ZBrushCentral

Backface Masking for Masking ?

ZBrush Usage Questions
#1

When i am masking an object with the mask tool, the mask is always projecting through the
whole mesh. Even when i got backface masking turned on.

Is there a way to solve this problem ?

#2

You need hold Ctrl to turn on backface masking so that it’s on for the masking brush.

1 Like
#3

Sorry maybe i was not specific enough…
the backface masking works when the masking Pen tool is turned on.
But it is not working when i use the rectangle or lasso mask tool.
Backfacing mask doesnt work with those. the masknig always gets projected through.

any solution?

#4

Polygroups, group front and then hide the back. :wink:

#5

so no direct workflow ?

thanks for this workaround.

#6

So I have a similar question. I am using the MaskCircle Brush and when I hold Ctrl and draw out a circle mask, the mask goes right through the cylinder regardless of whether or not I have the BackfaceMask option enabled or not. Is this how ZBrush supposed to behave, and I need to do a workaround or is this something that shouldn’t be happening?

Thanks for the help and clarification.

#7

@3DNut: This is the default behavior… :cry:

#8

@Regnas: Well, that is exactly what I needed to know so thanks for responding.