The Tile Generator node

As discussed before, the Tile Generator node helps you to create different types of tiles using different shapes. In this section, we will create brick-shaped tiles, and we will also learn how to work with Gradient Map.

1. Open Node_Tests.sbs in Adobe Substance 3D Designer, go to 3D View | Load State File, choose Nodes_Test.sbsscn from the Scene menu, and choose Plane (hi-res).

Now, we need to replace the existing Checker Map node with Tile Generator.

2. To do that, click inside the GRAPH window with your left-hand mouse button and press the spacebar to load the nodes library. Type Tile Generator into the search field and select the Tile Generator node.
3. Remove the Checker Map node and connect the Tile Generator node with the existing nodes, as shown in Figure 8.19:

Figure 8.19 – Adding a Tile Generator node

4. Right-click with your mouse inside the GRAPH window and choose View Outputs In 3D View.
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