Adobe Substance 3D Painter 7.4.0

Works similarly to Photoshop. Use Fill Layers with Black Masks to non-destructively apply materials.

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 .

When finished, use File > Export Textures . You can use the $colorSpace keyword in filenames to automatically track your OCIO settings. Performance Tips

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.