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Luthien Unsung

Registered User

Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 409

07-21-2006 22:10

Dear LL
PLEASE fix the texture editor.

I want all creators to know they are not alone intheir texturing woes!
I have spoken to numerous creators with the exact same problem!
I was hoping they would fix it in today's update, but alas no!
I asked LH about it the other day and a Linden told me to file bug reports. I did.
I would like to encourage everyone who is having this problem to do so also.

If you right click on a previously textured object you have made, and go edit -> texture, the editor would find the texture automatically.

Now you have do either do a search for it.. OR scroll SCROLL SCROLL through all your textures to find the correct one..

What use is that??

....and what is with that jolly eyedropper thang?

Can anyone enlighten us?

Luthien Unsung

Registered User

Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 409

texture help

07-21-2006 22:11

Dear LL
PLEASE fix the texture editor.

I want all creators to know they are not alone intheir texturing woes!
I have spoken to numerous creators with the exact same problem!
I was hoping they would fix it in today's update, but alas no!
I asked LH about it the other day and a Linden told me to file bug reports. I did.
I would like to encourage everyone who is having this problem to do so also.

If you right click on a previously textured object you have made, and go edit -> texture, the editor would find the texture automatically.

Now you have do either do a search for it.. OR scroll SCROLL SCROLL through all your textures to find the correct one..

What use is that??

....and what is with that jolly eyedropper thang?

Can anyone enlighten us?

Aodhan McDunnough

Gearhead

Join date: 29 Mar 2006

Posts: 1,518

07-21-2006 22:24

While it's not fixed there is a workaround if you're dealing with objects (sorry, haven't found one for avatars):

1. Rez and edit a different object and select texture panel
2. Select texture checkbox.
3. Click on the new object's texture box
4. Use the eyedropper to select the texture that you want to find on the original object you were editing.
5. Note its name and location.

Tedious, but at least there is a way.

Also if your eyedropper has "apply immediately" set to OFF, instead of rezzing an object you can pick any object safely.

As for the eyedropper, it's useful when you want several objects to take on the same texture. Edit texture, select the eyedropper, then click on the prototype.

Hmm ... the eyedropper allows you to make low quality copies of textures you don't have.

_____________________

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Chosen Few

Alpha Channel Slave

Join date: 16 Jan 2004

Posts: 7,496

Work-Around

07-22-2006 05:25

This bug is really annoying, but I've got some good news. There is a work-around. After you open the texture picker, deselect the prim (or surface) and then reselect it again. With any selection made after the picker is open, it will find the texture. With a selection made before the picker is open, it won't. So, just make sure to always make a selection AFTER you open the picker and everything will be fine.

I was up pretty late last night working on a project when I discovered this technique, and I used it the rest of the night with no problems. I just tested this morning as I'm writing this, and it still works.

_____________________

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Strife Onizuka

Moonchild

Join date: 3 Mar 2004

Posts: 5,887

07-22-2006 09:54

I have merged these two threads, please do not cross forum post.

And moved to Current Version Feature Feedback (from Design & General Topics).

_____________________

Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river.
- Cyril Connolly

Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence.
- James Nachtwey

Sakai Takashi

Registered User

Join date: 13 Feb 2006

Posts: 60

07-22-2006 18:37

Sweet, I was getting quite flustered over that texture issue, But I am happy we have some options available. I will have to try it out, and confirm it works.

Billy Maradona

Registered User

Join date: 5 Jan 2006

Posts: 59

07-22-2006 20:48

All the ways around it didn't seem to work for me... at any rate, wasn't it working just fine prior to the up date? I never had any problems with it. Reminds me of an old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

LINDEN GODS... PLEASE CHANGE IT BACK!!!!

texture help
Luthien Unsung Registered User Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 409	07-21-2006 22:10 Dear LL PLEASE fix the texture editor. I want all creators to know they are not alone intheir texturing woes! I have spoken to numerous creators with the exact same problem! I was hoping they would fix it in today's update, but alas no! I asked LH about it the other day and a Linden told me to file bug reports. I did. I would like to encourage everyone who is having this problem to do so also. If you right click on a previously textured object you have made, and go edit -> texture, the editor would find the texture automatically. Now you have do either do a search for it.. OR scroll SCROLL SCROLL through all your textures to find the correct one.. What use is that?? ....and what is with that jolly eyedropper thang? Can anyone enlighten us?
Luthien Unsung Registered User Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 409	texture help 07-21-2006 22:11 Dear LL PLEASE fix the texture editor. I want all creators to know they are not alone intheir texturing woes! I have spoken to numerous creators with the exact same problem! I was hoping they would fix it in today's update, but alas no! I asked LH about it the other day and a Linden told me to file bug reports. I did. I would like to encourage everyone who is having this problem to do so also. If you right click on a previously textured object you have made, and go edit -> texture, the editor would find the texture automatically. Now you have do either do a search for it.. OR scroll SCROLL SCROLL through all your textures to find the correct one.. What use is that?? ....and what is with that jolly eyedropper thang? Can anyone enlighten us?
Aodhan McDunnough Gearhead Join date: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 1,518	07-21-2006 22:24 While it's not fixed there is a workaround if you're dealing with objects (sorry, haven't found one for avatars): 1. Rez and edit a different object and select texture panel 2. Select texture checkbox. 3. Click on the new object's texture box 4. Use the eyedropper to select the texture that you want to find on the original object you were editing. 5. Note its name and location. Tedious, but at least there is a way. Also if your eyedropper has "apply immediately" set to OFF, instead of rezzing an object you can pick any object safely. As for the eyedropper, it's useful when you want several objects to take on the same texture. Edit texture, select the eyedropper, then click on the prototype. Hmm ... the eyedropper allows you to make low quality copies of textures you don't have. _____________________ Aodhan's Forge shop at slurl.com/secondlife/Rieul/95/213/107
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	Work-Around 07-22-2006 05:25 This bug is really annoying, but I've got some good news. There is a work-around. After you open the texture picker, deselect the prim (or surface) and then reselect it again. With any selection made after the picker is open, it will find the texture. With a selection made before the picker is open, it won't. So, just make sure to always make a selection AFTER you open the picker and everything will be fine. I was up pretty late last night working on a project when I discovered this technique, and I used it the rest of the night with no problems. I just tested this morning as I'm writing this, and it still works. _____________________ . Land now available for rent in Indigo. Low rates. Quiet, low-lag mainland sim with good neighbors. IM me in-world if you're interested.
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	07-22-2006 09:54 I have merged these two threads, please do not cross forum post. And moved to Current Version Feature Feedback (from Design & General Topics). _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey
Sakai Takashi Registered User Join date: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 60	07-22-2006 18:37 Sweet, I was getting quite flustered over that texture issue, But I am happy we have some options available. I will have to try it out, and confirm it works.
Billy Maradona Registered User Join date: 5 Jan 2006 Posts: 59	07-22-2006 20:48 All the ways around it didn't seem to work for me... at any rate, wasn't it working just fine prior to the up date? I never had any problems with it. Reminds me of an old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" LINDEN GODS... PLEASE CHANGE IT BACK!!!!

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