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ZBrush 4 layers ... not working?

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#1

I have a request regarding the ZBrush 4 layer system: Change it please!

I created an asset in ZBrush and for 2 days I am trying to set up blendshapes, but it is virtually impossible with the new ZBrush layer system.

As soon as I go to max level (why?) and create a new layer, import my lowres blendshape, create a new layer to work on the hi-res shape - it will not work… as soon as i change between the levels and press record my mesh will get messed up.

There is a product from another company, which has an amazing layer setup - why not create sth similiar? ZBrush is amazing but the layer system never was very good… maybe reconsider the path you are going with this right now.

Cheers

#2

Originally Posted by Maddy
I have a request regarding the ZBrush 4 layer system: Change it please!

I gotta agree 100% with it. The new 3d layers just got impossible, or so annoying to work with that I have to stay in Zbrush 3.5R3. Its sad cause I would like to use all the new features from Z4, but layers are a big part of my work flow and I cant stand the way they are right now. I remember working in my first model in Z4 and for some reason I only could create layers in the highest subd and all the time messages about "necessary press the record button’’ pop up. Like, really!?!? I dont wanna record anything, I just want to sculpt.

I was so excited for Z4, but ended up getting really disapointed. Wrong move from Pixologic on the layers. Btw, it seems that Pixologic is adding to many new (fancy) features and is not taking the time to fix the bugs in core functions.

#3

I must agree. I used to use layers all the time. Now I never touch them. Not only are they not as functional as the ones in 3.5, they are VERY prone to crashing.