Adjust - Information, Installation and FAQ

[aurick]

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This plugin is for adjusting your Draw Size, Focal Shift and Z intensity settings without interrupting your workflow.



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:b3: This plugin is compatible with ZBrush 4.


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:b3: Installation


Quit ZBrush
Download the latest version of Adjust from the Download Center (http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/zplugins/).
Extract the zip file in a temporary folder.
Copy the plugin's .ZSC file to your ZPlugs folder. With a default Mac installation this will be in /Applications/ZBrush 4 OSX/ZStartup/ZPlugs. With a default PC installation this will be C:\Program Files\Pixologic\ZBrush4\ZStartup\ZPlugs.
Launch ZBrush.
Open the ZPlugin palette where you will find the Adjust Plugin menu, containing the plugin buttons and sliders.


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:b3: Frequently Ask Questions

Q: I don't see Adjust in the ZPlugin palette.
A: Check that you installed the plugin correctly.

Q: The plugin doesn't work. I press the hotkey but nothing happens.
A: Reset the hotkeys by Ctrl+Alt+clicking on the buttons in the ZPlugin>Adjust plugin menu. Store the hotkeys before quitting ZBrush by pressing Preferences>Hotkeys>Store. The plugin should then work correctly.


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[jz32]

hi,

i can't get this plugin to work , i follow every step until number 5:

"copy data folder", what data folder? the zip file i downloaded just has the AdjustDFZsize_4.zsc

:confused:

i'm very new in the ZBrush world, can anyone help me please?

[marcus_civis]

hi,

i can't get this plugin to work , i follow every step until number 5:

"copy data folder", what data folder? the zip file i downloaded just has the AdjustDFZsize_4.zsc


You're right, that's a mistake in the instructions. Sorry about that. :o There is no data folder.

Simply put the AdjustDFZsize_4.zsc in the Pixologic\ZBrush 4.0\ZStartup\ZPlugs folder. Restart ZBrush and you'll find the Adjust Plugin menu in the ZPlugin palette.

You need to assign hotkeys to the four Adj buttons in order for them to work. Ctrl+Alt+click on a button, then press the hotkey you want to use. It's simplest to use these:

Adj DrawS - S
Adj FocalS - O
Adj RgbInt - I
Adj ZInt - U

Store the hotkeys before closing ZBrush by pressing Preferences>Hotkeys>Store.

I hope that helps,

[jz32]

thanks Marcus !

did just like u said , works just fine :)

[Artesia]

I'm having problems with my hotkeys.

When I apply a hotkey to either Adj RBGint or Adj ZInt, they are both affected simultaneously. I've tried removing and reinstalling the plugin, resetting my hotkeys, using different hotkeys. On a fresh install if I only assign 1 hotkey to either of them, without assigning any other hotkeys at all they are both still affected.

Is it a bug?

[marcus_civis]

I'm having problems with my hotkeys.

When I apply a hotkey to either Adj RBGint or Adj ZInt, they are both affected simultaneously. I've tried removing and reinstalling the plugin, resetting my hotkeys, using different hotkeys. On a fresh install if I only assign 1 hotkey to either of them, without assigning any other hotkeys at all they are both still affected.

Is it a bug?

Artesia,

No it's not a bug. It is default ZBrush behaviour for the 2.5D tools. If you select a 3D tool (such as a mesh that you want to sculpt) the the sliders will adjust independently.

[Consona]

Hello there.
I just find out such a great script!
I have the way to improve it a bit (I believe):
Changes to grow and shrink size by different hotkeys can be mapped after on touch ring at Wacom tablets.
I'm not familiar with scripting, but it definitely can be done.

Sorry for poor english: Does my words make sense??

[anand7]

Hello there.
Changes to grow and shrink size by different hotkeys can be mapped after on touch ring at Wacom tablets.
I'm not familiar with scripting, but it definitely can be done.
Sorry for poor english: Does my words make sense??
You're saying that you can map the different keys to the hotring with clockwise movement triggering one hotkey and counterclockwise movement triggering another. Is this correct?

[Consona]

You're saying that you can map the different keys to the hotring with clockwise movement triggering one hotkey and counterclockwise movement triggering another. Is this correct?
Yes, it is.

[anand7]

Yes, it is.

Then my friend, you have no need to apologise for your English! ;)

[Pixolshaper]

Doesn't seem to do anything (except for setting hot keys) in R2b.

I seem to recall that once a hot key is pressed, the cursor can adjust the size/intensity depending on the key press, and the next click/stroke brings the brush back. Am I missing something?

Aint happening for moi. Mac OS X 10.6.8. Zbrush 4R2b.

[marcus_civis]

Doesn't seem to do anything (except for setting hot keys) in R2b.

I seem to recall that once a hot key is pressed, the cursor can adjust the size/intensity depending on the key press, and the next click/stroke brings the brush back. Am I missing something?

Aint happening for moi. Mac OS X 10.6.8. Zbrush 4R2b.

To adjust the size/intensity you hold the relevant hotkey and drag the mouse back or forth (without clicking) to change the size.

[Pixolshaper]

durr...brainfart strikes again.

Thanks for the memory jog, Marcus!

[manoloz]

I´ll stick to the default Draw size of zbrush, maybe the numeric draw size should be an option in the preference menu.