[ Substance 3D Painter ] How to use the stencil

This article explains how to create decals, but you can also create decals in a similar way by painting with stencil.
Stencils let you paint an alpha image to match the camera's perspective.

In this article, I would like to check how to paint using this stencil.

How to use the stencil

1. Select the texture set you want to edit from [ Texture Set List ].
2. Click the [ Add Fill layer ] icon to add a fill layer.
   
   Set the base color, texture, etc. of the stencil.
   For more information on fill layers, please see this page.
3. Click the [ Add mask ] icon and select [ Add black mask ].
   
4. Click the [ Add effect ] icon and select [ Add paint ].
   
5. Select [ alphas > Fonts ] from [ Assets ] and drag and drop any font to [ Stencil ].
   
   Example: Here I am using [ Font Black Ops One ].
   [ Font Black Ops One ] can change the text content.
6. You can adjust the position, angle, and scale of the projection by holding down the [ S ] key while in the viewport in combination with the following mouse buttons:
   ・change position
   [ S ] key + middle click
   ・adjust scale
   [ S ] key + right click
   ・adjust the angle
   [ S ] key + left click
   ・snap angle
   [ S ] key + left click + Shift
7. If tiling is required, set it here.
   
8. Select [ presets > brushes ] from [ Assets ] and select the brush you want.
   Set the brush size, opacity, angle, blur level, etc.
   For information on how to select brushes, see this page.
   For more information on how to set up brushes, please see this page.

When you are finished painting, click the [×] button on the [ Stencil ] button to delete the stencil.

Stencil display settings

You can change the stencil display settings from the [ Display Settings ] icon on the right side of the screen.

・ Hide stencil when painting
You can show or hide stencils while painting.

・ Stencil display opacity
You can change the opacity of the stencil.

Summary

We have confirmed how to paint using stencils and display settings.
By overlaying the grunge material on the stencil you created, you can add a faded look.
For more information on how to blend grunge materials, please see this page.

Check out how to set up texture export on the next page!
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