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How to import smoothing groups

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#1

Hi,

I am importing MAX models into Zbrush to paint over the seams. Unfortunately I have not found a way to keep the smoothing. I check the export smoothing groups option in the exporter, but when I import the model into Zbrush the smoothing groups are still not showing, which makes it a bit difficult to see what I am doing. I’m unsure if it is lost in the exporter, or if there is some option I need to set to display smoothing groups in Zbrush. Id be very grateful for any advice.

I am using the Habware exporter V4 Mar 10th for MAX4

#2

The exporter works fine. Zbrush just doesn’t support them unfortunately. Many hope some day it will, and be able to subdivide by them in much the same way the 3ds Max mesh smooth modifier is able to. Don’t hold your breath though since even though the OBJ format supports them, the official word is that implementations among 3d apps is too varied and that there is no set standards.

#3

Thanks for the reply Zeddicus. Yes, I’m surprised at that, because it could take a lot of time to put smoothing groups back onto a high poly Zbrush model in Max unless I can find some workaround to selecting the polygons. Also smoothing groups could improve zbrush renders perhaps.

cheers:)

#4

Use this plugin http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=55992 it works great!, excellent if your doing hard surface stuff :smiley: