How would you compile different texture maps into one image?

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April 3, 2018
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Hi,

I am not sure if this is a stupid question or not, it probably is, but I am still new to PS and I have only really used 3d texturing software.

If I have different textures that I want to add to say a model of a road, and I have different asphalt or concrete textures, but for those textures I don't just have albedo or diffuse but I also have normal maps and roughness maps to give the textures extra realism, how would these be added to the road with all 3-5 maps that come with the texture?

Above are different types of the maps for one concrete material, the albedo would just be the color of the texture but I would like to texture a road with more than just the albedo, id like to have about 4 of the maps overlaid on top of one another then use that to texture it, I am just not sure how to do it.

Thanks

Edit: Actually, I just added each map individually as layers, I guess I would save the final material out that way

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Correct answer davescm

Hi

You can apply varies texture maps in the properties panel for the material in Photoshop 3D. Next to each material property you will see a small folder. Click on it and you will get a menu to load texture, create a new texture (and if a texture exists to Edit or remove the texture)

It is hard to tell just from the thumbnails but try adding them as below - just add one at a time and if you get an unexpected result just remove that texture

Dave

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Easton777Author

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what type of model file is needed, FBX does not work.

Or would I just import the UV

davescm

Community Expert

Try using wavefront (*.obj) or collada(*.dae). Make sure the textures are in the same folder.

Dave

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Easton777Author

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How would you import a 3d model? When I look under the 3D tab everything is greyed out and not selectable.

davescm

Community Expert

Easton777 wrote
How would you import a 3d model? When I look under the 3D tab everything is greyed out and not selectable.

You can open a 3D model as a new document using File >Open

or

with an existing document open (it must be in RGB mode) then use menu 3D >New Layer from File

Note : If everything in 3D is still greyed out, with an RGB document open -then go to Help >System Info click copy and post the info here. We may be able to see what is causing it.

Dave

davescm

Correct answer

Community Expert

Hi

You can apply varies texture maps in the properties panel for the material in Photoshop 3D. Next to each material property you will see a small folder. Click on it and you will get a menu to load texture, create a new texture (and if a texture exists to Edit or remove the texture)

It is hard to tell just from the thumbnails but try adding them as below - just add one at a time and if you get an unexpected result just remove that texture

Dave