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Cant import OBJ and Import FBX crash on sculpt

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#1

Hi, I’m new to ZBrush and usually use Blender for modeling. I have two Issues. When I export in OBJ with just the object selected then try to import to Zbrush tool, I get a generic “error encountered while importing file” So i moved onto FBX type. I imported the object placed the tool into the scene, made sure it was in 3d not 2.5d then hit “make poly mesh 3d” I also ensure “lazy mouse” is off When I go to sculpt or draw I get a red line the window error chime and it either just doesn’t respond at all it throws the message “unrecoverable error.” There are only 430 polys and 485 point, so it should not be overloading my system either. any advice?

Thank you, Jon

#2

So on further research it would seem the FBX issue was due to mesh integrity but I still have not resolved the OBJ import issue.

#3

Hello @jonj4040

Sorry I missed your post! This is a subforum dedicated to an outdated version of ZBrush. Please upgrade to the most recent version of ZBrush if you have not done so, and in the future post in the main help forum. Your question may escape notice otherwise.

If this issue happens only with variations of this file and not with any other tool or file in ZBrush, then there is likely something problematic with the geometry in that file. I couldn’t guess at the reason why without knowing much more about the file and how it was created. If there was a mesh integrity issue with the FBX version of the file, then it stands to reason it would be there in the OBJ file too.

If this issue happens with other files as well, including those not created by you, then there’s likely an issue with your installation or hardware environment. In this case, you will need to contact Pixologic Support and start a conversation.