Zscript : XYZ Adjust (rev B) ****** updated the 14th of June 2004

[TVeyes]

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200406/user_image-1087232952rfd.jpg


************ Updated the 14th of June 2004 ************
XYZAdjust2.zip (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1087232997dhs.zip)

XYZ Adjust allows you to edit the X, Y and Z resolutions of Zspheres. Normally it is only possible to set the XYZ resolution before a Zsphere is created. With this script you can change the resolution after a zsphere is added. Also Membrane values can be set for individual zspheres.


Key features:

:b1: Hotkey activated. Interface appears below the cursor.
:b1: Adjusting of XYZ resolution while in preview mode.
:b1: Symmetrical editing of XYZ resolutions.
:b1: Select child/parent Zsphere from within Interface.

Basic operation:

:b1: Hover the cursor over a zsphere and press 'k' on the keyboard to bring up the interface.
:b1: Adjust seperate X, Y and Z resolutions using the -/+ buttons.
:b1: Set all axis' to the same value using the XYZ to buttons.
:b1: Select the child/parent of the current zsphere by pressing the <<<< and >>>> buttons.
:b1: Click the MBR bar to set a Membrane value for the selected Zsphere.
:b1: Click the MBR title to reset the Membrane value to 0.
:b1: Press the XYZ adjust title to toggle preview mode.
:b1: When finished press the Spacebar or Return to close the interface.

Tips :

:b1: As long as a zsphere is selected (one of the zspheres is colored red) you can press the hotkey 'k' while the cursor is outside the canvas. This brings up the interface so it does not cover your model. Useful if you use the <<<< and >>>> buttons a lot.
:b1: The XYZ resolution overrides the Ires setting.
:b1: It is not possible to set an axis resolution of (0,1,0). 0 and 1 are effectively treated the same. However the skinning of a (0,0,0) zsphere is different to the skinning of a (1,1,1) zsphere.
:b1: If you adjust an axis of a (0,0,0) zsphere the other axis' automatically change to 1. This is not a bug but how zspheres work.

To install :

:b1: Simply unzip into your /Zscripts directory and load the script using Ctrl+Shift+L. The script is accessed by pressing 'k' on the keyboard (see above).
:b1: Until more info on zscripts is given it is necessary to load XYZ adjust once every Zbrush session.

Suggestions are most welcome. Enjoy.

[wchamlet]

Thanks for this TVeyes! I like to alter my zsphere XYZ resolution, but more often than not I find I need to alter it after I've made a whole chain of zspheres. Now I won't have to redo the entire chain.

Thanks a bunch!

[kokoro]

oh this is very useful ! is it for z1.55b too ?

[Rafael Hernandez]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

I really wanted this.

One of this days I'm gonna get off my but and learn zscripting.

[TVeyes]

Thanks, glad you like it. This script is basically the replacement for Zif Edit (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=013294). I wanted to make a not to complicated script to try out some of the new scripting abilities of Zbrush 2.

Kokoro, XYZ adjust is a Zbrush 2 only script. Zif Edit has some issues in Zbrush 2.0 but works fine in 1.55b. Use that instead.

As you can see I removed the Membrane and Twist settings (compared to Zif Edit). If anyone has a need for those settings let me know and I'll try to include it in a future update.

Btw, for any zscripters out there, I will post some info later on how to create a floating panel like in this script and how to add animated buttons. Of course you can also PM me.

[TVeyes]

Stupid me, I uploaded an earlier version. If you have downloaded previously please replace with the file at the top of this thread.

Dooooh :o

[Svengali]

TV,

Wow, very nice implementation... and I confess I'm curious about the interface and buttons. well done.

Sven

[theride]

Very nice and intuitive script! You have opened my eyes to the possibilities with xyz resolution editing. Now I can add Y res instead of inserting loops. Real cool. Thanks!

[Kircho]

Hi TV,
This is a wonderful script for the reason that is is very well implemented .
What i'm dreaming of is a Customizable right click menue. Which can hold zscripts menues and buttons and also that can be changed quickly during work with short cuts or buttons which already exist in the right click menue...or better still a right click menue which updates dynamically based on what your doing...depandant on some conditions ... which exist within zbrush.

Again I want to stress my gratitude for the time you've dedicated to this useful script.

Thanks from
Kircho

[DreamWalker]

Nice! I'll be using this script alot!

The only thing I found that would be nice is if we could still rotate the model around when the interface is open, but that's really just a minor thing.

Can't wait for symetrical editing, a visual cue for child/parent selection, and XYZres editing from preview mode!

Just minor things! Can't wait for the next version!!! :tu:

[matvara]

Thanks TVeyes,(Mark?), for this update! I used Zifedit a lot under 1.55b and I'm glad
it's back. It would be very nice if you could
add Membrane function too. It worked like a
charm.
I like the graphic on the script too! Very
cool! :tu:

[TVeyes]

Thanks again for the kind comments.

Matvara : I have just been playing around and realised the Membrane setting is still very useful. Especially if Tool : Adaptive Skin : Minimal Skin to Child is enabled. I will add it to the next update though it will be a little tricky as there is no way to add a slider to the note interface I am using. I'll figure something out. Thanks for the comments.

[Curious]

Hey TVeyes,

Intresting sounding script. I'm so new to Zbrush I don't know how it will aid me. Could you possibly post example images of what you use your feature for?

This goes out to all the fine brains that code plug-ins. I see a lot of script tools out there, but have no idea what I'd use them for.

If you can include a visual example of how the script is used and why, inexperienced retards like me could harness your genius.

Thanks sincerly,

-Tully

[boozy floozie]

Generous and smart!!

