[Dethling]

Hi,

I'm starting to UV Map one of my Models at the moment (the Kirov) and get some Problems.
As the model is created out of many Objects/Poly I UV Map each object by it's own.

I now have lets say 9 Object, each one UV Mapped and the UV Map is packed in the UV-Square.

Now I want to attach the objects to get the right scaling in the UV Map.
After attaching the objects the UV Maps overlay at the UV-Square.
I can easily seperate them so I have 9 UV-Map Blocks.

Now my question:
Is there a option in 3DMax 2012 that I can easily scale them down (so all fit in the UV-Square) and the scaling to each other fits the Model propotion without rotating and rearanging the Maps in the groups?

I tried to uncheck the rotate box at the "Arrange Elements" Panel, but the system still rotates them.
Also I tried to group the objects maps (so nine groups) and then use the "Pack" button, but then some groups simply disappeared.

P.S.: Sorry if I'm not using the correct terms, I'm autodidact.

/Solved - Try and Error FTW

[dic1405]

I think we should rearrange all again so the space in the uv is best used

[Sturmhund]

i dont know max, only maya. but this might help. Whenever I work with UVs, assign a basic checker shader to all the objects you are working with. that way you can easily see whitch part of the models UVs are too big or small.