Dumb Question...

[Giteen]

I have been a simmer (and painter) for a very long time now, though I have never really learned how paints are applied to models (where they need to be).

[Dr.bob7]

I think the file name and some part of the configuration have something to do wit it but im not sure

[garryrussell]

Hi Giteen

The modeller lays templetes of the various parts onto the texture map then maps the model part to the correct image area as a series of X-Y co-ordinates

The map co ordinates are saved with the part and FS calls in that area of the texture map and applies it to the part.

This is why you you have to use the correct texture maps for any  partucular model.

Garry