A new "Preview" option was added to the node contextual menu, allowing artists to quickly visualize a node in the 3D View without complex re-routing.
improved interoperability with USD support and "one-click" sending to Substance 3D Stager. Adobe Substance 3D Designer 12.2.0
Users gained the ability to define their own keyboard shortcuts in Preferences to speed up their most-used operations. The Evolution of Designer A new "Preview" option was added to the
While 12.2.0 was a significant "quality of life" and performance update, the software has continued to evolve: The Evolution of Designer While 12
New tooltips provided short descriptions for nodes in the Library and Graph View, making the learning curve shallower for complex procedural setups.
The node menu (accessed via Spacebar) began filtering results based on compatibility with the selected node, helping artists find valid connections more quickly.
To better understand how these procedural tools function in a modern workflow, you can watch this introductory guide: