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Question: can masks be repositioned or snapped?

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#1

I am trying to precisely apply photographic alpha masks to a surface so they can be located to a specific spot. In some cases I would like to perfectly align the masks to features on a surface, in others I would like to exactly superimpose one mask over another. How can this be done? Can a mask be traced like a magic wand in Photoshop so specific areas can be perfectly traced? Thanks Hi Mike,

#2

You can use Zapplink to use photoshops tools for generating stencils, etc for the task you want to achieve.

#3

Thanks very much…I will check this out and give you an update.

BTW, do you know how to get rid of spikes? These anomalies appear after stretching/elongating surfaces excessively or with masks. I have tried smoothing, but this is not always successful.

I’m not sure if this should be another thread. Not sure of protocol.

Mike

#4

Adding another thread with a proper title might get you better results, but I’m not sure what you’re talking about as spikes. Can you post up an image?

#5

When I run Zapplink and reference Photoshop.exe, the linking window seems to hang and if I click on the window it disappears. After this procedure, if zapplink is initated, I receive the 3842 error.

Tried this on two installations of Zbrush as got same error message. For some reason the link cannot be made.

Any ideas for this error?

#6

There was an update, did you get it?

#7

I’m afraid not. The Zapplink download is for 4R2 vs. 4R5. Should I download and install version 4R2 or is there another download?

#8

There’s another one, search for it here on the forums.

#9

Doug, you are a big help!!! Thanks a million. Yes it works!

Many thanks

Mike