The Problem

Creating geometry that perfectly conforms to curved 3D surfaces is tedious. Traditional methods involve complicated manual placement, shrinkwrap modifiers that don't preserve shape, or complex projection setups that never quite work right.

The Solution

**FTW3DForge UV Transform** enables surface detailing by letting you work in 2D first, then automatically mapping your designs onto 3D surfaces using UV coordinates.

How it works

1. **Create a UV Mesh** - Generate a flat 2D representation of your 3D surface

2. **Design in 2D** - Create, edit, and perfect your geometry on the flat canvas

3. **Transfer to 3D** - One click maps everything onto your curved surface

Key Features

✅ **UV Mesh Generation**

Create accurate 2D representations of any UV-mapped mesh with one click.

✅ **Live Auto-Refresh**

Edit your 2D source and watch the 3D result update in real-time.

✅ **Follow 3D Surface Mode**

Geometry that extends past UV boundaries intelligently follows the surface curvature.

✅ **Modifyer Support**

Works seamlessly with subdivision or other modifiers.

✅ **Custom Normal Support**

Respects split normals and custom normal data for precise offset direction.

✅ **UV Transfer**

Automatically transfers UVs to your result mesh for proper texturing.

✅ **Non-Destructive Workflow**

Edit your 2D source anytime - the 3D result updates to match.

Perfect For

- **Footwear Design** - Create outsole patterns, upper details, and trim pieces

- **Product Design** - Add surface details to curved products

- **Hard Surface Modeling** - Place panel lines and details on complex shapes

- **Game Assets** - Create decals and surface geometry that follows mesh curvature

- **Jewelry Design** - Design patterns that wrap around curved surfaces

- and many more ......

Technical Specifications

| Blender Version | 5.0+ |

| License | GPL-3.0 |

| Panel Location | 3D Viewport Sidebar → UV Transform |

What's Included

- Blender addon (.zip)

- Comprehensive user manual

- Lifetime updates

Requirements

- Blender 5.0 or newer

- Target mesh must have UV coordinates

- Works with any mesh topology