How would you compile different texture maps into one image?

[Easton777]

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

[davescm · Accepted solution]

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

[Easton777]

Hi Dave,

When I follow your screenshots I do not see any folder to add the maps into.

This is what I see:

[davescm]

You have to create or import a 3D object then select the materials in the 3D panel. At that point you will see the propeties in the screenshot.

Dave

[Easton777]

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

[davescm]

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

[Easton777]

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

Or would I just import the UV

[davescm]

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

Dave