Missed your original Zif Edit post, thanks for posting a link to that.

The complexities of zspheres tie me in knots but one day like those monkeys on typewriters, I'll get lucky.

Your a star

:tu:

[Jaycephus]

Just thinking about the possibility of implementing this as a plug-in, and then it can become a part of the permanent interface, like Projection Master. Hmmmm...

[FineDay]

One thing that I just remembered that I was wanting to do when I tried your script...: Tab to the correct child of the parent sphere selected. Not really a big deal, but if it's not too hard to impliment... :D
By the way, nice interface design!

[kokoro]

thanks tveyes ! i missed zifedit-thread somehow ... thanks again for sharing this useful skript, as this is really what drived me crazy when i had to delete and redo lots spheres after noticing i should have changed x or y resolution :)

[TVeyes]

Thanks for the interest.

Added the updated version of XYZ adjust to the start of this thread.

- Symmetrical editing added. Use the Transform : X, Y and Z buttons to control symmetry. Shortcuts are the default 'x', 'y' and 'z' keys.

- You can now select and adjust zspheres from preview mode.

- Visual cue added to preview mode editing. When in preview mode the script tries its best to show the area affected. However in a few cases the preview mesh does not show the polygons created by a given zsphere (seems to occur with Tool: Adaptive Skin : Minimal Skin to Child enabled ).

- Membrane setting added. There is no value displayed, just click the slider until you like what you see. It is possible to get more extreme membrane curvatures than with Tool : Adaptive Skine : Membrane Curvature which goes from 0-100 and is applied to all zspheres. The script uses values from 0 to 200.

As before, if you have any suggestions I would like to hear them.

Curious: I'll try to put together some pictures showing situations where the script can be useful.

FineDay: The Parent/Child button work as advertised. If there are many children to a parent the Child button selects the same child zsphere everytime. The buttons are not intended for full navigation through all zspheres but for quickly selecting the previous/next zsphere on say an arm. You can now start the script from preview mode so just hit the spacebar and select another zsphere with the cursor.

DreamWalker: I might make a version of the script that resides in the zscript window. That would allow you to freely rotate while editing.

Thanks again for the comments.

[Svengali]

Hi TV,

Thanks for the update, I'll be testing it later today.

Two comments:

First, if you drop the XYZAdjust files into the \ZBrush2\ZData\ZPlugs sub-directory it will install as part of the ZPlugin Palette and autoload unaided (with all the other scripts) ready to be invoked with the K-key!

Second, while I admire your interface,(It's terrific and I'm curious about how it functions - especially the way you do updates on the entered values...) perhaps it might be more efficient if it worked as a persistent interface down in the lower ZScript window. Why?

First because, down there, it would never obscure the ZSphere/adaptive skin during creation and manupulation - it helps to be able to always see the effect of the adjustment, unobstructed. Also, if the interface were to stay open it would be easier to let the user press the K button over multiple ZSphere-joints during the construction of the ZSphere model.

Just a thought... :)


Sven

[TVeyes]

Thanks for the suggestions Sven. Always appreciated.

Adding compiled zscripts (.zsc) to the Zplugs folder is not advised. I have added a couple before and everything runs fine. But according to Aurick we should not modify the contents of that folder. See here **** The ZData Folder -- Do NOT Customize! **** (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001433). The zscripts I have added run fine but I do not want to add to any bug reports by telling people to unpack the script there :)

I am not sure what exactly is needed to write a zscript suitable for Zplugin status. Unique memory block identifiers is a must but I am not sure if normal variable declarations could mess things up?

Try press Ctrl to get info on the Projection Master button. Maybe a specific filename or some variable definition is needed to compile and add a zscript.

Regarding the interface, yes, I was trying to show off ;) It is not the best interface for this kind of zscript. But you can still work with an unobstructed view. If a zsphere is in focus, colored red, you can press 'k' while the cursor is outside the canvas. The interface will appear there.

Thanks again.

[Polaris30]

Awesome Zscript, Thankyou :)

This will come in very handy :)

[Svengali]

Hi TV,

Yes, now I remember seeing that notice... though it seems to be referring to the ZData directory, not the ZPlugs subdirectory.

Since the ZData directory has a bunch of .CFG files in it, it would make sense to keep that directory virgin... but the ZPlugs files is different. Maybe Aurick could give a little more precise guidance here.

I've been dropping all kinds of stuff into ZPlugs with no ill-effects for several weeks now. But if Matt says I'm tampering with "God's plan", I'll put things back the way they were... ;) one problem I see might be conflicting hotkeys. I haven't done anything with Memory because I don't understand that stuff at all. As you say, conflicts might involve variable names, too. Hmm.

Anyway, I tried out revB of XYZAdjust in the Zplugs subdirectory and it seems to work fine. I like the symmetry feature. But I'm still not in complete control of ZSphere construction - gotta work on that some more. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the update. you do good work!

Sven

[matvara]

Thank you TVeyes for the update, as I'm starting
to use zspheres more and more, this will come
pretty handy. Your idea about some snapshots
is highly appretiated.

Have a nice summer! :tu:

[vlad74]

Thank you TVeyes. The script is very very helpful.
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[willog]

I seem to be getting a problem with this script.
If I place a ZSphere on screen then apply symmetry X then place two ZSpheres [eyebrows] then another two [elongated eyebrows] I then use the script to adjust the speres and all works just great. Untill I place another ZSphere between the two previous spheres, [sort of like placing a nose between two eyebrows] and attempt to use the script to adjust it, then I get a major crash with the following message ..

