Normal maps can be processed using either the DirectX or OpenGL format.

Default: DirectX

The normal format preference impacts:

• 2D View
• Image Import Layer
• Export

2D View

In the 2D view, when selecting the normal output, the normal is displayed using the format selected in Preferences.

Image Import Layer

When importing a normal texture, the normal format is set to the format selected in Preferences.

Export

SBSAR and SBS

The normal format is an exposed parameter. This parameter can be tweaked by the host application to generate the normal in the format it needs.

Image formats

The normal is exported in the format selected in Preferences.