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How to move a subtool by one of it's vertex's and snap it to another subtool's specific vertex?

Hello all, I have got a question, How can I move a subtool by one of it’s vertex’s and snap it onto another subtool’s specific vertex?

I have searched the net and I came accross to this video :

This is a very nice method, however, I was not able to move my subtools accurately!

I want to know is there a better way to do that? A way which would be more accurate?

That video is for a ZScript. You must run the associated script in Zbrush. However, the script was made for an obsolete version of the program, and may no longer function correctly.

Also be sure to understand how the transpose action lines work, and how to constrain movement along a custom axis (hold shift while dragging on middle circle in move mode).

Hi SPYNDEL and tanx for your reply, Is it possible to learn ZScripts only by exploring cmd and txt buttons in Zscript tab or it works like a programming language and requires more effort and work?

Ok, tanx I will check how transpose action lines work! :slight_smile:

That’s pretty much how the script in that video was created (although I did have a programmer bud help me figure out to get the math to do what I wanted it to). It can help to have some basic experience with coding so you know how the syntax works, and the command reference (link) is always handy. Otherwise I did that script mostly only knowing how to pull some values, create some variables, and create an If statement. Put in even more work and you can get way fancier with what your scripts can do.

As for it’s accuracy, it works best when the model is at a smaller scale. This way the transpose line easily snaps to the vertices better. If the model is too large it becomes increasingly harder to tell if you’re actually putting the transpose lines onto a vertex or if its a few pixels off.

Thank you Cryid! I didn’t know that you are the one who created that code and tutorial! :slight_smile: it is very handy! However, I would like to learn more about ZScripting and I want to know how powerful it is? For example is it possible to create complex geometric shapes with it?

Well, I know I could ask this on Zscript help center, but I believe U might be able to give me a quick answer. :slight_smile:

You’ll probably be better off asking there. My zscripting knowledge is still limited, so all the scripts I’ve made to date are little more than macros.

Ok, Tanx :slight_smile: