ALPHA MAP HELP

Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping

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# 1 01-10-2008 , 12:35 PM

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can anyone tell me why i'm gting these dark boarders when i use an alpha mask?

It even shows up on renders,

i've used alpha masks in the past and never experienced this problem before

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# 2 01-10-2008 , 01:34 PM

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Hey Jali,

it would suggest that the Alpha channel on your image doesn't cover the areas which are still showing. You could try running around the edge of the Alpha with the eraser.

Just a thought

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# 3 01-10-2008 , 02:43 PM

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Try scaling down the UVs just a bit. I've encountered this kind of problem once, it might be it.
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# 4 01-10-2008 , 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by happymat27
Hey Jali,

it would suggest that the Alpha channel on your image doesn't cover the areas which are still showing. You could try running around the edge of the Alpha with the eraser.

Just a thought

Mat

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