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placing decals/logos onto CU models? (#473)
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mugu  
#1 Posted : Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:06:32 AM(UTC)
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I'm evaluating Concepts Unlimited and would like to know if placing imported images as decals or logos onto models in CU are possible as I can't figure out how to.
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nick  
#2 Posted : Thursday, August 9, 2007 6:06:58 AM(UTC)
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Agreed it's not the most simple of proceedures but it is certainly possible. I have knocked up a quick movie to illustrate how to add an image with a stencil as this is a question that crops up time and time again.

http://www.cadsoftsolutions.co.uk/movies/custom_decal.mov

You will need the latest version of QuickTime to view.

All the best
Nick
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mugu  
#3 Posted : Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:36:43 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for the demo, Nick! Really appreciate the quick response. A little complicated, but it works.

Cheers!
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mugu  
#4 Posted : Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:13:55 PM(UTC)
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Hi Nick!
Once I place the custom decal, is there a way to edit its properties; reflection, difussion, transparency, etc? It seems I can only adjust its size, rotation, and resolution. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks again.
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nick  
#5 Posted : Thursday, August 9, 2007 12:27:50 PM(UTC)
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It takes those settings from the underlying surface or solid. So if you want a label for example to be a different texture to the glass bottle it is on you will need to create an offset surface of say 0.1mm from the face of the bottle, trim it to the correct shape and then change it's material.

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Art  
#6 Posted : Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:53:48 PM(UTC)
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Nick,

could you post a new link to that movie?

Thanks,

Art Carr
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nick  
#7 Posted : Friday, February 22, 2008 12:02:17 PM(UTC)
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Hello Art

Sorry, not sure how but I managed to trash it when I updated the website last. I'll knock up another one for you and post later today.

All the best
Nick
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nick  
#8 Posted : Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:12:32 PM(UTC)
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Hello Art

Have uploaded movie to same location as before:

http://www.cadsoftsolutions.co.uk/movies/custom_decal.mov

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Art  
#9 Posted : Saturday, February 23, 2008 7:25:05 PM(UTC)
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Nick,

That is great. Nice tutorial. I have not been using layers in Photoshop and that is a much better way to do it. I also have been framing my images in red. apparently, there is no need.

Thanks Much,

Art

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