The headline feature of is undoubtedly the new Path Tool . Previously, creating crisp, hard-surface lines (like panel gaps, racing stripes, or sci-fi armor decals) required either external vector software (Illustrator/Photoshop) or tedious hand-painting.
: This version added three critical options for the baking process: substance painter 8.1
The export dialog in 8.1 now features (NTC) previews. While the final export is standard, the viewport now simulates how Block Compression (BC1-BC7) will degrade your textures, allowing you to adjust roughness or normal intensity before exporting. The headline feature of is undoubtedly the new Path Tool
: Substance Painter 8.1 automatically converts object sizes to centimeters, making it easier to work with FBX files that retain scaling information. hard-surface lines (like panel gaps