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Layers on multiple Subdivision levels

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#1

Hi

Does anyone know of any ZBrush stability issues when using layers on 2 or more subdivision levels?

If you make sure there are no selected layers it is possible to create new layers on a different subdivision level. Is this a supported feature of ZBrush? I have not pushed it to far but have so far not experienced any problems.

I am asking because a script I am writing relies on multiple layers across multiple subdivision levels. But there is no use in continuing the script if it is not a supported feature or has stability issues.

Does anyone have experience with this?

Thanks.

#2

What I am getting at is this:

  1. Subdivide model 4 times, for example.
  2. Create a new subtool layer at subdivision level 5.
  3. Deselect the subtool layer at subdivision level 5.
  4. Go to subdivision level 2, for example.
  5. Create a new subtool layer at subdivision level 2.

Is this workflow of multiple layers spread across multiple subdivision levels valid? I have tried searching and have read the documentation and the Wiki, but I do not see it mentioned.

For me it seems stable enough although it can become highly unstable if I am not careful scriptwise. As per the above example, deselecting the layer at subdivision level 5 while at subdivision level 2 (through scripting) will cause a crash sooner or later. But otherwise it seems to work.

Any input on this is most welcome. Thanks.