[ Substance 3D Painter ] How to mask using ID Map

One way to create masks in Substance 3D Painter is to use ID Map.
By baking an ID Map as in the article on this page, you can easily create a mask by simply selecting the area you want to mask from the viewport.

In this article, I would like to review the masking method using ID Map.

How to mask using ID Map

1. With all the layers you want to group selected, press Ctrl + [ G ] to create a group layer.
   
2. Click the [ Add mask ] icon and select [ Add black mask ].
   
3. Click the [ Add effect ] icon and select [ Add color selection ].
   
4. When you click the [ Pick color ] button, an eyedropper icon will appear.
   Select the color you want to mask from the viewport.

Summary

We have confirmed the masking method using ID Map.

On the next page, we'll see how to mask using the polygon fill tool!
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