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Deco Brush has ridge at outside edge

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#1

Here’s another problem I found when doing the Gnomon Intro to ZB4 alpha tutorials. (In case you are wondering what tutorial I’m talking about, it’s in the Freebies section of the Gnomon Workshop website - “Creating Custom Alphas in ZBrush”. Free registration required to view)

When using the 2.5D Deco Brush on a layer filled with a material, there is a ridge outlining the stroke. (See screenshot below). I haven’t changed any settings on the brush. I’m using the Drag Rectangle stroke to apply it.

When Scott Spencer does this in the tutorial, there isn’t a ridge outline. (See screenshot)

Has anyone else encountered this problem? I’m using ZB 4r6. Thanks!

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DecoBrushRidge.JPG

DecoTutorial.JPG

#2

what material are you using? do you have RGB or MRGB turned on? What does your alpha look like and what is your mid value set at?

#3

I was using MatCap Green Roma although it does this with any material. Mid value was 0, Alpha 51, Max button was active in the alpha palette. I was also using the Drag Rectangle stroke and texture turned off. MRGB and RGB were off, ZSub was on.

I did try adjusting the mid value, but it still left the ridge.

#4

Personally I would just use wrap mode to create your alpha.