Simple Diffuse Substance Painter Upd

Feature: "Smart Material" Library and Auto-Material Detection

If you want wood grain to be darker, use a very desaturated dark brown (almost gray), never pure black (#000000). Pure black in a diffuse map breaks energy conservation in PBR. Stick to values above RGB 30,30,30 for almost everything. simple diffuse substance painter

def paint_stroke(layer, uv_coord, color, brush_size, hardness):
    mask = layer.mask  # grayscale image
    pixels = get_uv_texels(uv_coord, brush_size)
    for u,v, weight in pixels:
        alpha = brush_falloff(distance, hardness)
        current = mask.get_pixel(u,v)
        new_alpha = min(1.0, current + alpha * flow)
        mask.set_pixel(u,v, new_alpha)
    composite_diffuse()  # merge layer stack

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Example Use Case

Here's an example use case for a simple diffuse substance painter: Import the Mesh: Load your low-poly model (FBX/OBJ)

The Workflow: Step-by-Step

1. Import the Mesh: Load your low-poly model (FBX/OBJ).
2. Bake ONLY Ambient Occlusion (Optional): This adds soft shadow information to multiply over your diffuse layer.
3. Base Color Fill: Create a fill layer with your primary material color.
4. Add Variation: Stack two or three fill layers with grunge masks to break up uniformity (e.g., lighter brown on raised edges, darker brown in crevices).
5. Hand-Painted Details: Use the default brush with color jitter to add highlights, stitches, or wear.
6. Project Decals: Stamp any repeating patterns or unique marks.
7. Export: Output the final diffuse map.