GoB: an unofficial GoZ for Blender.

[Stunton]

Hello there,
I propose my version of a bridge between Blender and ZBrush (for Windows, and maybe for Mac if there are a Max GoZ entry) .
It is a simple Python script to import and export .obj file.
(This is only Blender side, no Zscript or modification of ZBrush)

The script use the official Blender obj importer and exporter.
In fact there is many ways to bridge Blender with ZBrush and I show you two of this ways:

First way: The semi-automatic method
ZBrush open automatically Blender each time you click on the ZBrush GoZ button.
In Blender an other button export objects and then close Blender.
After in ZBrush you need to click on the import button to open the file named 'GoB.obj' in your 'Pixologic/ZBrush 4.0/ZExportImport'
Be carefull to the Projection range slider to avoid some surprise
To use this method, install the first script in the joined zip.


Second way : manual method
You have to open Blender manually. It is strange but this method is better (if you have double screens) because you can work fastest.
In ZBrush export your objects with the GoZ features and import with the standard import button.
In Blender export and import with the same button in the info header.
To use this method, install the second script in the joined zip.

There are some inconveniences to use the standard .obj importer/exporter.
So maybe other version of GoB will emerge, or not if official GoZ will be released

Known problem: all objects imported are renamed 'GoB', so rename manually your tools...

[RainbowSix]

Thank you Stunton, I'll give it a try.

[saika]

very nice plugin~~hope it can import models from blender automatic soon~~
thanks~~

[SergeK]

Does not work for mac, because there is no entry for max. I have tried to edit script for maya entry, but it doesn't work for me.
Would be great if script will work also for mac users.

[Stunton]

Hello there,
I release a new version of GoB with more features:
- Polypainting
- Polygroup
- Masking
- material (diffuse, displacement, normal map)

A short video to see the script in action (the model used is from http://www.ir-ltd.net):
http://vimeo.com/25621241
-- edit: fixed, thx saika --

To use it:
Copy the two files in the zip in this directory:
C:/Users/Public/Pixologic/GoZApps/Max

Then in ZBrush, choose Preferences->GoZ->Path to 3D Studio Max and locate the Blender.exe and Skip the 3DS install.

Next open this file with notepad:
C:/Users/Public/Pixologic/GoZApps/Max/GoZ_Config.txt
and add this parameter:
-P GoZ_ExportToBlender.py

so the first line is:
PATH = "C:/your_path_to_blender/blender.exe -P GoZ_ExportToBlender.py"

-- edit: you need to install the GoZ update 1 --
Enjoy


For Mac user:
I dont know how GoZ for Mac works, so if you can help me to adapt this Python script to Mac world, it would be fine.

[saika]

really nice!!
but the vimeo seems broken.....

[Reekdeb]

Thanks!!
It works and nice too . But the model is imported upside down in blender.
It's actually 180 degree roteted on x axis in blender. Could it be solved?

[Stunton]

Yep, you need to install the GoZ update 1.

[Reekdeb]

Thanks. Now it works perfectly.

[Tungerz]

Hi Stunton,
Thanks for the exporter, I'm having a bit of an issue though.
At first installed and it worked great... imported into blender upside down, THen I saw the install the GoZ update 1. I updated goz and now I am getting a error = ZSCRIPT Note:
Tool:Export:Scale
In...
[IGET,"Tool:Export:Scale"]

Any sugestions?
-= Update=-
Got it running, Awesome
dunno wut I did to get it running, I just went over the install again and it worked.
Thanks again.

and on another note, I have gimp instead of photoshop... can I link to the gimp.exe? or as anyone tried it?

Thanks angain for all of your time and knowledge
Cheers,
~Tung

[Stunton]

I think you cannot use Gimp instead Photoshop with GoZ update 1.
(Gimp dont have a 3D module).

Happy ZBrushing/Blending

[Tungerz]

Yeah, thought i was reaching way our there for that one
Tis, all good though
Thanks again,
Cheers,
~Tung

[U_L.]

Stunton:
This is most excellent!
May your efforts be rewarded for this!
The Blender community is indebted to you for this contribution.

[Manchild]

Superb!!! Absolutely beautiful tool.
Thank you so much for sharing your talent and skills with us.

[ashasekayi]

Thank you so much for your work on this plugin. ^^