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Help Identifying "Mutant ZSphere"

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#1

Greetings Everyone,

I constructed a simple zsphere structure (see image, EXH_1). Then, in Edit/Draw mode, I accidentally hit <alt> click on a connecting sphere just below the top zsphere. The structure changed as indicated in EXH_2, where the top zsphere has been converted to a transparent-screen representation. Can anyone tell me what happened here? I am interested in knowing whether I simply messed-up the model, or whether I unwittingly transformed the model in a way that could be useful if done purposefully.

I know that in Edit/Move mode, <alt> drag on a link is used for “natural linked posing” (I have no idea what that means), but I haven’t come across <alt> click on a link sphere as an option in Edit/Draw mode. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

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EXH_1.JPG

EXH_2.JPG

#2

You’ve created a Magnet ZSphere. You would need to preview the mesh to see the effect - if there is any - you won’t see much on a simple arrangement like you’ve shown.

You can get back to ordinary ZSpheres - see here:

http://www.pixologic.com/docs/index.php/ZSpheres:_Advanced_Techniques

EDIT: I forgot to mention that with ZBrush 3.5 R3 you need to use Classic Skinning - otherwise there’s no difference.