Image to Material Introduces Seams in a Seamless Texture

[Kryat]

Hi!

I am facing a difficult problem with the Image to Material AI that I believe to be a bug.

I have completely seamless textures I am trying to create maps from, but whenever I run them through the AI, horrible seams are introduced by the software on the edges of the source texture.

Is there a way to fix this? Maybe a setting I am overlooking? I've tried tweaking all sliders in the AI settings, but this never goes away. I've included screenshots of what the seams look like.

Thanks!

[Claudio25156281ps35]

Are there any fix/updates on the AI powered seam issue that comes with pre-tiled input images?

[LoryAline]

Hi,
the problem is resolved since 3D Sampler version 3.3.0, available since may 17th 2022.
Find the changes and update liste here: https://substance3d.adobe.com/documentation/sadoc/all-changes-188973140.html
We also make an anouncement on the forum for every release, which detail all changes:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/substance-3d-sampler-discussions/substance-3d-sampler-3-3-0-is-out/td...

Thank you

[Mark S. Johnson]

LoryAline, I am finally back after a long hiatus attempting to use Sampler to create materials from my seamless textures.  I see in your comment above that the tiling of seamless materials is supposed to be fixed, but when I import a seamless Diffuse and Normal map, then apply a Normal to Height filter to create a Height map, there is still a seam in the Height map.  I thought this issue was fixed.  Am I missing something or is it still not fixed years later?

[LoryAline]

Hi,
The seams bug of this topic come from Image to material (AI powered) filter. 
So I think your issue is another one.

Can you report your bug with the support so we can investigate on it?
https://substance3d.adobe.com/documentation/sadoc/report-a-bug-172823735.html

Thank you!

[Mark S. Johnson]

LoryAline, I just submitted a bug report.  I look forward to hearing from you about when a fix is anticipated.  Thanks.

[LoryAline]

Thank you, I'll look into it and keep you in touch.

Regards.

[Mark S. Johnson]

I'm wondering the same thing.  Please be honest...will this issue ever be fixed?  It's been going on for a veeeeery long time.  And frankly, this feature is the #1 reason why I have the Adobe Substance subscription.

[LoryAline · Accepted solution]

Hi,
the problem is solved since 3D Sampler version 3.3.0, available since may 17th 2022.
Find the changes and update liste here: https://substance3d.adobe.com/documentation/sadoc/all-changes-188973140.html
We also make an anouncement on the forum for every release, which detail all changes:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/substance-3d-sampler-discussions/substance-3d-sampler-3-3-0-is-out/td...

Thank you

[Mark S. Johnson]

LoryAline, I am using version 4.1.0 of Sampler and every time I import a seamless texture using Image to Material (AI Powered), it STILL introduces seams.  I thought this problem had been solved.  What am I missing here?

[Mark S. Johnson]

The problem is most noticeable in the Normal and Height maps.

[LoryAline]

Hi Mark,
Did you enable "Preserve Tiling" parameter in the properties?

If yes, can you share more details on your workflow and when you notice those atrefacts?

Thank you

[Mark S. Johnson]

I was not enabling Preserve Tiling, so thank you for pointing out that important detail!  However, there is still a subtle seam problem with both the Normal and Height outputs.  It is noticeable in the outputs, and particularly pronounced when adding a polished Metal Finish on top of the material.  I am happy to send you my file.  Which file (or files) would you like?  And since they're bigger than 47 MB, how shall I send them?  Thanks.

[LoryAline]

You can send me the original pictures and/or your .ssa file.
You can send it from any cloud drive.
If you don't want to share it here feel free to send me a private message.

Thank you!

[Mark S. Johnson]

LoryAline, I'd like to send a Zip file via Dropsend.  To do so, I need an email address so I can send the download link.  Is this feasible?  Also, I'm not sure how to send you a private message, if this is required.

[Mark S. Johnson]

Just sent you a private message with a download link.

[Cyril Dellenbach]

Hello @Mark S. Johnson,

To keep everyone updated on the subject, the 4.2.0 is now available, and big changes come along, including a new AI powered version of Image to Material!

Therefore, the "seam" issue encountered shouldn't occur, and the behavior has been greatly improved. You'll find a detailed tutorial on how to use it there.

Best regards,