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Import a paint layer

You can import bitmap images as paint layers using any of the image file formats that Mudbox supports. For a list of supported image formats, see Image file formats.

1. In the Layers window, ensure the display button is set to Paint.
2. Do either of the following:
   - From the Layers window menu ( ), select Import Layer.
   - Right-click in the Layers window and select Import Layer from the menu that appears. When multiple paint layers already exist, you right-click on the specific channel you want to import your image. Otherwise, the import feature defaults to importing the image to the currently selected channel.

   The Open window appears.

3. Browse to the directory, select the image, and click Open.
   NoteImporting a texture map in this manner applies it to the selected channel for the assigned material. If many objects in the 3D View share the same material, the texture map will appear on those objects as well. Otherwise, assign a different material to the object before importing the texture map as a paint layer.

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