*********** About ZBrush 1.55 *********** (Page 6 Update)

[Pixolator]

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You’ll be glad to know that a free upgrade to <font color=#FFa000>ZBrush</font><font color=# :o >1.55</font> (the full commercial version) is scheduled to be released in about a week, for Windows and Macintosh systems.

<font color=#FFa000>ZBrush</font><font color=# :o >1.55</font> includes: new Attractors-ZSpheres, Cubical skinning, resolved issues with ZScripts (such as with the MaterialPack ZScript), improved texturing with TextureMaster rev-F (improved 3D copy, updated UVTiles and new AUVTiles mapping), resolved time-sensitivity of the serial number, vertex based morph target, enhanced user interface with easy access to multiple interface configurations and to the default ZScript (ZLauncher ZScript), Compact ZScript format (.zsc), Starters Palette, in-program help system, import images/textures in JPG format and much more.
<font color=#FFa000>ZBrush</font><font color=# :o >1.55</font> is the first version to execute natively on Macintosh OSX (System 8.6+,OSX+).

Furthermore, when v1.6 is ready, it will also be made available as a free upgrade to registered users :)

More details will be posted next week.

<font color=#FFa000>Have fun ZBrushing,</font>
The Pixologic Team</font>

[Ron Harris]

outstanding news Pix!!!!!!!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: thank you

[Muvlo]

A thousand happy thank-you's!!! :) :) :) :)

[Zendoftheworld]

Thank you Pixolator

:p :p :p

You and your teams' efforts are greatly appreciated!!

Best regards,
Zendoftheworld.....

[Digits]

Yay!

[Jaycephus]

Ahhhhhhh

Yay! :)

[dfaris]

Damn this is good news. You guys rock!!!!
after the freaking mess some of us have been going through with Animation Master and the people that make that this is so refreshing a company that really talks and listens to the users.

Thanks guys

Dave

[DLee]

Jpg import? I love you ~L~ Thank you! I know jpg don't give the high quality that some demand. But I have so many jpg tex files. This opens them all up for z. (Yes I know I can convert them, but... I's lazy)

Super news. Very excited and although I've been busy with other stuff and haven't used z in awhile, I don't regret buying it for one minute. Dying to get back into it.

[Lord Rae]

thats enough to bring me back to forums!.... I've gone far too long between posts... and to think I used to read and post on the Zacademy long ago.. ;)

[Frenchy Pilou]

Great ! But with the new Item I am not yet visible on the upper Menu :D
Pilou

[Hookflash]

Woohoo! 2 free upgrades? Wasn't it only supposed to be 1? What a bonus :)

[cameyo]

Thank you Pixolator.
:eek: :eek: ;) :eek: :eek:

[Bonecradle]

Splendid news!

Was really dieing o try out the displacement mapping, but I have plenty to learn before then anyway.

One question. Was there a mention at one point that an updated manual was coming out with the next version?

I am useless at reading off a computer for understanding but have been putting off printing out the 300 odd pages of the old manual if it is soon to be redundant.

Many thanks
Davey

[PusGhetty]

Whoohoo!!! :cool: Thanks a million Pix!

[boozy floozie]

Os X so soon! - a great and welcome surprise!
Look forward to the new features greatly. :tu:

[Antimorph]

More Zbrush... Yum!

[rhom]

GREAT!I just reread the post about the release of 1.55-and noticed the bottom line about version 1.6 being free to reg'd users-well we only supposed to get free upgrades to 1.5-but the good news just keeps on rolling in-thanks Ofer for going the extra mile.Wonderful news.

[sigi]

Thank you very much

Sigi

[DeeVee]

Coming from the man himself, I must say that I have something to look forward to. Thanks for a great Belated New Years Present Pix. :) :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :D
DeeVee,
Joe.

[Mahlikus The Black]

OMG! One week! And then another free update to come! Thank you! Okay wait, will the animation package be released in 1.55

[Felderin]

I'd like to second the question about the manual: will a new manual be made available with the release of 1.55? At this point the program has seen so many changes that the old manual is no longer helpful. It's somewhat troublesome to have to search through these message boards to find basic information about how various features in the program work.

Good news, though. I'm looking forward to 1.55!

[JOHNVQ3]

thanks.

[aurick]

An updated manual is being worked on, and will be available either with the release or very shortly thereafter. Of course, it will end up being updated again for the following upgrade.

[Monkeyfarm]

Weird version numbering

1.23
1.5

then

7.59375?

1.5^5 :D

[Doohicky]

What's amazing is that these aren't just free "kill the bugs" upgrades...Pix and the crew are offering very real improvements and new functionlality across the board...this is unprecedented as far as I know! :eek:

[juandel]

thats the best news i heard this year :cool: muchas gracias in advance, pixologic!

- juandel

[Nemo]

Yesss :) - finally the waiting is over - for now ;)

I'd like to know something though: Is displacement mapping available in ZB1.55? Because i didnt see it mentioned in the above post and id guess this is a very intersting feature which many of us are waiting for and it shouldnt be left out of the announcement ;)=


Anyways - great news :)

[Jaycephus]

Nemo, It 'sounds' like that might be one of the things that the free 1.6 upgrade is for.

[Bluesman]

Fantastic news!!

Blues

[Northstarr]

Oh this is great news! I just hope that the newest version will allow me to render with both flatten layers off and still get shadows. Right now if I want say a piece of jewellery with some transparent stones in it, and shadows on the whole piece, I can't do it. It is either one or the other.....

:rolleyes:

[Flycatcher]

Yippeeeee! :D I'm glad I decided to hold fire until the commercial version was available - to now discover there will be this imminent intermediate version is excellent news. :D

And among all the other goodies I particular welcome the inclusion of JPG support for imported textures (lot of conversion work no longer needed, and quite a bit of disk space freed up), and the fix for the earlier ZScripts - I can have my much-missed "managers" back again!

I suspect the decision to release this version means that 1.6 is a little way off still? If so, I'm certainly not complaining. All these new toys now are plenty to keep me going while you guys work on getting everything spot on for 1.6 - so many thanks to all concerned. tu: :tu: :tu:

Manual - hmm. I think I'll wait for the version 1.6 upgrade before downloading and in particular printing that. If it's not too late, can I repeat a request someone made months ago: can we please have a standard A4 portrait format page for the manual instead of the landscape format of the old one? Easier for binding, and easier to use on limited desk space. :rolleyes:

[aurick]

:) I'm working on the manual myself, and one of the first things that I did was to change to portrait layout rather than landscape. Several people had made the same request.

[robotalk]

The Moment I've been waiting for !! -- I will wait outside in the cold --to be first to get the wonderful new 1.55 --- when the doors open for the download of this monumental software---is this festival seating ???

[Bruce Gregory]

Aurick:

For those of us who have changed our basic email addresses since we have purchased and upgraded to ZBrush 1.5, how do we proceed, in one week, with downloading the "bonus upgrade". At what point after we receive this upgrade, will the software be "ours", as in not needing to worry about something causing the software not to work anymore? Answers to these most important questions will be determinate in many former users reestablishing ZBrush as a viable tool in our formidable arsenal.

sincerely,

Greg Smith

[aurick]

Customers who's email addresses have changed do not need to worry. Everything else will be explained in the announcement.

[3D_ARCH]

Is there a "ZBrush for Dummies"? I spend all day and much of the night with a 3d CAD program. I got ZBrush thinking a little free form would be relaxing. I've learned to model a bit, but it really is very different. I've run a lot of ZScipts and read the manual and the forum. I'd like to try those cartoon women. I see how to make the parts, it's putting them together...I'm lost.

I still have no clue about a lot of things. Like how do you paint on textures or materials, how to assemble things in a scene. Why do you call objects tools, etc. Some of the advanced stuff is truely incredible, but where does one start?

