Zplugin: Draw Size/ Focal Shift/Z Intensity Sweep

[marcus_civis]

Well, I had a look at the script and here is an update.

Unzip the zip file into your ZStartup\ZPlugs folder. If you've installed the plugin before then the three new files should overwrite the old (the names are the same):

AdjDrawSize.zsc
AdjFocalShift.zsc
AdjZInt.zsc

Hotkeys as before. If you don't want any of the hotkeys simply delete the relevant file.

In this updated version the Draw Size, Focal Shift and Z Intensity are all indicated in the NoteBar at the top of the UI. This helps if you use a maximized workspace.

(--E-- : I have also included a line of code which may solve your ZIntensity problem - let me know!)

A tip for those who work with a maximized work space:
To stop the canvas being resized when you use the hotkeys (or many other plugins), drag the bottom canvas resize handle until it is almost at the bottom - about 5 pixels is right. Then store your UI configuration (Ctrl+Shift+I). The canvas will now remain at this size.



I hope you find the update useful,

[--E--]

Marcus! wow awesome as hell, that is even better than I would have wanted! Because the ui that tells you what you’re editing and the number you are changing it to, is off of the viewport and where you would be modeling! This is definitely in my top 2 fav scripts now

the "rgb intensity" being 100% when I use the "1" hotkey to go to zero is still there for me. But again not that big of a deal since who paints at 0??

this script rocks!!!!!!!!!!! great work!

[jacquesBroquard]

Hi,
I have noticed in some tutorials and manuals that people are able to set their draw size quite high (512). I seem to max out my draw size at 256. Any thoughts on how to go about getting larger draw sizes?
Best,
Jacques

[Erklaerbar]

preferences / draw / max brush size should let you set the max to 512

[marcus_civis]

Thanks for comments.

This small update enables you to change the hotkeys if you wish to using the Hotkey Editor. In the Editor the plugins will be listed under the ZPlugin tab as MarcusTools:Focal Shift or whatever. Just assign the hotkey of your choice, and save the new hotkey before closing the Editor. You will need to restart ZBrush before the new hotkeys will be available.

[Svengali]

Hi Marcus,

I wondered if there was some specific ZScript command usage that you would recommend be applied in future scripts when coding HotKeys?

Sven

[marcus_civis]

I wondered if there was some specific ZScript command usage that you would recommend be applied in future scripts when coding HotKeys?

Hi Sven,

In general it won't be a problem - a hotkey assigned in the relevant part of the [IButton code can be overwritten by the Editor. With my DrawSize Shift zscript I repeated the hotkey value elsewhere and that caused the problem. As you suggest, I think it would be useful to alert other zscripters to this and so I shall add a bit about it to the ZScript Code Samples thread and the ZBrush Wiki.

[xueqing0622]

Hi Marcus,

First, I'd love to use your Zplugin: Draw Size/ Focal Shift/Z Intensity Sweep.

Here is a little advise: When change the z intensity, I want to see the z intensity value show where the mouse is!!!

Because when I change the Draw Size/ Focal Shift, I can see the change by the mouse circle. But only change the Z Intensity, I must look up to check the value. It is realy bother me. I hope you can help me.

[xueqing0622]

Hi Marcus,

This is a little advise: When change the z intensity, I want to see the z intensity value show where the mouse is!!!

[xueqing0622]

Hi Marcus,

This is a little advise: When change the z intensity, I want to see the z intensity value show where the mouse is!!!

[marcus_civis]

Hi Marcus,

First, I'd love to use your Zplugin: Draw Size/ Focal Shift/Z Intensity Sweep.

Here is a little advise: When change the z intensity, I want to see the z intensity value show where the mouse is!!!

Because when I change the Draw Size/ Focal Shift, I can see the change by the mouse circle. But only change the Z Intensity, I must look up to check the value. It is realy bother me. I hope you can help me.

Hi xueqing0622,

Thanks for trying the plugin. I agree it would be good to see how the Z Intensity changes but unfortunately it can't be done in zscripting.

[xueqing0622]

Thanks for your reply, Marcus

I want to know it is any way to invoke plugin/order like z intensity(shift+I).

[Kaizer_Soze]

Thanks for the great plugin, Marcus !!! I love it

[DigitalDreamer]

Thanks Marcus for a great script. I've started using Zbrush again and recently downloaded your MaxCanvas script, It works really well with this plugin. But have you or anybody used Silo2 beta? their displacement painting works really well using just the - MMB - adjust radius and strength of the current brush. Drag left/right for radius, up/down for strength. This shortens key strokes even more (you don't use any) Would you be able to code a similar script like this?

A Merry Christmas to all.

[marcus_civis]

Thanks Marcus for a great script. I've started using Zbrush again and recently downloaded your MaxCanvas script, It works really well with this plugin. But have you or anybody used Silo2 beta? their displacement painting works really well using just the - MMB - adjust radius and strength of the current brush. Drag left/right for radius, up/down for strength. This shortens key strokes even more (you don't use any) Would you be able to code a similar script like this?

A Merry Christmas to all.

Hi DigitalDreamer,
I'm glad you like the plugin. Yes, I've used the Silo beta and I know the functionality you're talking of. It would certainly be possible to script something similar, though I shall probably leave doing it until the release of the update.

Happy Christmas to you!

Cheers,