UV Editor

Editor Toggle

The UV Editor is readily accessible while working with the Cut UV tool. To open the UV Editor, click the button labeled UV Editor in the tool settings. Click the button again to close it.

You can configure the UV Editor’s position in the add-on preferences, choosing to open it to the left, bottom, or in a new window.

Framing Selected UVs

Double clicking a face in the 3D View will frame the selected island in the UV Editor. This is optional and can be disabled in the add-on preferences if desired.

Operators

You will find a couple new operators in the UV Editor.

Smart Straighten UV Islands is the same as the operator that is outlined in the section on straightening and is available at the bottom of the UV menu of the UV Editor as well as the context menu.

Select UV Island Boundary selects the boundary edges of selected UV islands.