TexGen for (symmetric) objects

Hello

Having a mesh (vertices/normals/triangle indices) which is symmetrical w.r.t the xy plane how do I have to define the texgen planes to generate texcoords (object space)? And how if for example my mesh represents the union of three cylinders each of them along one of the principles axis (I got distortions along the z-axis).
All I’d like to have is to define a 2d-map for the two object’s ‘sides’. Using a vertex program the normal’s z-coordinate’s sign can be used to determine the side. But then how can I compute the texcoords (with no distortions)?

Thanks
kon

Isn’t it possible with TexGen? Is it a Beginner’s question? Any comment is appreciated.

kon

If I understand your request, you can’t do this with a planar projection, which is all texgen supports (for TGLINEAR). You’ll need texture coordinates.

You may be able to get a more aesthetically pleasing result by shearing the planar texgen, but a cylinder is not going to be forgiving.

[This message has been edited by dorbie (edited 01-15-2002).]