Is it possible to change SurfaceAppearance properties with a script?

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#1

Hi,

I am trying to use a script to change leaf properties based on a Season, but I am wondering if this is possible, as the trees/leaves that I am working with are using SurfaceAppearance. I am wondering if it is necessary for me to switch to TextureID in order for this to work.

Here is an example of my code:

local season = game.ReplicatedStorage.Season.Value
local leafcolor = script.Parent.SurfaceAppearance.ColorMap

while wait(1) do
   if season = "fall" then 
    leafcolor = "rbxassetid://7935993145"
  end
end

Am I doing something wrong? Is this not possible right now?

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#2

You can’t change any of the textures on surface appearances. The closest you could get would be parenting and unparenting a bunch of premade surface appearances.

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#3

None of the properties of SurfaceAppearance instances are scriptable, they can only be modified manually from the properties window or through the use of the command bar while in studio.

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#4

That’s what I’ve decided to do for now, thanks for the help!