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UV Checker

Last update: August 11, 2026

In: uv, border, random
Description
The UV Checker generator applies a grid-like checker pattern to your model so you can easily spot UV problems such as stretching, uneven scale, or distortion.

The UV Checker generator is generally used directly on a fill layer to see UV distortions.

Parameters

Parameter name
Description
Seed

Set the seed value used to generate the dirt texture.

  • Click Random to switch to another random seed.
  • Click the pencil to see the current seed value, and enter a specific value if desired.
Checker Color Mode

Select how colors are assigned:

  • Uniform: Applies the same color across the texture set.
  • Random: Applies a random color to each UV island.
Checker Color
Set the color of the checker pattern.
Checker Grid Tile
Adjust the size of the checker pattern.
Checker Grid Opacity
Adjust the opacity of the grid. With 0 opacity, only a checker texture is visible, without a grid.
UV Borders Color
Set the color of the UV borders.
UV Borders Width
Adjust the width of the UV borders.
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