ZScript Note : Input value is out of range
[ZSphereGet,SymetryOn,ZSphere+1]

I Then get the following message ...
ZBrush Executable has encountered a problem and needs to close ...

I have reproduced this problem each time I place ZSpheres as I have described above, I am not sure if I have a problem here or if it is just a minor script problem.

I am running Windows XP Pro on a Pentium 4 running at 3 Ghz with 1 Gb ram and a 128 Mb Nvidia video card. I don't normally get any trouble with ZBrush on this system.

Hope someone can help

[avmics]

2 Questions

1-I have modeled the adaptive skin. After modifying the resolution the skin reverts to what it looked like before it was modeled. Is there a way to maintain the modeling and lower the resolution in specific sections?

2-Is there a setting lower than x=0, y=0, and z=0 ?

3-Is there a zscript to fix too many zspheres in a small area after modeling the skin?

[TVeyes]

Thanks people, glad you like it. The examples are coming soon, as in before 2005 :rolleyes:

Thanks Willog, I have corrected the error and will post the new version soonish, together with a Zscript Window alternative.


Avmics:
1) You must follow the basic rules of Zsphere adaptive skins. Anything that changes the number of polygons or rearranges their order will reset any modeling you have done. So set up your zsphere object, adjust XYZ resolution and then model detail.

2) No, 0 and 1 are the lowest resolution, they are however skinned differently. 8 is the highest axis resolution of a zsphere.

3) No, again, you cannot add or remove zspheres, or do other things that changes the number of polygons without losing your modeling.

[willog]

Thanks TVEyes for taking on board my comments, this script is just the job as far as I am concerned. makes modelling with ZSpheres really exciting.
Thankyou again my friend

[devilbunny]

This script has become an indispensable part of my ZSphere-editing process, and I would like to add my voice to those pleading for a modeless version of this script. (Given how much I depend on it, removing a few clicks from each step would save a lot of time.)

I have come across two problems, which I believe are linked to the script, though given my general noobiness, it's possible I am causing them in some other way.

This first image shows an error message I get, followed by a crash of ZBrush, when I attempt to change the XYZ values of a recently added ZSphere. It only seems to happen when I add a single, centered ZSphere to an X-symmetrical model.

http://anvil-studio.com/images/zbrush_xyzadjust2_crash01.jpg

This second image shows the preview skin becoming non-symmetrical in the neck area. My workflow is to add ZSpheres, go into XYZAdjust2, and change the XYZ and membrane values until the preview skin flows well, then exit the script and add more ZSpheres. I noticed this nonsymmetry after trying several different XYZ and membrane values for the ZSpheres in the neck area.

http://anvil-studio.com/images/zbrush_xyzadjust2_asymettery01.jpg

Anyway, great script, and if you need beta testers, please let me know. Thanks.

[TVeyes]

Here is the corrected zscript. XYZadjustRevB_Corrected.zip (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1089463819cos.zip)

If you do not already have the original file from page 1, get that first(for the graphics). Then overwrite the XYZadjust2.zsc file with this one.

DevilBunny: The first problem is corrected in the above file but I am not sure the script is the cause of your second problem. I have a feeling you have an even X, Y or Z resolution for the large zsphere between the shoulders, or possible the one beneath it. I'll do some tests.

The modeless version and a slightly updated window version is just around the corner. Thanks for the offer I might take you up on it.

Btw, I forgot to add a little tip. To get the XYZadjust window out of your work area try moving the cursor quickly to one side right after pressing 'k' to activate the zscript. The slight delay it takes for the window to appear is enough to position the window where you want it.

[devilbunny]

Thanks for the quick response!

I thought for certain I had gotten the most recent version. Doh! Installing the new version did indeed fix the crash error I was getting. And good catch on the nonsymmetrical mesh - the central shoulder ZSphere had an Xres of 2 - incrementing it to 3 fixed the mesh immediately. I hadn't really thought about the even/odd question - I guess if you go from even to odd in a spinal chain, for example, you're asking for trouble.

Also, excellent tip on the cursor flick - it helps a lot when I'm going to be going up and down the ZSphere chain within the script dialog.

Thanks!

[wenna]

Thanks TV!! This script is invaluable! Thank you sooo much!!

wenna

[travart]

great script, big help, thanks! :tu: :cool:

[JUSTNPROUD]

Im a noob of sorts, and ive noticed that when im doing a zsphere model project there no way to apply x, y,and z symmetry to individual zspheres while having any of the x, y,and z resolution buttons pressed.Example;
say ive got a figure with two hands , and i want to add 5 fingers to each.If Im on x symmetry and click on a hand the same thing happens to the other hand , but as soon as i press one of the resolution buttons the whole model seems to be affected and not the hand.id like to be able to apply the efect locally to a set of zsheres.Any help with this appreciated.i just want to pull out 5 points on a set of hands for example.Can this tool do this?

[Polaris30]

Thankyou for this TV eyes :):tu:

[tbeattie]

Does this script work with the Mac version of ZBrush 2 ,Iam not having any luck. I am following the instructions and am using the corrected script. My selected Zshere turns red and I get an error message "Zscript Note: Width value is out of range"

[Jason Belec]

Tbeattle is correct TVeyes, Mac users are getting the same error.

[TVeyes]

Thanks to both of you for notifying me.

Here is a version that will work on a Mac (and PC). XYZadjust2_Mac.zip (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/attachment.php?attachmentid=3532)

You will still need the graphics from the file on the first page of this thread.

A new version is due very soon. Yes I know, but this time it really is soon:) I will also be hosting the files myself so various versions are not scattered across a thread like this one.

