Adding details to a mesh

[JUSTNPROUD]

Can anyone give me pointers on manipulating polygons to achieve detail on a mesh.a memeber was kind enough to give me script that i dont understand.I dont understand how he smooths the object on the fly, and what controls he uses to move and manipulate the polygons.Also i dont understand how this script relates to the pic i have submitted.Notice the arrows indicate the type of detail i would like to achieve on the surface of models to simulate, clothing, ties, pockets, etc.The pic and script where not created by me.They belong to another member.Used here only as reference http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200404/user_image-1080901973oud.jpg
RAFAELSCRIPT.txt (http://www.pixolator.com/ubb/uploaded_files/user_file-1080902033rkk.txt) :confused:

[andreseloy]

Hi JUSTNPROUD i suggest that before run the Rafael script press in the script panel "Show action and notes" to see step by step and that will allow you to see how Rafael reached that beutiful modeling details.
Thank for your attention
Andreseloy

[JUSTNPROUD]

Oh my god.Its amazing how i can forget that.its really something.Guess im stretching myself thin these days.Thanks again buddy for reminding me.Ill accept any suggestions i can get.Thanks a million.Z is definitely a fun program.

[PusGhetty]

Justin,
In Z2 while in Transform/Edit/Draw mode you can hold down the Shift key and smooth the polygons. This smooth brush feature is awesome.
For the edge-like areas, you could use the Layer Brush and the Pinch Brush options to define the edges rather easily. Both of these options are found in the Transform Palette. These options only work while in Transform/Edit/Draw mode.

Best Regards,
Michael

[JUSTNPROUD]

Yes thank you.im waiting for Z2 now.i sent in my data.No word yet.Ah! how do you see the polygons? Ill post some shoes for all to enjoy.Zshoes that is. :tu:

[JUSTNPROUD]

Oh well.i tried to upload some shoes for you guys , but apparently the .ztl zip file is too large.

[PusGhetty]

Justin,
[Shift+F] will put your model in Draw Polyframe mode. This will let you see all your polygons and groups.
This site has an upload limit of 200k, you can probably just zip your file.

Adios,
Michael

[Rafael Hernandez]

Ok here is another quick script that I hope will make it clearer. The technique is quite simple just pull lines of points together where you want a sharp edge. I actually advise you to use the tools on the new version instead of this method. This method works but is time consuming.

shoe.TXT (http://www.pixolator.com/ubb/uploaded_files/user_file-1080929310tww.txt)

[JUSTNPROUD]

You are very nice Rafael.Thanks in helping me along.i appreciate it,. :tu: :)Wow! Thanks for all the tips guys.Im studying so much stuff lately i get a bit scattered.

[JUSTNPROUD]

i hope im not loosing it, but sometimes Z doesnt seem to see my .txt scripts.I try to load but it doesnt show.however if i just search for it outside of Z it is there.No sweat probably my PC.