Aligning a pattern or texture from a line?

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(11-17-2021, 06:32 PM)rickk Wrote: [quote pid='26746' dateline='1637168673']
 it does not solve the alignment problem.

By all means, suit yourself...   I was just thinking that with the gradients providing the predominate view while conforming to the building's outlines,  that aspect kinda overwhelms the patterns, regardless of their orientation.

The other thing I noticed with bilinear gradients, you can orient them at any angle on the dial by dragging the gradient axis around while plotting the gradient.  Such as when creating a pitched roof.
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Okay, if anyone else runs across this problem, there is a solution. RobA over on cartographers guild built a script (all the way back in 2009!) that handles the math for you. Thread: https://www.cartographersguild.com/showt...php?t=4293

Here is my result on 4 buildings. I created the initial bump map by simply selecting the insides of the buildings and ran a black and white gradient on them:

   

The results:

   

It took less than a minute to render. If anyone would like the plugin I will attach it here for convenience. 
  thatch.zip (Size: 4.31 KB / Downloads: 137)

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