[Jason Belec]

This now works. Mucho gracias! Merci! Thank you! Woooohhoooo!!! :D

[TomLong74]

Thx for your script TVeyes. I just installed the last updated Mac Version posted. However, I'm having problems with the script. The interface never leaves the screen and I can't get back to Zbrush's interface. XYZadjust has control and won't let go. Please advise.

[TVeyes]

The initial post (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showpost.php?p=29419&postcount=1) describes how to use the script. Just press the Spacebar or Enter key to close the window. You can also press Escape but this will stop the script from doing some "clean up" functions and is not recommended.

Please let me know if that does not work.

[Bas Mazur]

Just loaded the Mac version and tried it out. ZBrush is freezing. The cursor changes in an arrow with a small z.
(Mac G5)

[TVeyes]

Hi,

You are missing the graphic files for the interface. Get the XYZadjust file (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1087232997dhs.zip) from the start of this thread and then get the bug fix (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/attachment.php?attachmentid=3532).

The "freezing" is normal behaviour. When you activate the script it opens a note window below the cursor. You then adjust your values and exit the script by pressing the Spacebar or Enter key.

[Bas Mazur]

TVeyes
I tried it all again, but I cannot load the script from the plugin-menu.
Only from the normal 'Load Script' menu. The XYZadjust2.zsc was placed in the plugin folder with the XYZAdjust-folder. But from the script it can't find the folder.
If you are sure it works I will try all again.
Thanks

[TomLong74]

Bas,

I had the same problem. I placed the _actual_files_ in
Zbrush2/Zstartup/Zplugs/ [ XYZadjust2.zsc, digit_0.psd, ... ]

It didn't find it when I had the files in the XYZadjust2 folder.
Hope that helps.

-TL74

[Bas Mazur]

Long
System 10.3.8 and G5?

[artemesia66]

thank you! this is a fab little tool. :tu:

[DreamWalker]

Thanks again for this script.. Any Modeless version yet? :D

[Anatom]

No doubt about a useful addition to the program.
Thanks so much!
I am always happy to test similar plugins. The change occurs just aftera figure is pressed!
______________
I would welcome if you could program the menue drawing to be shifted anywhere on the screen with the mouse: to see any part, since some spheres may be hidden behind the menue.
And, sure if other tunings could be brought inside your program to affect the future mesh .

Anatom:D

[ru12]

I can't seem to get this to work I keep getting the error "Width value is out of range" I was hoping this would help me get started making good hands.

[smileman]

I'm a mav user, there's still one problem on Tiger.... Picture 1.jpg

[Jason Belec]

Ahhh, I haven't loaded Tiger up on my working system yet, as other apps still have issues as well. That error should be easy to fix though, looks very similar to the original issue with the Mac version of that script. Send a message to the scripts creator with your screen grab. ;)

[smileman]

When the update is coming ?

Best Regards at all the zbrush community

Nicolas

[Drummer]

TVeyes : thank you very very much!!!

you have done a great things, for me and all community I think this is indispensible!!

many thanx
:cool: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[TVeyes]

Sorry for the delay. For anyone on a Mac you need to get the initial file (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1087232997dhs.zip) and then the Mac corrected version (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/attachment.php?attachmentid=3532) as stated earlier. Overwrite any files if neccessary. Mac OS X Tiger should work fine with the above files.

This thread is a bit messy with versions here and there. I will try to get the modeless version out very very very soon(That is not the same as soon btw).It will be posted in a new thread.

Thanks again for the kind comments, they always make the effort worthwhile :tu:

[smileman]

Many Thanks , you'r friend smileman

Nicolas

[holofx]

i have redownloaded 6 times and i keep getting the weird error message shown above. value out of range and so on.

i am using a mac g4 laptop running tiger. any suggestions.

thanks

[Bas Mazur]

I tried it too (osx 10.4.1) but it does not work. :confused:

[TVeyes]

Here is a 1 file version. It is the same as the other files but should avoid any installation problems. It is good for PC and Mac versions of zbrush.

Thanks to Bas Mazur for confirming it works with Mac Zbrush, OS Tiger.

Note: If you are still getting the "note width" error message look for the number 5889 in the error message. If it is there you do not have the correct version and should download XYZadjust from below.

[holofx]

take out the .zsc of its folder and put it into the zcripts folder by itself. then take all the .psd files and ddo the same. it then works for me. pretty cool if u ask me.

is it possible to maintain sculpting if u change values?

very cool plug. thank u for the help.

cheers

holofx

[boozy floozie]

Finally got around to trying your script today.
It's superb, and opens up Zspheres to me in a far friendlier way.
:tu: :tu: :tu:

Please accept a manly kiss followed by a firm handshake.

[pixelsoul]

:D Nice this will make those darn z-spheres hopefully a bit easier to controll with more then 2 sphere's attached :mad:

[Blaine91555]

TVeyes,
ZSpheres are way easier to use with this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: ad infinitum

[pixelsoul]

http://pixolator.com/zbc/images/smilies/question.gif Is there anyway to edit the zscript as i would like to link the psd files in a subdir.. so my zplugs dir keeps somewhat clean :)

[SNARK]

Hi,

Just found this thread. Of all the various places there are to download this utility, where should I start and in what order should I layer on the additional bug-fixing downloads? Or has the new update been posted in another thread? I'm using ZBrush 2 on a PC.

Thanks,

~S.~

[TVeyes]

Hi, use the file from post #59. (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showpost.php?p=209483&postcount=59)

I think I should host the files myself next time, as a thread like this can turn messy when you no longer can edit the first post.

Pixelsoul: Unfortunately this plugin was not really designed to load from the ZPlugs directory. The next version whoever will be so. Not long yet.

Merry Christmas.