Maybe someone could put the ZScripts in order. Start with the 1st level ZScripts, the most basic operations and fundamental knowledge. Don't proceed to level 2 ZScripts until you master level 1.

Am I the only one in ZLand who is having trouble?

[ArfGraf]

Is this the upgrade to version 1.51(commercial)?

Thanks in advance.

[Muvlo]

The commercial 1.51 is already released. This announcement refers to 1.55, the current demo version, being released in the commercial version. :)

[mistfall]

Wooo hooooo! All this and OSX too! THanks, Pixolator!

[mixel]

Yay!! osX native!!!

I only payed a few days ago and am still using my temporary serial number.. Should I wait until 1.55 is out and get one for that..

Woooo!! keep up the good work!! os x native!! os X native! *does the os X native dance*
:D :D

[KenH]

Mixel: Apparently the serial number situation is fixed in this update so you may as well hang on for that...I don't think yours will have run out by then anyway.

3d_Arch: The Beginners links in the Quicklinks section should be what you're after.

[gebe]

That's great news, but what I really need is a detailed printed handbook. I'm unable to learn with what exists (the not detailed at all PDF book). When will this happen?

Guitta

[zerobugetgamemaker]

This is great news pix and team! Im especialy glad that you added .jpg conversion in ZBrush, very useful.

David

[Gerlon]

Yay!!! :D ;)

[wenna]

Back just in time!!! Thanks Pix and all the team!!

[Cedar]

:) :) :) :)

I'm especially looking forward to the texturemaster update since I use that so much.(and the manual update will be much appreciated too :) )

[cecirdr]

Awesome news! Thanks so much for getting the OSX version out the door. I think I recall that ideally y'all might have wanted to release a 1.6 version next, but I for one am happy that you decided to go ahead and release 1.55 so I can run it in OSX.

I also want to thank you for remembering that the 1.6 version with the displacment mapping etc is the ultimate version everyone is waiting for. This bonus update is a refreshing change of pace compared to the way many companies act nowadays.

When companies honor promises, I honor companies by continuing to purchase upgrades. ..sounds like a synergistic relationship to me. :D So...I may not be a zbrush standout as far as talent goes, but I'll be using it and buying upgrades for a long time to come.

[Jaycephus]

Yew sed "y,all"!!

Are yew from Texas? ;)

[cecirdr]

Hahahahaha! ...'bout the same. I'm originally from Mississippi. Now...how come nobody else seems to think y'all is a word? Hahahaha....it's darn tootin useful if yew ask me!

;)

[robotalk]

Now- I wonder if --like a rocket blast off--we could have a 5-4-3-2-1 --before the release--??? -- my guess is --we should be able to get 1.55 --Thursday???--asking too much am I ?? :D :D :D

Robo

[moogal]

I guess y'all can't wait for the new version, and neither can I. I'm hoping that the displacement mapping, when it arrives, will work fine with Poser5 which supports displacement mapping. As bad as artifacts are with 2D textures, I imagine they look much, much worse with displacements, so here's hoping it all works as planned. BTW, here in northern WV, USA, most of us say "y'all" alot. But as soon as you cross into PA it becomes "y'uns". I'm not sure what that's short for, and I truly can't believe it no longer sounds strange to me when the waitress says "What'd y'uns want to drink?"

[Bastard76]

It's a great new! Can't wait to ZPaint everywhere...

[Mahlikus The Black]

1. I say yall!
2. yuns is weird. Yall crazy up there!
3. Its Thursday!!!
*me looks around frantically*

...oh wait...he said about a week...
*sigh*

[Eric D.]

After PA, ya get inta Choizy, and things flip around, alla youse!

[wenna]

Well, I'm waiting... very patiently. :)

[Zendoftheworld]

Hi there!!!!

Tick-tock, tick-tock....

It's 40 degrees celcius today where I live - the only thing that's gonna be cool is to see Pixolator;s "releasing" post...

tick-tock, tick-tock!

Regards,
Zendoftheworld.....

