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Blend shape layer remesh

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#1

Hi all,

I am sculpting a head with blend-shapes on single layers which I later want to morph seamlessly from the original sculpt. I could not manage to remesh, it says “action cancelled. The mesh has layers”. I guess for the morphing it is mandatory to keep the topology as it is and therefore I cannot remesh, is this right?

Since I am pretty new to Zbrush maybe any of you can give me a hint how to keep a clean mesh if single layers apply major changes to the topology. Or if this is simply not possible?

Thank you in advance.

Best
a.

#2

Hello AVH.

Correct. The tools in Zbrush that alter topology only work on meshes with a single level of subdivision. 3D layers are generally incompatible with changes in topology.

It is simply a matter of different tools for different stages in a mesh’s development. There are plenty of exceptions, but generally Tools like Dynamesh and Sculptirs Pro work best for the creation of a mesh up to about a medium level of detail, during which surface topology may change rapidly. Other tools in Zbrush are designed around a mesh with multiple subdivision levels, which you’d transition to once the need for frequent changes to the topology is reduced.

#3

Dear Spyndel,

thanks for helping once more!

All the best
a.