Swapping layer preview from flat texture to a ball doesn't make sense

[kamilla_0620]

I've been using Substance painter for years and very often I need to color pick from another layer's preview. Now that there's shaded balls previewing the layers, I'm unable to color pick cause I have the entire spectrum of a ball to pick from. The ball doesn't make sense, please just bring back the flat texture. 

Also seeing the mask preview was really great but I guess that never comes back.

[Cyril Dellenbach]

Hi @kamilla_0620,

Actually, the old system never disappeared.

Edit > Settings > Use simplified thumbnails

It's just that simplified thumbnails aren't available when working with UV tiles.

I advise you to rather hold the SHIFT key when using the color picker. It will force the picker to select the Base Color.

Best regards,