12 easy steps to texturing units rapidly in Fireworks

[Beherith]

Needed:
Model, uv map, obj2illustrator.py, python 2.6 installed, Adobe Fireworks, Wings3d

Step 1: Get ur model uvmapped.


Step 2: Right click AutoUV, create texture.


Step 3: Export as OBJ.


Step 4. Open obj2illustrator.py in notepad, edit filename and size. Run it (double click obj2illustrator.py).


Step 5: open .ai file in fireworks, import style library (optional)


Step 6: Combine paths where you want contiguous surfaces.


Step 7: Set styles, set fun stuff.


Step 8: Draw random shapes, combine them.


Step 9: Add effects (filters). Save as bmp, overwrite the ones made from wings (cube_auv.bmp or similar by default)


Step 10: Set external (window/outliner)


Step 11: Set to bmp24, Save as bmp, overwrite the one made from wings (cube_auv.bmp or similar by default)


Step 12: Right click autouv, refresh. Right click pick up. Right click default: drop as diffuse. enjoy!

[MidKnight]

This is exciting!
Nice work, and many thanks for the tutorial!

[Pxtl]

Hawt Secks. I'm pretty sure that .AI files open in Inkscape too.

[Vulcan]

When I get to method 4 I change the name and size of obj2illustrator.py in notepad. But when I go to run obj2illustrator.py nothing happens so I don't have a .obj.ai file to open in fireworks. Is there something simple im doing wrong? I have python 2.6 installed there are newer versions of python should I have the latest even though you specifically state version 2.6?

[Beherith]

Are you sure your obj file is next to the py file? Could you post your obj file (or pm me link if you dont want it revealed)

[Vulcan]

Ok moved .obj file next to .py file it works now thanks. Will let you know if I come across anymore problems.

[scifi]

truly remarcable i may get fireworks afterall