[letdl9p]

Thanks for this script. I'd like to modify it but you only include a compiled version. Would you mind posting the source? Having to call up a nonmovable window each time I want to edit a sphere is quite annoying.

[furrykef]

Here is the corrected zscript. XYZadjustRevB_Corrected.zip (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1089463819cos.zip)
I think the original post should be edited to include this fix. I didn't realize I needed to do it and I got the crash that others have mentioned.

- Kef

[kelvin273]

Hey TV-Eyes

I just cant' think of it if what ZB2 would be without your feature 'XYZ-Adjust'.

Just one thing: as it happens there is no Interface of that plugin showing up. Just some kinda wired triangles. I always have to reinstall ZB2 to get it working again. Has anybody same experience AND/OR knews the origin of this Prob.?

Thanks for help
kel
.

WinXP home SP2

[biohazard_3g]

Quote from TVeyes~

"XYZAdjust2.zip (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1087232997dhs.zip)

To install :

:b1: Simply unzip into your /Zscripts directory and load the script using Ctrl+Shift+L. The script is accessed by pressing 'k' on the keyboard (see above).
:b1: Until more info on zscripts is given it is necessary to load XYZ adjust once every Zbrush session.

Suggestions are most welcome. Enjoy."



After you unzip your XYZAdjust2.zip into /Zscripts, replace the 'XYZadjust2.zsc' with the contents of:


XYZadjustRevB_Corrected.zip (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200407/user_file-1089463819cos.zip)

[pelonxxx]

really wonderfull

[hawkline13]

I receive this message whenever I try to access XYZadjust2. outofrange.jpg

[Jason Belec]

Works perfectly on OSX, been using it since it was released.

Zbrush>Zscripts>XYZadjust2

If it is not working from here, then it really does sound like you have the wrong version. Track trhough th thread on XYZadjust and make sure, as others have had issues before. I'm not trying to be nasty but it's almost always human error.

Contact me directly (email) if you feel the need, I'll help anyway possible. ;)

[hawkline13]

You are so right Jason. I downloaded the file on the last page before reviewing all the posts. I love this tool and now it is working for me!
Thank you :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[pelonxxx]

Hello:
I try to change only x value but the zscript changes all the same. It is possible to change only one of the values or change each one different from the others?

[furrykef]

If you change the 'x' value from 0 to 1, all the others will also go up from 0 to 1. That's because it's not possible to have a ZSphere with only one or two axes at 0; they must be either all zero or all non-zero. Do the other numbers still go up past 1?

[Jason Belec]

pelonxxx, furrykef, why not just try playin with the script? Make sure you hit the big thingy at the bottom to see your work in Preview. If you hit the big numbers listed 0-8 they all change to match, it's just to make it easy. If you hit the tabs = or - for each axis then only those numbers change. Again, please read through the thread (all threads on the forum are like this) so that you are up to date with everything that has gone before. I also believe the the explanation for the script from the amazing creator is quite instructive.

Others have posted some very detailed used of this script from hands, to feet, to heads, mechanical shapes, everything, throughout the community. Honest, we all started where you are now, and it's all here for every future Zbrush user.

[furrykef]

pelonxxx, furrykef, why not just try playin with the script?Why are you addressing me? I wasn't having a problem. ;)

[pelonxxx]

Hello:
the question is I want to make hands but the zspheres are already done, so I need to change some values not in the same way. I think furrykef is ok.

[jmesias]

Hello there!! You can put the psd and the zsc files in the ZStartup\ZPlugs directory and after restarting ZBrush it will be available everytime you start it without loading it everytime you want to use, it's going to be already available via de k key, or go to the Zplugin menu under TV Tools, you'll find a button named XYZadjust!! great tool!! :D

[Berhune]

Nice plug. A note to Mac users: the latest version is not necessarily the correct version! There is a Mac-friendly version in this thread.

[Moka]

It doesn't work for me : (

Mac os 10.4.7 - Zbrush 2.03
If i press "k" outside Zsphere or in Zsphere outside the edit mode i become a message, but then if i go to Zsphere -> edit mode ad I press the "k" key doesn't append anythink.

That's terrible :evil:
Some suggestion ??

[Moka]

When my cursor is put on a Zsphere and press a "k" key append something new.....

Zadjust.jpg

[Moka]

Ok mac users.... here the right one

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/attachment.php?attachmentid=3532

Tanks Berhune ..... you saved my a_ _!!! :D

[wolfie]

i cant seem to get this to work on my pc:cry: this is what i get once i press the k key? anyone know how to fix it please.
xyz error.jpg

[marcus_civis]

wolfie,
The zscript appears to have loaded correctly but the interface button images are missing. Check that you have downloaded them from the start of the thread and that, after unzipping, they are in the same folder as the ZSC file.

[wolfie]

Cheers marcus the images were missing got it to work now thank you:tu:

[Dipstikk]

Is there a way to undo the effects of this script?

[TVeyes]

Unfortunately no. It is a limitation of how this Zplugin was written. To undo changes you will have to select the zsphere(s) you modified and press 0 next to "XYZto".

If it is critical I can write a quick script that resets all zsphere values. PM me if you need such a script.

[motolov]

Thanks alot keep em coming

[SmokeCatcher]

OK, got your tool-script setup today. Absolutely loving it.

ZSphere modeling was getting pretty tedious prior to your script. :cool:

Thank you for devoting what must have been a great deal of your time to make it.

[SNARK]

Hi, TVEyes.

