License Compatibility In Products

Summary

Combining assets under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 with those under incompatible licenses can create a single derivative work, potentially violating the license. All components must comply with CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 terms and be shared alike. Consider consulting a legal expert for guidance on specific projects involving these licensing issues.

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Lets make a simple example. Let's say you have a 3D model that is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA *.* and you want to use a texture that is licensed under different, incompatible license on that said 3D model, would that count as single derivative work, therefore violate the license or do they still count as separate?
In the scenario you described, combining a 3D model licensed under CC BY-NC-SA *.* with a texture under an incompatible license would generally be considered a single derivative work. This could potentially violate the CC BY-NC-SA *.* license, as all components must comply with its terms and be shared alike.
Do you have a specific project in mind where you are considering these licensing issues?