How to apply textures on individual object surfaces in Second Life

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introHow to apply textures on individual object surfaces in Second Life

Within Second Life you have the ability to apply multiple textures to a single object. The process is very simple and can greatly enhance the appearance of your builds.

How to apply textures on individual object surfaces in Second Life

step 1Create a single "prim" in the shape of a box

With your box selected click on the Texture Tab in the modify object dialogue box. Then click on the radial button labeled "Select Texture" You will notice that eac…

step 2Apply a texture to a single side of the box

Select one side of the box by left clicking on it once Click on the box labeled Texture in the object dialogue box Your inventory will automatically open allowing you…

step 3Select a new side of the box

As with Step 2, select the side of the box you wish to apply the texture to and left click on it once.

step 4Apply a different texture to another side of the box

Follow each of the steps outlined in Step 2, however, this time apply a different texture to the newly selected side.

step 5Rotate your box and select a third side.

Click on the rotate radial button or hold the Ctrl Key while the box is selected. Rotate the box so that you can see an additional side.

step 6Apply a third texture to the box

Again, repeat Step 2 with yet another new texture.

step 7Continue to apply and modify textures as needed.

In addition to applying new textures on additional sides of the box, you can use any of the texture modify tools, such as transparency, repeats per meter, bumpiness, etc.

6 comments
Sep 3, 2008. 2:14 PMbdblock94says:
what is Second Life
Sep 1, 2008. 6:43 PMmaxspawnsays:
Nice Tutorial.
Y found some free '''secondlife Scripts''' for download
in 2lifeblog.
Best Regards: Massimo
Dec 31, 2006. 12:43 AMDeadboysays:
Or... You could open up your inventory, Locate the texture you wish to use and DRAG it on to the side you want the texture upon. AMAZING!
Sep 24, 2006. 3:43 PMzachninmesays:
Second Life is a online game. www.secondlife.com.

Seriously, do some research before you be hypercritical. I found that by typing in "second life" into google ;)
Jul 5, 2006. 10:58 PMCHUCKLZsays:
umm... ok, and where do i get this "Second Life" of which you speak, i mean i could start making tutorials about a program that i built myself just for my own enjoyment. please post a link or something
Apr 19, 2006. 5:08 PMBiggin Burleighsays:
Thank you Wilder. Can we delve a little deeper? Suppose we want to apply textures to a cone, or a ball? Can you discuss that please? Thank you.

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