Heatmaps

Heatmaps visualize problems that are easy to miss in shaded view: density error, UV stretch, and curvature hotspots.

How to use

1. Run a heatmap pass
2. Identify hotspots (not the whole mesh)
3. Fix locally (often Manual Mode is the right tool)
4. Re-run heatmap to confirm the fix

Interpretation

• Density: inconsistent texel resolution
• Stretch: UV distortion risk for baking/texturing
• Curvature: areas likely to lose form during reduction