(Updated October 3, 2008) Unwrella developers have mentioned in a post at their forums that precise seam placement will be included as a feature in a future version of the plugin.
Wiesbaden-based 3d-io have been working on a very useful Max plugin. Unwrella is a new plugin designed to unwrap 3D models with a single mouse click while simultaneously providing optimal results that combine the minimized texture stretching of automated unwrapping techniques with the efficient space utilization and chunk distribution of UV space that is achieved with manual pelt wrapping methods. Features include fast and simple automated UV generation, optimal UV space usage, creation of less chunks, advanced options which allow for padding & limiting chunks or stretch parameters, load & save settings, and making the creation of seamless textures and normal maps possible. The Unwrella unwrapping plugin for Max 9, 2008, 2009 is now available in a freely downloadable open beta release. Read the complete list of features and check out some sample images at Unwrella.com.
Unwrella unwrapping plugin open beta!
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