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polypaint not working on partially hidden meshes?? - Answered

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#1

Hi,
I don’t know if this is an old issue from previous versions, i’ve never tried it, but in ZB4R2, I’m finding that when I try to hide parts of a ztool with colorize ON, the polypaint info gets corrupted.

Since polypaint’s accuracy/quality is tied to mesh density, i’ve subdivided my model to a point where i can polypaint fine lines on the mesh. however, the polycount is such that my system is taxed to the point where i don’t get anywhere near RT feedback from polypaint making it difficult to work. When i try to hide part of the tool to ease system stress, the polypaint info seems to be corrupted in some fashion.

here’s the model fully visible with polypaint info on:

here’s the same model partially hidden. notice the corrupted polypaint data:

has anyone seen this? is it a known issue? anyone know of any work arounds?

Thanks!
-Chan.

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polypaint_partial_hide.jpg

polypaint_nohide.jpg

#2

It is a known issue. It only affects meshes where the polypaint is on a layer. If you bake your layers or paint on a model that doesn’t have layers you won’t have this issue.

For that reason a workaround would be to clone the model and polypaint the version that doesn’t have layers. You could then project the paint back to the master if you wish.

#3

awesome! thanks for the help!