Maya.