Exposing more shortcuts to the brushes and better Asset layout needed

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January 10, 2024
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As a 3D and 2D creator, I have been running around softwares to complete my tasks. Software such as, Procreate, Clips Studio Paint, Affinity , Photoshop and some more. I have been struggling to make the working progress faster and streamline. however the UI of Substance painter havent changed or improved at all since 2022.

There are few things I hope to be changed and improve with this version (2024). The brushes adjustments, layer edits shortcut should be exposed to the settings, not just accessible on the tool bar the UI itself.

Moreover, the scaling of the UI is not friendly for smaller screen user. Personally using a 27" 2k monitor just barely enough to fit the essentials on the screen. The layout of each elements with a slide bar using too much spacing to adjust from left to right. means if I scale down the UI itself will hide the maximum value and the description of it which make it moreless useless or occupied a large area of the screen space. limited viewing of the Canvas. Perhaps making a more compact UI for that be a better experience.

I hope these issues are brought up to the board and to be addressed.

Many thanks,

CrossVadar

Discussion

Cyril Dellenbach

Community Manager

Hi CrossVadar,

Thanks for the suggestions.

What are you referring to when mentioning "The brushes adjustments, layer edits shortcut should be exposed to the settings"?

There is a panel named Properties (Window > Properties), that you can dock anywhere you want in the UI. In addition, you can simply RMB anywhere in the viewport to display the Properties window. I personally use the RMB in order to keep the UI as light as possible.

From the screenshot you sent, it seems like all the panel are open at the same time. Just so you know, most of those are only temporarily useful. Therefore, I advise you to dock them inside another panel to make some space.