I have been enjoying your script for some time now. Thanks for all the effort and sharing. Clearly a lot of work was involved. I was curious if you had developed it further, into an updated version? Also, what do you think of the utility 'Moldy Tool 2' ? Jason Welsh uses it in his ZSphere tutorials. Does that work well with your utility or are they basically two ways of getting the same thing?

Thanks!

~S.~

[TVeyes]

Thanks motolov, SmokeCatcher and SNARK. Glad you find it useful.

SNARK: Yes, I have a couple of new functions for a new version but it has been a while since I last worked on it. I guess most of my time has been spent promising new scripts, without delivering :cry: Without trying to sound like a broken record I do have an XYZadjust 3, among other scripts, close to release. So if you have any particular wishes let me know.

Moldy 2 is an excellent script that collects and accomplishes many things that would otherwise take multiple steps when modeling. I would not compare the two as they serve very different purposes. XYZadjust serves a very specific purpose while Moldy 2 is a general utility to use while modeling. But sure, you can easily use the two scripts in your workflow without problems.

[SNARK]

Hi, TVEyes.

Is there anything special to know about loading your utility into Z3?

Thanks!

~S.~

[ozone1979]

Just tested xyz adjust in z3 and it works like a charm, i tell ya....

What kind of new features are you planning on including?

also... are there any problems that you've noticed with the current version (ex: w/ subtools, layers, etc.)?

[Phönix]

This functionality should be a part of the core application!

@TVeyes:
Thank you for that script and I'm anxious to your announced "XYZadjust 3"! :D

[mykyl]

Has anyone managed to get this to work with Zbrush 3.1?

Thnks

Mike R

[toonafish]

Has anyone managed to get this to work with Zbrush 3.1?

Thnks

Mike RIt crashes here in 3.1 too.

[seanforsyth]

Been trying to get this to work in 3.1, but no joy, the interface doesn't even show up. I was using it in 2.0, but have only now had the opportunity to get back to Zshperes in 3.1 and find I can't live without it. Any idea when you'll be releasing it?


On another note, given just how handy this plugin and others like it are, why aren't they implemented directly into ZBrush 3.1? It seems strange that such fundamental tools and functions should be so reliant on developers releasing and then constantly updating them. When they don't get an opportunity, the whole app suffers!

Thanks again for your scripts to date TVeyes, personally I can't wait for this one to come out.

[jinchoung]

d'oh! just saw this script in use and i arrive to find that it's not updated.... oh well, it did look coooooooool.

so que me up for the line waiting for the 3.1 compatible version.

jin

[Anatom]

It works fine in my ZB 3.1
:lol:
Seems like unsatisfied users forget to press upon K letter only when the circle of the brush was located on a particular zbrush ball!!
The only element, which gets on my nerves, is the menue, which used to close some part of my composition. I wish it were to be shifted anywhere on the canvas by a mouse click.

Vanks much all the same,
Anatom :cool:

[mykyl]

Well I guess you better recheck that you are ACTUALLY running 3.1 as even the author has said it crashes in another thread. He is working on it to stop the crashes.

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=49949&highlight=zbrush

Cheers

Mike R

[Blaine91555]

I truly miss this little miracle. Please:cry:

[zszs]

Hi TVeyes (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/member.php?u=2324) !
your adjest is great! but not work in 3.1.
adjest for 3.1 is ok? I need it.

THX!

[Anatom]

I wish I could explain it.

Mine works in ZB 3.1

Sending the snap of 3.1 with the plugin.

Any idea?

Anatom :lol:

[Svengali]

Anatom,

You're not the only one. XYZ Adjust (rev B) works for me also in 3.1 but I don't know why.

Guess we could ask The Man. TVeyes, any reason rev B should work for some and not others in 3.1?

Sven

[Anatom]

Hi Sven!

Not a pro in programing, I nonetheless suggest there should be some kinda
influence, produced by particular plugs onto the function of the whole system.
Say, I found out that the SmartDiv button, activating the plugin "Smart proportion subdivision of the model"
, when pressed, shifts the ZB window back to the menue on the start.
But if, on occasion or specially, I activate the button Mask>>Grp of the old Zbrush, to perform the plugin, called "Make polygrop of masked polymesh in Edit mode", then the Subdivision in question works swell.

There is some compatibility in our mess, permiting the final positive result.

Anatom :cool:

[TVeyes]

Hi,

I am sorry to say that The Man does not know why it works for some people and not for others. As for me XYZ Adjust works but the interface buttons are messed up (no .zmv support in ZBrush 3).

The core functionality of XYZ adjust for ZBrush 3, now called ZSphere Tweaks, is done and I see no reason why I should not post the current version while I finish the special features that put the capital T in ZSphere Tweaks. A couple of people have been testing the plugin and since nobody has reported any bugs (don't you dare !! ;)), here is ZSphere Tweaks. Enjoy.

Thanks to Svengali, Mykyl and Blaine91555 for testing.

Mark

[TVeyes]

ZSphereTweaksLogoZBrushed4.jpg
ZSphereTweaksInstructionsShort.jpg

[Art-Machine]

woot it's finally out.
I LOVE YOU :eek:

[ancomic]

Thank you! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
.

[XIII]

Ok, I've installed it. now, how do you "run" it? :qu:

edit: nm

[Marsyas]

Excellent! Thanks, TVEyes! :tu:

[Blaine91555]

Hi "The Man",

I just emailed before I saw your post. I finally had time to test yesterday and it works perfectly. Thanks again.

