3ds Max 9 Bible

We've covered lots of ground in this chapter because there are lots of different maps. Learning to use these maps will make a big difference in the realism of your materials.

In this chapter, you've learned about the following:

• The basics of mapping coordinates

• Using mapping modifiers

• Applying labels with the UVW Map modifier

• Controlling mapping coordinates with the Unwrap UVW modifier

• Using the Pelt mapping method

• Rendering a UV template

In the next chapter, you learn how to use the Render to Texture interface to bake textures into an object. Creating normal maps is also covered.