I think I see what you're saying. I had the same problem when I was
experimentally trying to make a long, curling banner out of multiple
patches and wanted to map one image map across the full length of
it. What you want is that "uv_vectors" keyword on each of your
patches. There's an example in demouv2.pov that comes with the
sample files. First render it as it appears, then try changing
the line that reads...

uv_vectors <0, 0>, <1, 1>

to 

uv_vectors <.5, .5>, <1.5, 1.5>

and re-render, and it should become clear what this does and
how it can help with the "one image across several patches" 
problem. Should be ideal for flags.

Charles


Phil Clute wrote:
> 
> I found a thread on this before but I can't seem to find it twice...
> 
> I am trying to apply 1 image_map to 45 bicubic_patches but I am getting
> 45 image_maps applied to each bicubic_patch, some are even turned in the
> wrong direction.
> In the thread I can't seem to find now, Nathan mentioned using
> uv_vectors
> to correct this. But I'm not sure how this works. I tried fiddling with
> it
> but didn't notice any changes.
> I suppose I could try breaking up the image_map into several pieces and
> apply them individually to each patch but I'd rather learn how
> uv_vectors
> works.
> 
> For those who are curious I'm making a flag.
> 
> TIA
> --
> Phil
> ...coffee?...yes please! extra sugar,extra cream...Thank you.

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