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Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but when I rig the doors of a custom building and adjust the textures I then add the updated prop back to the custom props folder. When I do that the thumbnail is very dark and far away. I've tried moving the camera and lights but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Is there a certain position the prop has to be in to get a good thumbnail representation of the prop?

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Greg

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Hi Greg

If you are not happy with a thumbnail once it is generated then you can easily change it. Just position the prop in the preview window as you want it displayed. Then right click the existing thumbnail in Content Manager and choose Capture Thumbnail. Your new thumbnail will then replace the old one. Smile

                                                                

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Thanks Peter, worked like a charm. I really appreciate your help!

greg

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I learn something new every day....thanks, Peter. Smile



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