Material Layers
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Using LayerStacks

Generating layered materials and editing per-layer parameters with LayerStacks.

A LayerStack generates a layered material using a LayerGraph.

See What is a LayerStack for how it relates to the rest of the system.

Creating a LayerStack

A LayerStack can be created from the filesystem or a material slot.

Generating a layered material

Drop a LayerGraph into the LayerGraph slot and press Generate.

Editing parameters per layer

Use the dropdown to cycle between each layer and change its material parameters.

Syncing uniforms

The Sync Uniforms toggle controls whether material parameter changes from the LayerGraph are pushed to the LayerStack. Turning it off lets the LayerStack control its own material parameters.

Disabling layers

You can disable any layer freely, without editing the LayerGraph. This requires LayerStack re-generatation.

Reusing generated shaders

You can save the generated StackShader and reuse it in other LayerStacks that share the same LayerGraph and layer active status.

Using LayerGraphs

Creating LayerGraphs, adding LayerNodes and using the LayerGraph editor.

Writing SurfaceShaders

A practical example of a SurfaceShader that outputs PBR textures using LAYER_OUT layer variables.

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Creating a LayerStackGenerating a layered materialEditing parameters per layerSyncing uniformsDisabling layersReusing generated shaders
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