LogInThe team behind UVPackmaster for Blender announced the release of a new update for the tool. Version 3.2.0 is free, if you already purchased UVPackmaster 3. Users can download the latest version via their library on Gumroad.
The upgrade reworks the tool's UI rework which is not based on "a concept of multi panels". The release also introduces UV tracking allowing users to make a set of duplicated islands follow the transformation of the original islands relatively to the offset in the UV space. What is more, there's the ability to pack groups into the same UV space with independent texel density. The dev notes that the packer will find the optimal scale for every group on its own.
Among other upgrades, there's support for Blender 4.X and new useful usage tips in the packer output. "Starting from version 3.2.0 the packer does not transform pinned UVs during packing by default. What is more, pinned UVs are treated as others when running the Pack To Others operation. The default behaviour may be changed using two options Don’t Transform Pinned UVs and Pinned UVs As Others in the Add-on Options multi panel," wrote the team.
The release fixed several bugs including a rare bug causing the packer to run in the background after closing Blender. Learn more and buy the tool on Gumroad. You might also want to check out QuadWrap, a useful add-on for Blender that lets you instantly generate retopology over the cylindrical paths of your models. Download the tool here.
Don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.