Adding content on the hard drive

It is possible to add resources to your libraries by placing new content directly on the hard drive at the right location.

A default folder for user assets is provided by default where you can add your new content, either through the application interface or by manually dropping it in the following location. This default library is also used when creating new presets such as brushes, tools, smart materials, etc. For more information, see the Presets documentation.

Where to put assets ?

Below are the locations of the default Your Assets library where your own custom content is created by default:

File formats and usages

You can import different types of files to your Substance 3D Painter library. Placing them in the designated folders (such as alphas, colorluts, effects…) will assign a type of usage to the asset, so it is important to choose the right folder when adding new content. Note that if you add a custom library location, it will automatically create the appropriate folders at that location.