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question time...how do I add text to a zscript.

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#1

I was reviewing the quicklinks stuff on scripting…I have never added text boxes during a script…are these added during the modeling session or added after the script is recorded…I normally scribbble a note with the brush as I am painting or whatever…but I would like to do one the proper way. Any help would be appreciated.
thnx
Ron

#2

Hi Ron,

First open the ZScript palette and click the option to Export Commands. This will create a text file in your ZScripts folder that contains all of the ZScript commands, followed by their parameters.

The one that you want is the Note command.

#3

Hi Ron,

Last night I was looking over my ZBrush notebook (clips from various ZBCentral posts) and found this tip from Pixolator.

I don’t remember exactly where his original post was so I hope he doesn’t mind if I just re-post it here.

CLIPPED FROM A PREVIOUS POST BY PIXOLATOR:

"It is possible to interactively insert notes into a recorded ZScript by following these (previously undocumented) steps…

  1. Load the ZScript that you wish to annotate in ZBrush.
  2. Begin ZScript recording.
  3. Optional step: Set the ZScript Replay Delay value to about 500 in order to slow down the replay speed.
  4. Press ‘Play’ to begin a replay of your ZScript.
  5. While your ZScript is replaying and being rerecorded, you may insert notes to the recorded ZScript by pressing the CTRL+SPACEBAR keys. This will pause the script and display a text-entry dialog box. Type the text and press OK ( repeat as needed). When done, press the CANCEL button in order to dismiss the dialog box and resume recording. Repeat step 5 as needed.
  6. When done annotating the script, Press the ZScript End Rec to terminate the recording and save the new annotated ZScript.

You may now test your ZScript and - if needed - open the ZScript in a text editor and modify the inserted notes.

Hope this helps
-Pixolator"

I also hope this helps, Sven

EDIT: Ron, I found the link and it is worth reading the whole thread. I tried the technique briefly with mixed results… I’ll be interested if the procedure works for you. Sven

Pixolator’s original post

#4

Hi Ron
I never make that but I believe that you must use the menu Movie for add text, diagramm shema transition, box help etc for your recording script .
Pure supposition of my part but it’s that write when I move my mouse over with Ctrl pressed :slight_smile:
Hope this help!
Pilou

#5

Edit :small_orange_diamond:: Never leave a post unfinished and then go to the bog and return without checking if someone already posted. Do what Svengali said Ron :wink: :slight_smile:

Or you can click a button such as Stencil On twice while recording. End the recording as usual and go through the text file looking for [IPress,Stencil:Stencil On]
[IUnPress,Stencil:Stencil On] and replace it with the [Note,…] command. Not as easy as Pixolators tip but more precise in the placement of the notes(I guess).

#6

I go to eat some chicken and come back and all my smart friends come out of the woodworks with wonderful solutions. Thank you all for such quick responses. I will use this information tonight hopefully in creating a non redneck annotated zscript :slight_smile: Thanks for the help, it is appreciated.
Ron