Grab Doc as Texture- can it be done in shapes?

[SpaceMan]

Grab Doc as Texture- can it be done in shapes? like a star - circle- etc?
OR
Can you paint a mask on a one layer doc image with and without 3d elements in it-and can you do it in flat render flat render
TIA

[Frenchy Pilou]

Try the Stencil tool on a pure black background!
That's will be works :)
Pilou

[boozy floozie]

I'm not sure it can although I've never tried. Holding shift pulls out a square.
Using shaped alphas to drive your brushes after you've grabbed the texture will give you the same effect.

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi Space
I am not sure to understand the question :)
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200404/user_image-1083330103gwy.jpg

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200404/user_image-1083330433kmw.jpg
Pilou
Ps Stencil method for the first star

[aurick]

GrabDoc captures the entire canvas, regardless of the stencil. However, the Deco and Directional brushes will "crop" the grabbed image using the currently-selected alpha while you paint with it.

[SpaceMan]

Pilou thank you for the Stencil tool info- haven't used this tool much- need to read some more about using it.

boozy floozie thanks for the tip
"Using shaped alphas to drive your brushes after you've grabbed the texture will give you the same effect"

aurick thank you for the info and for the tip
"However, the Deco and Directional brushes will "crop" the grabbed image using the currently-selected alpha while you paint with it."