Unwrap Wizard - Unwrap Method

Use this page to select the method for unwrapping the target object.

• Method — Choose one of the following unwrap methods:
  • Chord — This method unwraps curves from the target object minimising distortion. You define how the target is unwrapped on the Chord Length Wrap Map Creation page.
  • Plane — This projects the unwrapped curves onto a plane from the target object. You can modify the plane in the graphics window.
  • Cylinder — This projects the unwrapped curves onto a cylinder from the target object. You can modify the cylinder in the graphics window. A chequerboard is displayed on the target object to show the effect of the unwrap method.
  • UV — This option is not available when using the Unwrap Wizard.
  • Cone — This option is selected automatically when creating a 360-degree conical wrap. A chequerboard is displayed on the target cone object to show the effect of the unwrap method.
• Reset — This reverts the settings back to the default values.
• Next — Different pages of the wizard are displayed depending on the method that is selected:
  • Plane, Cylinder methods — the Curve Selection page of the Unwrap Wizardis displayed.
  • Chord method — the Chord Length Wrap Map Creation page of the Unwrap Wizard is displayed.