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Normal Format | Substance 3D Sampler

Normal Format

Normal maps are processed using the DirectX format, keep an OpenGL workflow to import and export OpenGL format by changing the normal format preference.

Default: DirectX

The normal format preference impacts:

  • Image Import Layer
  • Export

Image Import Layer

When importing a normal texture, the normal format is set to the format selected in Preferences.

Export

SBSAR and SBS

The normal format is an exposed parameter. This parameter can be tweaked by the host application to generate the normal in the format it needs.

Image formats

The normal is exported in the format selected in Preferences.

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