How do i correctly apply shaders to circular rooms/walls, etc?

[Tyler_Durden]

I have been trying to figure this out for the longest time, as it is crucial for me to learn if i want to make more complex maps. I'm totally frustrated as to how i do this as the shader/texture is either really stretched out or smashed together. Can someone help please?

[Leslie Judge]

Select the patch and try pressing SHIFT+CTRL+N a few times. IT will cycle through the different texture mapping modes. And you can use the patch inspector SHIFT+S and try CAP and Natural.

[wedge2211]

Originally posted by Leslie Judge
And you can use the patch inspector SHIFT+S and try CAP and Natural.
And FIT and SET.

[Wudan]

Wow... I've been moving it around and abusing CTRL-N (think of N as Natural) to make the patch's textures align properly with the edges of the patch, then I just stretch it/ move it in to position.

Guess that's why I don't map often :)

[wedge2211]

Originally posted by wudan
CTRL-N

Originally posted by Leslie Judge
SHIFT+CTRL+N

Is there a difference between these two commands, or did one of you mistype? I'm just checking because--uh, hee hee--I don't use those or know what they do.

[Leslie Judge]

No mistype. :)

CTRL+N males patches natural.
SHIFT+CTRL+N cycles through different texture mapping modes. Mostly for caps, but works on other patches as well.

[Eldritch]

I prefer the precise control that SHIFT+S (patch inspector) gives me as opposed to using the shortcuts of cycling thru. After all, what if I want to stretch the patch or change it's position? :D

And Wedge, I think CTRL+N selects the 'Natural' option while SHIFT+CTRL+N cycles thru the different options (Natural, fit, etc).