Modifying the Spacing of UV Grids on Divided Surfaces

Surfaces can be divided by a number of divisions or by distances between divisions.

When the divided surface is selected, the Options Bar displays settings for both the U and V grids. These can be set independently of one another.

Spacing grids by a specific number of divisions

Select Number and enter the number of divisions that will distribute evenly along the surface. The number of divisions can also be set on the Properties palette or the Face Manager. See Pattern Element Instance Properties and Adjusting UV Grids with the Face Manager.

Note: Dividing surfaces by a number of divisions will result in that many panels. For example a horizontal grid setting of 6 will create six rows. This differs from dividing paths. Dividing a path with a number of 6 will create 6 nodes separating 5 path segments.

Spacing grids by a defined distance

Select Distance and enter the distance between grids along the divided surface. The Distance drop-down list also allows for a minimum or maximum distance, rather than an absolute distance.

Note: Spacing can also be set on the Properties palette or the Face Manager. See Pattern Element Instance Properties and Adjusting UV Grids with the Face Manager.