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Creating layers | Substance 3D Painter

Creating layers

There are multiple ways of adding/creating layers in the Layer Stack :

Action

Demonstration

Create a paint layer by clicking on the dedicated button

Create a fill layer by clicking on the dedicated button

Create a folder by clicking on the dedicated button

Duplicate a layer by using one of the following method :

  • Right-click > Duplicate
  • Shortcut CTRL+D or COMMAND+D
  • Press and maintain CTRL or COMMAND and drag and drop the layer(s)

Delete a layer by clicking on the dedicated button

Note:

Some of these actions have an associated keyboard shortcut which can be consulted on the dedicated page.

Drag and dropping resources from the shelf can be a way of creating layers as well :

Action

Demonstration

Drag and Drop a Material from the Assets into the Layer Stack

Drag and Drop a Smart Material from the Assets into the Layer Stack

Drag and Drop a Effects from the Assets into the Layer Stack

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