Grain matching is an important aspect when dealing with woodgrain items.

This short tutorial demonstrates how to use the fit map tool to achieve grain matching in your KD Max design.

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1.

Firstly, Select Render > Fit Map

2.

While holding shift on your keyboard, select the surfaces to grain match. Note: they must be facing the same direction.

3.

Right click to confirm selection.

4.

In the “Fit Mapping” menu, select Group (this makes the items selected act as one). Then under the number heading enter the number of times the texture file is to appear over the selection.