Blaine

[zszs]

Thx TVeyes!
;)

[jinchoung]

woo hoo!

thanks mark! hope you were able to get some time in with your woman and rest while you were at it....

jin

[Anatom]

Hi.
I seem to have installed it right, but it shows under the plugins palette. Not below the canvas as all plugins would, when run.
I have to return back to the plugin palette all the time...
:qu:
:cry: Anatom

[spaceboy412]

Anatom i get the same here, although i think thats normal for it is a plugin and not a zscript like the old xyzadjust. i just dock the palette on the side or in my custom pallet

[Anatom]

Thanks for the hint, dear Spaceboy.

It is OK placing the plugin buttons on my right.
:lol:
Anatom

[aminuts]

Cool! Thanks for the update, TVeyes!!

[NathanLedet]

Working great for me :) Thanks for this. :tu:

[AngelJ]

Hey TVeyes,

Much appreciate the new gizmo for xyz adjust!! Had it now since you put it up and man I gotta say its plugins like yours and others that push zbrush that much further along. I did run into a small snag at the start, when I did extract all into the zplugs folder it actually created another zsphere tweaks folder and put the items into it. Didn't think much of it at first until it wouldn't work. I just dragged the items from the zip file and it worked fine!!

[ghorcades]

im having some problems to use it on 301? I followed the istall instructions..but....is that normal or the its me? :rolleyes:

[NathanLedet]

is there a 3.01 or d you mean 3.1??

I've installed on 3.1 as well....no problems. Please explain your problem with a little bit of detail so we can help :)

[ghorcades]

the new version.. worked well...

[Atwooki]

Wow! Excellent work TVeyes :tu:

This is going to come in EXTREMELY handy.......all over again :)

Many thanks for recompiling this must-have plugin again!

cheers

Chris

[spaceboy412]

any chance you can add the ability to change the parent zsphere, erm i mean root sphere

[TVeyes]

Thank you for the kind words everyone. I hope it adds a little extra to your zsphere modeling. I am looking forward to how you use the extra options (coming soon).

Spaceboy412, good idea, I think Digits' had a way to do that in one of his scripts so it should be possible even if it requires reconstructing the zsphere chain.

[mykyl]

I just realised that I never replied to you ragarding the new version of the plugin. Sorry about that. I am in the middle of swapping over to Mac and setting up bootcamp to run Zbrush.

Your plugin works well and I wont be so slow in replying next time.

Looking forward to the new features.

Cheers

Mike R

[goast666]

Hi,

I am getting this problem when I run the activate the script 'k'. Any ideas what I am doing wrong?

I unzipped all the files into

'C:\Program Files (x86)\Pixologic\ZBrush3\ZData\ZPlugs'

11 files total, correct?

[TVeyes]

goast666, the original version is not functional under Zbrush 3.1. Instead try ZSphere Tweaks (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showpost.php?p=413028&postcount=109) which is posted a little later in this thread. I know, versions everywhere is a bit messy :) .

Mykyl, no worries. Regarding the next update the additional features and buggy zsphere commands are causing me some grief, so I guess I will just have to come up with some other features :) Any day now.

[Blaine91555]

A numerical method of rotating ZSpheres would be a real great addition if it is possible? This is a very helpful item the way it is now.

[steevz04]

Okay, I keep getting this error everytime I hit 'K' over a Zsphere.

Zscript Note: Interface item could not be found.

5889
in...
[IHPos,5889,1]


I can't seem to find a solution, I've tried reinstalling a few times.

Any help would be great.

[TVeyes]

Hi Steevz04, the XYZ Adjust zplugin is for Zbrush 2. For ZBrush 3.1 use the ZSphere Tweaks (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showpost.php?p=413028&postcount=109) zplugin which is currently located in this thread.

If you happen to be using ZBrush 2 on the Mac platform you should us >> this << (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showpost.php?p=209483&postcount=59) version. Yeah I know, this thread is a mess :o

[3D Line]

Thanks TVeyes, really useful tool

[Eonsuu]

Just a short note saying thank you to TVeyes for this handy zsphere script. Makes life with zspheres alot easier for a newbie like myself... :)

[kelvin273]

Hello TVEyes
Thank you so much for this ZSphereTweaker plugin. :tu:
Now ZLife makes sense again :lol:

Cheers
kel

[U_L.]

TVeyes (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/member.php?u=2324)
Thank you very much for ZSphereTweaks.
I have one question.
Is there a way to have ZSphereTweaks as a floating pallete?
:qu:

[spaceboy412]

UL, until tveyes decides to do something like that you could in the meantime, create a custom palette and move all the buttons into that, then assign that to a hotkey and it will popup at your cursor.

tveyes, a few questions, did you ever finish your full version of this? i previously suggested a feature that Digits had implemented, the rerooting, he also had scripted the copy and pasting of zsphere chains, is this something you could add as well? i think digits is waiting for the SDK, which i don't think will ever be released, so i'm just asking you, hopefully i'm not crossing lines or something. :)

[AhOld]

Hi there!

Firstly thanks for the pixologic & community for the Zbrush program & plugins. It`s amasing what you can make with it.
- My question is:
>>>It is possible to controll the zspheres numerically (scale, move, rotate). I am interested to controll individually and in group. It would be nice if I could for example straighten every zspheres in a chain; a part or everyone - the reason: It`s hard to controll with the pen.
>>>Another isue. It is possible to make morphs with zspheres? I could make nice morphs for example a tree growth, (in zsphere modeling state) or morph from one tool to another and then capture on a movie file. I tried with 3ds max but there has to be the same number of vertexes in the different state of morphs. My interest is morphing a complex model in another or grow from it. I made some complex models and I want to morph between the states, and the morph direction is wery important.
>>>I think it could be possible to use zsphere chains to build a moving path and then asign a tool to move along it.
It would be enough if you could direct me to a program, a method, or a weblink what deals with 3D morphs.
Sorry for language mistakes :). I am new to Zbrush so I dont understand scripting. Thanks again!

