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Mark / UnMark Edges:

MARK EDGES

In order to UV an object using Diamant Modeling Tool, it is required to mark the edges that will be the uv seams. In order to make this as simple as possible, Diamant Modeling Tool has provided a couple of different ways to do the marking. The first way is by using Maya's selection tools or any other selection tools that you might have and then click the Mark or Unmark Edges button. The second method is by using the custom Super Selection Context Tool. This tool was written specifically for making the marking and unmarking of edges extremely fast.

NOTE: The first time you mark an edge with either the super selection tool or the button, Diamant Modeling Tool will need to set up the custom node described in the Show Marked Edges section. Because of this, Diamant Modeling will take you out of component mode in order to do the setup. This subtle inconvenience is neccessary for setup purposes. Once the node is attached, it will not take you out again.

UNMARK EDGES

UnMarking edges is done in the same manner as marking edges. You can use any of Maya's selection tools or the custom Super Selection Context Tool. Just select the edges you want to be unMarked and click the button.

NOTE: If you select all marked edges, and click the UnMark Button, the custom node described in the Show Marked Edges section will still be attached. You will need to click Hide Marked Edges or Remove Marked Information from the File menu to get rid of the node.

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