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How to figure out Decal Sizes? SW2008

How to figure out Decal Sizes? SW2008

How to figure out Decal Sizes? SW2008

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Hi,
I am running into a bit of trouble with decals. I have somewhat complicated, 3-dimensional surfaces that will need stickers on them. Essentially what I need to do is wake the surface and 'flatten' it so I know what size sticker needs to be die-cut to fit on that surface. I know how to place decals through Photoworks, but I need to work backwards so I can create the stickers in Photoshop and then apply them. In other programs (Such as 3d studio max) you can do a 'unwrap' which takes all the faces and flattens them. Anything similar to that in SW2008?

Thanks!

RE: How to figure out Decal Sizes? SW2008

There isn't an easy feature to do what you're asking as far as I know.  What I would do is create a split line that matches the outline of the decal then flatten that surface.  Might not be 100% accurate, though.

Dan

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