Help Please - Symmetry Woes

[tegmo]

Hi all,

Well I have been doing the tutorials and I finally get zspheres. My problem is, I am trying to make a symetical character, but when I hit "x" the points are never directly across from each other like I need them to be, how do I adjust this easily? Or do I have to have the object Im workin on rotated perfectly in a certain position? I am a 3DS MAX user, so I am used to things being kinda difficult to figure out at times, so maybe I am simply over thinking something here? Any help greatly appreciated.

[Bonecradle]

You need to start with symmetry (usually x) selected before you begin modelling. But you don't need the object to be oriented in a specific way.

The nature of zspheres and their algorithms means that they can over a modelling session slip out of symmetry.

There is a zscript in the quicklinks called 'Restore symmetry'. If you apply this to your zsphere model before skinning it can even up any small anomalies.

[tegmo]

Hi BC,

Thanks I will have to look for that script you mentioned. I really like ZBrush, but its a little daunting at first. LOL, I think 3D max is much easier.. but I guess they all get ez after using them for a while.