

In order to integrate this technology we’ve had to change several elements in the architecture of the bakers. This will also allow us to integrate other technologies in the future, which will radically improve the performance of the bakers and broaden the range of supported hardware.



RTX is enabled by default if you have an NVIDIA GPU (either a GeForce RTX or a Titan V), and Windows 10 version 1809 (go here and click on “Update now”). We understand that not everyone will have access to this new tech right now, but we’re proud to say that Substance Designer will be ready for you the moment the hardware is democratized.







Python API



Imagine a magical world, where a few lines of Python code can take control of your graph. This is exactly the solution we’ve found; we’re shipping it to you just in time for Christmas.



Starting today, the Substance Designer Python API allows you to create data, as well as edit data. Generate endless iterations on a preselection of nodes. Introspect node properties without creating that node. Create some serious Christmas magic. And let us know what you come up with, on Discord or Twitter!

Two things are not exposed in the API: the bakers and the 3D view. We just didn’t have time to get them ready for this release; we’ll make these features available as soon as we can.



And if you’ve already been using the Substance Designer scripting capabilities, you might have to change your code a bit. There’s a lot more information in the Substance Designer internal documentation, so don’t forget to take a look for more details.