Before painting, bake your "Mesh Maps" (Normal, AO, Curvature, etc.) in the Texture Set Settings. These maps are essential for using Smart Materials and Generators .
Adobe Substance 3D Painter version 7.4.0, released in late 2021, introduced several significant workflow improvements, most notably advanced and enhanced Viewport flexibility. Key Features in Version 7.4.0
This version added support for OpenColorIO (OCIO) , allowing for industry-standard color workflows like ACES. You can enable this in Project Settings by switching from "Legacy" to "OpenColorIO". Adobe Substance 3D Painter 7.4.0
Substance Painter is GPU-intensive . Ensure your drivers are up to date to avoid crashes.
Turn off visibility for layers or Texture Sets you aren't currently working on to improve responsiveness. Before painting, bake your "Mesh Maps" (Normal, AO,
You can now undock the 2D or 3D viewports into separate windows. This is particularly useful for multi-monitor setups, enabling you to see both views at full scale simultaneously.
Adjust tool settings like brush size, flow, and spacing. Key Features in Version 7
Works similarly to Photoshop. Use Fill Layers with Black Masks to non-destructively apply materials.