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Polypaint on layers problem

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#1

Hi am using Zbrush 4r6

I have polypainted a model as soon as I turn record off or try to bake the layers the polypaint disappears.

I have tried to turn it into a texture, but Zbrush crashes when I do that as the poly count is quite high on the model.

Any ideas how I can save my polypaint would be really appreciated.

Cheers

#2

i never use layers so i can’t offer anything too meaningful, but just for the sake of trying to save the polypaint. you might try using zapplink to send snapshots of each view to an image editor. as long as it exports out ok then you can save it even if importing it back gives you the same issues.

#3

Great idea.

I’ll give it a go and let you know how it goes.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Cheers

#4

you could also try making a duplicate, get rid of it’s layers, then do project all.

but i don’t know if project all works when one mesh has layers, i never tried it.

let us know how you make out.

#5

After you bake the layers do you have ‘Colorize’ turned on in your Tool > Polypaint section? This is also toggled by the little paintbrush icon in your Subtool area next to the eye icon used for subtool visibility. If the brush is turned off it won’t show your polypaint.