How and what do I do whit UVs

[Julle7]

Hi I'm new here, but I'm not so new whit maya. I know all the basicks and a little bit more, but I like modeling so much that until now the texturing hasn't crossed my mind. So how do I texture something using UV's and stuff?
Thanks for advance.

[uberstonks]

Its not easy to answer that question in a single post. The best advice I can give is look for tutorials about uv layout.
Its a complex subject that takes a while to get right..

Sorry I cant help more than thst.. There is a uv tutorial on this site or Google for more

[uberstonks]

I spent 5 mins searching and found this to help you get started... This is just one method

http://web.alfredstate.edu/ciat/tutorials/TexturingPolygons.htm

[Julle7]

Thanks! Now I know a little bit about texturing, and it isn't so hard eather. Only fixing up the UV map for the snapshot is a little laboriours. Ones again thanks for the link.

[uberstonks]

I just discovered a link to Mikes Brilliant book on Maya

http://www.sybex.com/sybexbooks.nsf/AdditionalContent/4376TOC?OpenDocument

The free downloadable chapter covers uv mapping in great detail

[Julle7]

Thanks again! I really got the rest I didn't know now. I'll someday post what my textured pics will look like.