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ZBrush Usage Questions
#1

Hi
I discovered a very strange problem with Z4r2b. I am sculpting in the details with very fast strokes … and Zbrush takes a screenshot and sets it in front of my model? Have to use ctrl+n every 6 seconds to get back to my model. It gets even more strange: It is always the same screengrab (or should I say Objectshot) taken by the first time.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance

This is one of those moments, I would switch back to an older version, because in this stage, I do not need all the new functions. Just a working Zbrush :o)

#2

Get 4R3.

#3

No… come on. This cant be the solution. I am still not using the new functions and would be happy with the version 3
but I installed the newer one and had more trouble than pros.
Auric told yersterday it is possible to have different versions active, but I have not known this before I installed Version 4

#4

MentalFrog is right.

#5

4R3 is more stable than 4R2b. This issue you’re having with the model dropping to canvas is a known issue in 2b and if I recall correctly was fixed in R3. You don’t have to upgrade and you can use an older version. But if you’re using R2B then you might as well go up to R3. The only reason I would see not to is if you’re running Windows XP, which is no longer supported.

My suggestion is to stick to 4 or upgrade to 4R3. I see no reason to stick with 4R2b.

#6

Ya I 2nd this. this was a bug in 4R2. It is fixed in 4R3. Why complain about having to upgrade? It’s free. Just do it, you will get the fibermesh tools and will be very happy.

#7

I hadnt realized that XP was no longer supported. oh well this was inevitable. Its painfully expensive, but Win 7 is a solid OS. I recommend it for any future work. Zbrush 5 will be 64 bit, its time to enter the modern age folks, get a 64 bit OS version of Win7. I have one and happy I did. I have had no issues with other programs or games.

If your into Linux, I have seen Zbrush run on it as well. not sure about 4R3, but I’m betting it will.

#8

okok. I will go for 4r3.
Persuaded :slight_smile:

It is great to get all these new tools every year and for free, but if you do not use it …

but if its a known bug…
and I will ask pixologic to get an old account for 4.o or 3.5.
my workflow is: sculpt - retopo - UVs in MAX - back to zbrush and texture together with Photoshop.
Nothing fancy. So I don´t use fibremesh, dynamesh and so on. …not yet, but maybe in the near future :o)

Thank you all for your help!
Yours Hilmar