[ Substance 3D Painter ] How to paint using Symmetry

One way to paint with a brush is Symmetry.
Symmetry allows you to paint in multiple locations at the same time.There are two types of symmetry: mirror and radial.

In this article, I would like to review the following painting methods using symmetry.
・How to use mirror symmetry
・How to use radial symmetry

How to use mirror ( symmetrical )

1. Click the [ Symmetry ] icon at the top of the screen.
   
2. Click the [ Symmetry Option ] icon,
   
   Select [ Mirror Symmetry ].
   
3. Select the axis of symmetry from [ Mirror X ], [ Mirror Y ], and [ Mirror Z ].
   
   If you want to adjust the axis position, adjust the offset value.
   Click the [ Show/Hide Manipulator ] icon to visually navigate from the viewport.
   
4. Adjust the brush size and angle and paint.

How to use radial

1. Click the [ Symmetry ] icon at the top of the screen.
   
2. Click the [ Symmetry Option ] icon,
   
   Select [ Radial Symmetry ].
   
3. Select the axis of symmetry from [ Mirror X ], [ Mirror Y ], and [ Mirror Z ].
   Also, set the [ Count ] and [ Angle Span ] values to adjust the number.
   
   If you want to adjust the center position, adjust the offset value.
   Click the [ Show/Hide Manipulator ] icon to visually navigate from the viewport.
   

Summary

We have confirmed how to paint using two types of symmetry: mirror (symmetrical) and radial.

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