[TVeyes]

I am glad you like it, thank you for the kind words.

U_L - Unfortunately I could not find a way to put the interface in a floating palette through scripting, but as Spaceboy said, you can arrange the buttons yourself in a custom palette and assign the custom palette a hotkey.

Spaceboy - I have finished a version with some additional features, however, any functionality to modify position, size or root zsphere did not make it. Sorry. There is a nasty bug preventing most of that functionality, which I am sure Marcus has made the relevant people aware of.

AhOld -
1: It is possible to modify zspheres numerically through zscripting, although right now there is a bug preventing this. But straighting a chaing of zspheres is easy to do manually. In edit move mode, click and drag on a zsphere or zsphere link to straighten all the children (note: this will not work on the root zsphere).

2: Morphs can be done by storing a morph target before you change anything and while viewing the zspheres (not the preview). You can then reposition the zspheres, enter preview mode and press Tool > Make Polymesh3D to generate a new tool. Do this for each morph. When done export all morph tools as .OBJ files and you can then use a morph target on a polymesh tool, import .obj files to change the morph and the morph slider to interpolate between morphs. However, the morph direction is not taken into account.

3:I think I know what you mean but I don't think ZBrush would be the ideal application for that. A combination of the above together with 3DSMax is as good as I can imagine right now. It should work as the above method creates morph .objs with equal vertice counts and vertice order.

Hope that helps, if not then perhaps the question & troubleshooting forum can offer more ideas ;)

[Arts]

I become an error when i use the ZSpherenTweak Plugin. :confused:
Any ideas? :qu:

[TVeyes]

Perhaps you are loading the plugin manually ? ZSphere Tweaks needs to load 2 plugin files (ZSphereTweaks.zsc and blank.zsc). Try loading both.

In order to load the plugin automatically you should unzip the ZsphereTweaks.ZIP file to the Zbrush3/ZStartup/Zplugs folder. Next time you start ZBrush the plugin will be ready.

Hope that helps.

[Arts]

Perhaps you are loading the plugin manually ? ZSphere Tweaks needs to load 2 plugin files (ZSphereTweaks.zsc and blank.zsc). Try loading both.

In order to load the plugin automatically you should unzip the ZsphereTweaks.ZIP file to the Zbrush3/ZStartup/Zplugs folder. Next time you start ZBrush the plugin will be ready.

Hope that helps.I have unzipped all to a folder named ZSphereTweaks in Zbrush3/ZStartup/Zplugs but it dont load automatically if i start zbrush. :cry:
i have read your instructions (vhttp://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/attachment.php?attachmentid=76450)!
have tested and load ist manually (strg+shift+L) but the blank.zsc is not loading. :o

i will test it soon again (wait a minute ;) ).

sry for my bad english. :(

Edit:
have looked but it dont work. :cry:

[Atwooki]

Hi there TV Eyes :)

Personally, I've only found absolute perfection in your updated plugin*
*Better say here that I'm still on the old Win XP 32 Bit for a while yet (away from work);
so - good on yer ;)

Chris

[TVeyes]

Arts - Ah, I see. Zbrush only loads plugins from the ZBrush3/ZStartup/Zplugs folder, it does not look for plugins from any subfolders.

You're folders should look like this :

Zbrush3
----Zstartup
--------Zplugs
------------ZsphereTweaks.zsc
------------ZSphereTweaksRebound.zsc (not blank.zsc, sorry :o )
------------ZSphereTweaks (folder)
-----------------lots of data files

Let me know if that works for you. And by the way, your English is just fine :tu: :)

Atwooki - Thank you :) A slightly updated version is just around the corner. But not before the ZPlugin Installer (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=59244), which cannot come soon enough. No offence intended Arts ;)

[Arts]

You're folders should look like this :

Zbrush3
----Zstartup
--------Zplugs
------------ZsphereTweaks.zsc
------------ZSphereTweaksRebound.zsc (not blank.zsc, sorry :o )
------------ZSphereTweaks (folder)
-----------------lots of data filesIts working fine :) with blank.zsc but i dont see any changes after using it on a axis. :o

After rename blank.zsc to ZSphereTweaksRebound.zsc and restart ZBrush i cant use the Plugin because all is grey. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the comment of my english. :D

[zhu`]

Thanks for this TVeyes
(^0^I only start studying ZB few days ,but i think ZSphere Tweaks can make more convenient for it:) )

Thanks again~~~~

[MalcolmT]

[QUOTE=TVeyes]Arts - Ah, I see. Zbrush only loads plugins from the ZBrush3/ZStartup/Zplugs folder, it does not look for plugins from any subfolders.
You're folders should look like this :
Zbrush3
----Zstartup
--------Zplugs
------------ZsphereTweaks.zsc
------------ZSphereTweaksRebound.zsc (not blank.zsc, sorry :o )
------------ZSphereTweaks (folder)
------------[i]-----lots of data files


Thanks from me too, ZSphere Tweaks seems to have installed ok, It works ok after renaming 'blank > ZSphereTweaksRebound.zsc: ZB 3.1, MacPro, 10.5.5

[dark001001]

finally,i've found this!!:idea:

[Jaxx]

Thanks a lot for this plugin TVEyes - very handy! :D

[spaceboy412]

tveyes, unfortunately this plugin is not working as it did in 3.1, with classic adaptive skinning selected it will change the resolutions of the zspheres, however while in preview mode you can no longer see the changes in realtime as they did in 3.1.
also digits awesome zsphere zifclick is having issues as well, it would be great to see some kind of joint plugin from you two.