World Space Texture Mapping – One-Click Triplanar Materials, No Uvs Required
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Do I need UVs?
No. The addon uses world-space triplanar projection, so UVs are unnecessary.
Which object types are supported?
Mesh, Curve, Surface, Metaball, and Font objects.
What's the difference between World, Object, and Local space?
World: Texture remains fixed in world coordinates.
Object: Texture follows the object's transform.
Local: Uses normalized Generated coordinates.
What projection modes are available?
Triplanar
XYZ Projection
Planar Projection
Will texture scale stay consistent across multiple objects?
Yes. World-space projection keeps texture density identical on every object.
Does it fix triplanar seams on spheres?
Yes. Version 1.4 significantly improves normal blending and removes visible projection seams.
Can I convert existing materials?
Yes. Existing Principled BSDF materials can be converted automatically.
Will I lose textures if I remove world mapping?
No. Your textures remain assigned and the original shader connections are restored whenever possible.
Which texture channels are supported?
Base Color
Normal
Roughness
Metallic
Ambient Occlusion
Height
Emission
Opacity
Can each texture have different mapping?
Yes. Every texture channel supports its own custom mapping overrides.
Does it support normal maps and displacement?
Yes. Height can drive bump or true displacement with adjustable strength.
What does Randomize Textures do?
It creates unique offsets, rotations, and hue variations for every object sharing the same material.
What are Dirt, Moss, Snow, and Edge Wear?
They're procedural weathering effects that add natural surface detail without additional texture maps.
Does Edge Wear work in Eevee?
Edge Wear is designed specifically for Cycles.
Which image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, JPEG, TGA, TIF, TIFF, BMP, EXR, HDR, WEBP, and DDS.
Do I need to set color spaces manually?
No. The addon automatically assigns the correct color space for every texture type.
What does "Material mapping needs rebuilding" mean?
It indicates the material was created with an older addon version. Clicking Apply World Mapping updates the node setup while preserving textures and settings.
Does it work in Cycles and Eevee?
Yes. The core world-space mapping works in both render engines. Edge Wear is Cycles-only.
Is the addon destructive?
No. Existing materials are preserved, and world mapping can be safely removed without losing textures.
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| Blender Extension Compatible | Yes |
| Published | about 2 months ago |
| Blender Version | 3.2 - 5.2 |
| Extension Type | Add-on |
| Render Engine Used | Cycles, Eevee, Freestyle |
| License | GPL |
