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Lost pivot point how do I set it back permanently

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#1

Hi.

I exported my model low poly into hexagon 2.1 to make some changes which involved me moving the model from where it was. When I imported it back, the pivot point was lost. I pressed S pivot which fixed it, but how to I set this as its permanent pivot point as when I press clear pivot it puts it back so it was so its only a tempory fix.

Thanks in advanced.

#2

The easiest way to center the pivot point permanently is by using Tool > Deformation > Unify. This however also resizes your model.

The second option is also easy to perform and will retain the models scale. But it involves a couple of extra steps.

1 ) Set the pivot point with Transform > S. Pivot.
2 ) Store a morph target with Tool > Morph Target > StoreMT.
3 ) Clear the pivot point with Transform > C. Pivot.
4 ) Perform a 100 % morph with the Tool > Morph Target > Morph slider.

You should note that both methods do not ensure a 100% symmetrical model. There may in fact be less symmetry after performing either method so therefore it is advisable to perform Tool > Deformation > Smart Resym on each subdivision level, starting with level 1.

#3

Thanks for you reply. The first method worked the best but when trying to smart resym zbrush crashes on 3rd sub level every time.

One thing I did notice is that after pressing unify it made other sub levels with what looks like a dissplacment map was applied over the top with all details standing out alot more than normal.

#4

That sounds strange. Did you clear all masks and unhide the entire mesh before applying Unify and Smart Resym? Also, be aware there is a ReSym and a Smart ReSym deformation. You will want to use Smart ReSym.

If your model is still slightly off center (due to a non symmetrical model for example) you can help ZBrush a little by moving the Pivot Point manually using the Tool > Preview > Object Preview window.

#5

If your model was resized and became smaller than the original, any bump map applied will appear much more powerful. This could be what you`re seeing…

Cheers,

R

#6

Hi,

Thats the weared thing, I havent applied no bump or dissplacment map. Athough it was unexpected it acualy helped bring detail up that was only slight.

Its hard to replicate this again as I dont know how I lost the pivot point in the first place.