[WingedOne]

"It's 40 degrees celcius today where I live"

Lucky you. :rolleyes: Wanna trade? :D

[Thor]

When upgrading to OS X 10.2, I reformatted my HD, and did not reinstall ZBrush (I remembered it was kind of a pain to get ZBrush running after reformatting before).

Will there be considerable hoops to jump through to upgrade to/install ZBrush 1.55?

e.g., will I need to re-install a previous (OS 9) version, then upgrade?

thanx.

hmmm... I just noticed a 1.55 demo link, but Mac sys requirements still say "Classic only"
:confused:

[Mike Rhodes]

Thor --

If the ZBrush I bought at MacWorld is any indication, it will run on OS X 10.2.3 just fine. I don't know about the "hoop" cuz 1.55R2 is my initial install of ZBrush.

mr

[Xacto]

I also saw the demo for 1.55 and it says that it does not work in OS X and that there will be a free update in the near future. Will the comercial version work with OS X or will we have to wait (ugh!) a little bit longer for the X!?

[Thor]

Thanx Mike!

:tu:

[aurick]

Hello Xacto.

As the post says, this version will operate natively in OS X.

For others who've asked, it will not be necessary to have a previous version currently installed in order to install the upgrade.

[stoNe]

When now does the update come? I am already completely impatient. :)

[robotalk]

OK !!! I'm squirming in my seat --and I know these things take time--BUT where do we look to know it's time to storm the floodgates--??- will the "GO GET IT --IT's ready !!!" post be HERE in this post on page one--will it be a separate post--will you sneak it up on the Pixologic website??--will you 'Gang E mail' us--the 'About a week' is here and I'd like a pointer or tip on how to 'hear/see' the download news without looking all the above mentioned places every 15 minutes?? --Give us just a hint please Matthew--
yours truly
-Bad Bozo Bozunterly-- :D :D
president of the Bad Bozo Bozunterly school of remedial clown flogging LTD.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1043440118mcw.gif

[dfaris]

OK folks sit back and take a deep breath. ah thats better.

Relax let the guys do there job it will be here soon.


Ah ok now where do I go to download this. Tell me first so the server dont crash. :)

[WingedOne]

Like before, I beleive the first place they'll probably announce it will be the ZBrush Central - ZBrush Forum.

Good thing I'm not a bad clown since the Bad Clown Flogger is here. :D

[aurick]

Version 1.55 will be out of testing by Monday (January 27). If all goes according to plan, we will be releasing it before midnight Monday night. That's midnight, Pacific Standard Time for everyone in different time zones. :D

[rhom]

sounds like a firm date -bitchin.Got ants in my pants now.

[Antimorph]

I know its coming, I also know that things very rarely go according to plan.

Whatever happens tomorrow, whether it comes or it doesn't. Pixologic is keeping my full admiration and support, making something as incredible as Zbrush is hard in a way that very few things are hard.

In my whole life I have not come across anything so tangible that is more amazing, more significant, or is a greater gift than Zbrush! That makes me lucky, and I shall continue to feel it.

[stoNe]

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...?...?...????

[cameyo]

:p ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ....RING....RING....RING....Wake up .... Zdream....

cameyo

[Zendoftheworld]

Well, I'll give it a few more hours before I go to bed.

Any one else as desperate as I?

Regards,
Zendoftheworld......

:)

[Nemo]

nada? no news?

[Zendoftheworld]

Hi Pixologic,

Will the update be released in the next few hours as per the last update from Aurick?

If someone is monitoring this board, can you please reply so I don't waste any more time hanging online and pressing my browsers "refresh" button every five minutes.

Thanks,
Zendoftheworld....

[Mahlikus The Black]

I am about to pass out..I am going to bed... :(

[Northstarr]

Ooops! I guess all didn't go well according to plan. I just got up Tuesday AM and I don't see it here. Not a good sign :(

Oh well, just as well for me as I have to go to work now and if it were here I might be tempted to phone in sick! :rolleyes:

[Nemo]

Its Tuesday - its getting dark again - no word yet ?

Oh im so excited - come on - give us some news on the subject ;)

[davidT]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that has been keeping an eye out for the update...
D.T.

[aurick]

:b2: :b2: :b2: Quick Announcement :b2: :b2: :b2:

We are working on getting the files ready for download. It's going to be several more hours before the servers are ready.

When it's ready, we'll make the announcement as a new thread.

It's almost here! :D

[cameyo]

Thank you, aurick.
I hope you have a very big server with superquick connection... ;)

cameyo

[Mahlikus The Black]

Yes, thank you for that!

[stoNe]

is actually DISPLACEMENT mapping in the update activated? or only in version 1.6?

[pannoctis]

Hello everybody!

Concerning the update I would like to know what "Attractors-ZSpheres" do...?

Is that a way of joining ZSphere branches at their tips?

Thank you for any info and best regards

[WingedOne]

Attractor ZSpheres act like magnets which attract parts of the mesh toward them. It allows further flexibility in your modelling.

[robotalk]

Hello- This Is Bad Bozo Bozunterly again--we at the Bad Bozo Bozunterly school of remedial Clown flogging --have been ticking off the hours ( altho not really'ticked off')until the wondrous moment arrives for the download of commercial version 1.55 --well let me tell you I now have strong premonition --I say by the power of my throbbing whoopee cushion..I feel it in my bicycle horn and false putty nose as well..that the celebration will be soon--so that it is a perfect celebration much like Thanksgiving (because we will give thanks for this marvel of software genius)please join me in putting a 30 pound Frozen Turkey in your oven right now--by the time it is ready..I guarantee --we will have our prize and the turkey will be our festive dinner of celebration--also, you winemaker hobbiests should start a batch of wine--and when that ferments --we will surely have our precious 1.55 --oh I know it ..I feel it --the time is That soon--OH JOY !!!
I ask you --is this the face of someone who would 'kid you'??

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1043818230anb.gif

[ArfGraf]

Can't wait to experiment with the displacement maps. YIPPPEEEEE!!!!!

[Mahlikus The Black]

I'm sad now..have to go get some work done...can't wait around anymore.. :(

[sirquadalot]

At least their consistent with thier release dates. :p

[davidT]

ain't no big deal..We've waited this long. The Post's I like are the ones of people that are using a demo version and complain that a newer version is late. I read that in either this forum or the C4D forum...Gawd they all blend together after awhile.... :D
D.T.

P.S. I see my little joke post yesterday got nuked. Come on guys,ya gotta have a bit of humor about life, software, and due dates.. :D

[stoNe]

:( :( :( :( :( :(

[obiewan]

hey david, but ya gotta admit that the only reason they nuked em was because people were freakin out, hehe. I saw it and I was like yeeeeaaaahhhh baabbyy yeeaahh!!
Still though, you would think they would give themselves a safety cushion and anouunce a date later than they expect it would be ready. Oh well the long wait continues, and I for one will stand in line until it arrives! :D

[Lord Rae]

The only other download I'm waiting for is the Xbox live downloads for Mech Assault... the only date they have given for that piece is "sometime in January"... and now its looking like they won't make even that vague date.... if you want true chaos check the forums for the xbox... its everyone moaning and whinning and saying microsoft has cheated them... its really funny..

I'm so glad to see that everyone here appreciates and understands when things aren't up by the date... I personally think no release date it a thousand times worse than a missed one...

:mad: :p :p

[Zeddicus]

The only reason I'm annoyed at 1.55 not being out yet is becuase it means I can't complain about 1.6 not being out yet! I want my displacement mapping darnit, lol! :D :D :D

[zerebrom]

... makes no difference if it's bad news or good news: in either case you are in the headlines.
Best of all: in this strange software-business you're in the headlines even if there's no message at all. :D

We have a strange saying about customers, being kings - but, that's only good old Europe, is it?? :D