I would like to know how to "drill down" to the very lowest "Face" level for the sails so that when I use the Paint Bucket to apply my own material I can context click to access the options that allow you to precisely *re-position* a custom graphic using pins.

So far, I think I must have been placing my pictures on the wrong level - possibly "Surface" level rather than "Face" level because I can't access the Position Texture Tool.

My images have words on them and I need that text to be legible.....

I hope someone can help.

Do I NEED to use Sketch Up to change textures or can it be done in 3DXChange instead ?

if right click the model and select explode, when you can change the texture of the sail and add images to it.

some models have multiple groups when in groups

hope that helps

Steve

my short

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=BIrZ1CuKMpM

Amdo series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgnPvCwaso

Thanks for replying. Yep.... I do seem to be STUCK. I *think* I've done as much right-clicking and "Exploding" as I can. Eventually, the option isn't there. It's the same for the Texture Position Tool. I right-click and it isn't listed.

I'm working with one of the Galleons from 3D Warehouse. The really frustrating thing is that I can Paint a Material onto a sail but then not move it.

I have tried adapting images with the writing on externally so that the originals will be of a sensible dimension but I think Sketch Up converts anything that you open as a "Material" to a square tile, thus distorting any other shape.

Is there any OVER-RIDING switch to 100% Explode the Model at the start - or something that can show me a list of ALL the elements so I can find out if it's possible to get to the FACE for each SAIL ?

The level I've got to says "17 Entities" in the Entity Info Panel.

http://download.sketchup.com/OnlineDoc/gsu_mac/D-Modification_Tools/modtool-PositionTexture.htm

BUT.... following the View --> Hidden Geometry ---> Edit Individual Faces *IS* helpful. I can access the individual strips and re-position anything I like within those segments, it'll take some improvisation but maybe the consequent results will be more interesting than anything I'd've come up with a more direct solution.

Phew ! Just HAPPY to be movin' 'n' makin' progress again....Oooo ! A Blockhead with a Blockage is a curse worse than a Head Bear with a sore Saw sore.

Onward !!

I'm working with one of the Galleons from 3D Warehouse. The really frustrating thing is that I can Paint a Material onto a sail but then not move it.

I have tried adapting images with the writing on externally so that the originals will be of a sensible dimension but I think Sketch Up converts anything that you open as a "Material" to a square tile, thus distorting any other shape.

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i opened a galleon, and imported an image ( import options there are 3 boxes ...1) use as image 2) use as a texture 3) use as a new matched photo. )

i have use as a image check off ...i think you might have use as a texture checked off.

i think there is a video tutorial on there site about projecting an image on to a surface. so the image will bend with the sail

http://sketchup.google.com/gsu5vtviewer.html#id=21

i hope that link works....use images as signs is the video you want to see

Steve

my short

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=BIrZ1CuKMpM

Amdo series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgnPvCwaso