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Substance 3D Modeler | Frequently asked questions

  1. Substance 3D home
  2. Home
  3. Getting started
    1. Install Substance 3D Modeler
    2. System requirements
    3. Public Beta
    4. Supported VR headsets
    5. Desktop and virtual reality
    6. Quick start guides
      1. Desktop quick start guide
      2. VR quick start guide
    7. Controls
      1. Desktop shortcuts and controls
      2. VR shortcuts and controls
    8. Reference images
    9. Join the Community
    10. Glossary
    11. FAQs
  4. Interface
    1. Interface overview
    2. Viewport
    3. The Palette
    4. Actions menu
    5. The Top bar
      1. Top bar overview
      2. Color picker
      3. Materials panel
      4. Assets panel
      5. Environment panel
      6. Viewport panel
      7. Outliner
      8. Node properties panel
    6. The Bottom bar
    7. Preferences
  5. Create with Clay
    1. Tools
      1. Tools and Subtools
      2. Select tool
      3. Clay tool
      4. Erase tool
      5. Split tool
      6. Crop tool
      7. Warp tool
      8. Elastic tool
      9. Smooth tool
      10. Raise tool
      11. Buildup tool
      12. Inflate tool
      13. Crease tool
      14. Flatten tool
      15. Paint tool
    2. Brushes
    3. Brush shapes
    4. Placement modes
    5. Angle and grid snap
  6. Create with Primitives
    1. Get started with primitives
    2. Primitive parameters
      1. Parameter overview
      2. Shape parameters
      3. Combine parameters
    3. Organize primitives
      1. Primitive containers
      2. Manage primitive order
      3. Primitive groups
      4. Repetition
  7. Organize your scene
    1. Scope and scene structure
    2. Layers
    3. Groups
    4. Advanced scene assembly
      1. Instances
      2. Symmetry and repetition
      3. Booleans
    5. Import meshes
  8. Render mode
    1. Render mode overview
    2. Work with cameras
  9. Export Mode
    1. Export your creations
    2. Export presets
  10. Technical support
    1. Technical requirements
    2. How does Modeler work?
    3. Performance
    4. Troubleshooting
    5. Supported file formats
  11. Release notes
    1. V1.15 (Current Release)
    2. V1.14
    3. V1.13
    4. Public Beta V1.16.50 (Current Release)
    5. Public Beta Archive
      1. Public Beta V1.15.50
      2. Public Beta V1.14.50
      3. Public Beta V1.12.50
      4. Public Beta V1.11.50
      5. Public Beta V1.10.50
      6. Public Beta V1.9.50
      7. Public Beta V1.8.50
    6. V1 Archive
      1. V1.12
      2. V1.11
      3. V1.10
      4. V1.9
      5. V1.8
      6. V1.7
      7. V1.6    
      8. V1.5
      9. V1.4
      10. V1.3
      11. V1.2
      12. V1.1 
      13. V1.0 
    7. V0 Archive
      1. 2022/08/02 V0.17.0
      2. 2022/06/22 V0.14.1
      3. 2022/05/13 V0.10.2

Frequently asked questions

Substance 3D Modeler (Meta Edition) is available to Meta VR Headset users through the Meta App Store. If you purchase Modeler through the Meta store, you can download Modeler through the Oculus app on your PC. Functionally, there is no difference between Adobe and Meta editions of Substance 3D Modeler (other than where the software was purchased.) 

Substance 3D Modeler requires a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Modeler does not require a VR headset, but we recommend using both desktop and VR for the best experience. Modeler supports numerous headsets. To use Modeler in VR, you will need a supported headset connected to your computer either through wifi (with options like AirLink, SteamLink, or Virtual Desktop) or a physical cable.

Modeler supports most standard 3D and CAD file types, including OBJ, FBX, USD, and glTF.  A full list of supported formats is available here.

Substance 3D Modeler is well suited for beginners in the 3D space. Unlike most 3D modeling and sculpting software, Modeler doesn't require an understanding of concepts like topology or polygons. Modeler is designed to allow you to focus on the creative process, which has the side effect of being very welcoming to newcomers.

Yes, Substance 3D Modeler supports import of meshes, images, and other Modeler scenes into your current scene. The File menu has various import options:

  • Import scene
  • Import mesh
  • Import mesh as stamp
  • Import reference images
  • Import buildup textures

A list of supported formats is available here.

If you purchased Substance 3D Modeler through the Oculus or Meta store and it does not appear in your library, you may need to contact Meta for assistance with your purchase.

If you purchased Substance 3D Modeler through Adobe or the Creative Cloud application and it does not appear in the Oculus library, you can add it manually with the + icon. In the file browser that appears, navigate to Modeler's install location and select Adobe Substance 3D Modeler.exe to add it to your library.

Modeler's default install location is C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Substance 3D Modeler.

Modeler requires a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Additional system requirements are available here.

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