Best Plane UV mapping

Best Plane UV mapping creates UVs for a polygon mesh based on the faces / vertices you specify by projecting the best possible plane connecting components you specify. It's especially useful for projecting onto a subset of selected faces.

To map UVs using a Best Plane mapping

1. Select faces on the object you wish to create UVs for (or the entire object itself).
2. Select UV > Best Plane.

   Maya automatically switches to component mode.

3. Shift + select at least one face, or 3 vertices/CVs/locators to define the projection plane.
4. Press Enter.

Maya maps the UVs to fit a plane encompassing the selected components.