Elena Rossi
Substance Painter is a powerful tool for 3D modelling and design, often likened to Photoshop but for 3D models. It allows users to create their own materials and textures, as well as import and export materials from other sources. This can be done by using the import function under the file menu and choosing the type of import, either globally or locally. Users can also create their own materials from scratch or by using existing content and adjusting parameters and settings. Additionally, Substance Painter provides a default folder for user assets where new content can be added through the application interface or manually.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of starter materials | Decent amount |
| Need for additional materials | Yes |
| Ways to get additional materials | Create, download, import, or install |
| File types | SBSAR and SPSM |
| Importing assets | Through the application interface or manually |
| Import function | Under the file menu |
| Import type | Global or local |
| Location | Documents/adobe/substance 3d painter/assets |
| Custom materials | Create Material Preset |
| Customization | Adjust scale, rotation, etc. |
| Material types | Smart materials, base materials |
| Material creation | Use Substance Designer to make a SBSAR file |
| Material conversion | Convert effects across render engines |
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What You'll Learn
Using the import function
To add materials from Substance Source to Painter using the import function, follow these steps:
- Open Substance Painter and go to the File menu.
- Select Import Resources from the menu options. Alternatively, you can click the "+" button in the "Assets" window.
- Choose Add Resources and select the materials you want to import.
- Define where you want to import your resources to: "Current Session," "Project," or "Library".
- Selecting "Current Session" will keep the material files in the library section for the active session. However, once Substance Painter is closed, the imported section will no longer be available.
- Choosing "Project" will import the materials into the specific project you have open. The material files will be saved into the library for this project only.
- Opting for "Library" will import the materials into the Substance Painter library, making them accessible anytime. These files will be copied into a specific folder location, and upon Substance Painter restart, they will always be available in the library.
- Set the "Usage" for the imported materials. Select "basematerial" for materials or texture" for textures.
- Set the "Prefix," which will be the name of the import destination folder.
- Click the "Import" button to finalize the process.
By following these steps, you can successfully import materials from Substance Source into Substance Painter using the import function. This allows you to expand your library of materials and textures for use in your projects.
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Creating custom materials
While Substance Painter comes with a decent amount of starter materials, you may want to add more materials from Substance Source or create your own custom materials. To create custom materials, you can follow these steps:
- Open Substance Painter and open one of the sample projects to get an empty layer to work with.
- Import your resources or "Texture Maps" that you want to bring in and label them as textures. You can choose to save them for all projects or just the active project.
- Add the imported maps to the appropriate channel attributes of your layer. For example, if you have a normal or emissive texture map, make sure to turn them on.
- Navigate to your texture folder and drag the appropriate texture onto the correct field. For instance, if you have a metallic map, drag it onto the "Metallic" box.
- Once you have all the desired textures added, you can start dragging your texture files over to the desired fields.
- Right-click on the Material Mode and select "Create Material Preset". This will add the new material to your material library, which you can access anytime you open Substance Painter.
- Finally, rename the material to your desired name. You can also make changes or export your material to other locations.
With these steps, you can create custom materials in Substance Painter by using your own texture maps or resources. You can then adjust the scale, rotation, and other parameters once you apply the material to an object in your project.
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Downloading additional materials
While Substance Painter comes with a decent amount of starter materials, you may find yourself wanting to add more materials to your library.
There are two main ways to get access to the Marketplace to download additional materials. The first is through Substance Painter by clicking on the icon. The second is through Creative Cloud by going to Stock and Marketplace and selecting the 3D tab. The first option will allow you to download the files and manually place them into specific folders. These materials will then be available upon Substance Painter start-up. The second option will allow you to import materials directly into Substance Painter with additional options. Each file type requires to be placed into a specific folder location for it to work. For example, SBSAR and SPSM files need to be placed in specific folders. You can create subfolders within these folders to organise your usable materials.
You can also import your own resources, such as texture maps, into Substance Painter. Once you have imported your resources, you can label them as textures and choose to save them to your shelf for all projects or just the active project. You can then start dragging your texture files over.
Another way to add materials to your library is to create your own custom materials. To do this, you can use Substance Designer to create materials or download them from other sources. You can also create new materials out of existing content by adjusting parameters and settings.
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Placing materials into specific folders
When it comes to placing materials into specific folders in Substance Source and Painter, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, it's important to understand that Substance Painter comes with a range of starter materials, but you might find yourself wanting to add more materials or create custom materials.
To place materials into specific folders, you need to understand the two main material types used in Substance Painter: SBSAR and SPSM. Each of these file types has specific folder requirements. For example, the SBSAR material file will be placed in the Substance Painter directory and will be accessible in the Assets panel. The file path for downloaded and stored materials is typically within the "Documents" folder on your computer.
You can download additional materials from the Marketplace, either through Substance Painter directly or via Creative Cloud. When you download the files, you can manually place them into the appropriate specific folders. This ensures that the materials are readily available whenever you open Substance Painter. It's worth noting that you can create subfolders within these folders to organise your materials efficiently.
Additionally, when setting up a shelf in Substance Painter, you can designate specific folders for different types of resources, such as materials, brushes, alphas, and filters. This helps keep your materials organised and easily accessible within the program.
When creating custom materials, you can import your own texture maps and assign them to the appropriate channel attributes. You can then drag and drop your texture files into the desired locations within the program. By following these steps and understanding the specific folder requirements for different file types, you can effectively place materials into specific folders in Substance Source and Painter.
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Using Substance Designer
Substance Designer is a program that can be used to create and generate textures and material presets. It is a powerful material authoring software that comes with nodes that can help users author their own materials.
To create a new substance graph, press Control-N, or use the "File => New => Substance graph..." menu option. It is recommended to use the empty template and leave all the options as the default. The Explorer window, which lists the project, its packages, and graphics, will be visible in the upper left corner.
To add an exported texture to Substance Painter, users must first know where Substance Designer saves its exported data. The export folder can be found under "My Documents\Allegorithmic\Substance Designer". Next, open Substance Painter and use the "Import Resources" option, either from the File menu or by clicking the small + icon at the bottom of the Assets window. Add the .sbsar file and define the location where it should be added, such as the "your_assets" library.
To author materials from scratch, users can expose the parameters of their materials in Designer and export them as SBAR files. These files can then be imported back into Painter, making them specific to a single asset. Alternatively, materials can be stacked up inside Painter, but this approach saves the smart materials in the .spsm format, which can only be opened within Painter.
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Frequently asked questions
There are a few ways to add materials to Substance Painter. You can import your own resources or "Texture Maps" and label them as a texture. You can also use the Substance Painter marketplace or Creative Cloud to download materials and manually place them into specific folders. Additionally, you can create your own materials with Substance Designer.
Open one of the sample projects in Substance Painter to get an empty layer to work with. Import your resources or "Texture Maps" and label them as a texture. Add them to the appropriate channel attributes of your layer. Once you have all the channels turned on, you can start dragging your texture files over.
You can access the Substance Painter marketplace through the program by clicking on its icon. Alternatively, you can access it through Creative Cloud by going to the Stock and Marketplace 3D tab. This will allow you to download the files and manually place them into specific folders.
You can create your own materials with Substance Designer, but it takes time to learn and implement. You will need to create an SBSAR file to make a material rather than a smart material.
Substance Painter comes with a variety of starter materials, but you may want to add more. You can create custom materials by adjusting parameters and settings or importing texture maps. You can also duplicate materials, import resources, and create smart materials with custom settings.
