TextPainter
12. Is TextPainter the same as Substance Painter?
No. TextPainter is an independent Blender add-on offering a layer-based PBR texture-painting workflow. Its features, interface and supported operations differ from dedicated standalone texturing applications.
11. Where can I find help?
Use the Message Support option on the Superhive product page. Include relevant software versions and details of the issue when requesting assistance.
10. How do I update TextPainter?
Download the latest version available through your Superhive purchase and follow the installation instructions for the updated package. Save your projects before updating.
9. Do I need to UV unwrap my model?
Proper UV mapping is recommended for UV-based texture painting and consistent texture export. Requirements may vary depending on the selected projection workflow.
8. Can I bake and export textures?
The workspace includes Bake and Export tools. Available operations and output options depend on the installed version.
7. Can I create procedural texture details?
The layer properties include procedural source, pattern, scale, seed and projection controls for creating and adjusting procedural surface details.
6. Does TextPainter support PBR materials?
TextPainter provides controls for several PBR channels, including Base Color, Roughness, Metallic, Normal, Height and additional surface information.
5. Can I organize my textures using layers?
Yes. TextPainter includes a layer stack with visibility, opacity, organization and blending controls.
4. Does TextPainter include Smart Materials?
Yes. The TextPainter workspace includes a Smart Materials resource library with material previews and different surface styles.
3. Can I paint directly on 3D models?
TextPainter includes viewport painting tools for editing textures on 3D models. Proper object and texture preparation is important for successful results.
2. Is TextPainter suitable for beginners?
TextPainter provides a visual workspace that helps organize texture-painting tasks. Basic knowledge of Blender, materials and UV mapping is recommended.
1. What is TextPainter?
TextPainter is a Blender add-on for painting textures and authoring PBR materials through a dedicated workspace featuring painting tools, material resources, layers and channel controls.