Topology Tools (answered)

[marcus_civis]

ah whoops apologies for that… I always felt it meant it was solved… my bad and thanks for your help

No problem.

[system]

My bad as well … sorry about that.

[system]

Hi everyone, all you have to do is append the zsphere to the mesh you want to retopo. Dont select a zsphere and bind your mesh to that zsphere, then try to topologize it, or you will have the problems you described. Just build your mesh(or use an existing one), append or insert a zsphere as a subtool to that mesh, then select the zsphere and edit the topology as you normally would.

[zber2]

Here is a LINK (with illustrations) to what js7026 is talking about.

[XxDarkMessiahxX]

Ah. That works much better than the old method. Actually it works just like the old method. Thanks for the tip js7026 / zber2.

[Extra_Dimensional]

Hi everyone, all you have to do is append the zsphere to the mesh you want to retopo. Dont select a zsphere and bind your mesh to that zsphere, then try to topologize it, or you will have the problems you described. Just build your mesh(or use an existing one), append or insert a zsphere as a subtool to that mesh, then select the zsphere and edit the topology as you normally would.

Ahhh, no wonder I wasn’t able to reproduce this problem. I’ve been using the way as you’ve described and it’s been working fine. Hopefully that get’s everyone sorted.

[marcus_civis]

Thanks guys for mentioning this alternative method. It has the best of both worlds in that if Transparency is on you can see your whole mesh (if you want). Turn off Transparency and you can create new topology without any interference from the back face points.

[earthtriber]

awesome thanks so much that really helps!!