unwrapping a cube...

unwrapping a cube...

Just a simple question: when I have a cube and want to lay out all 6 UV polys, how can I do that fast and accurat?

The main problem is that all 6 UV polys are stacked on each other.

Do I have to choose every single UV poly, scale it down, and finally arrange all 6 polys?

I tried using the UV mapper tool, but the UV polys are still overlapping when choosing cubic projection...

Simplest method:

Make cube.

1. Objects > Make Editable.
2. Switch to edge mode.
3. Select all.
4. Selection > Automatic Seams
5. Switch to face mode.
6. Select all.
7. Tools > UV > Unwrap UV

Better method:

1. Objects > Make Editable.
2. Switch to edge mode.
3. Select all.
4. Selection > Automatic Seams
5. Select every edge on the top face and one edge on the bottom.
6. Selection > Toggle Seams
7. Switch to face mode.
8. Select all.
9. Tools > UV > Unwrap UV

Or,

Add a baking tag, and use its properties to layout the uv's by assigning it to UV1 and clicking create.
AC