Zazie,
ZScene Manager is still incompatible with zAdjustor. Due to technical limitations, I have not found a way to make them compatible.
Hey all,
Z Scene Manager 1.8 is released!
- It fixes the compatibility issue with ZBrush 2018.
- Obj export was broken. It’s fixed!
- FBX export was aborting with huge scene. It’s fixed!
You can download it here : https://exoside.com/zscenemgr/zscenemgr-download/
More informations here : https://exoside.com/zscenemgrdata/WhatsNewInZSceneManager.pdf
AWESOME. Thanks so much! :D:D:D
Tried the free version. 29$ being quiet a lot I had to try it first.
I saw the window once. But no subtools at all visible in it. I clicked on refresh list, the window disappeared.
Now, even if I restart ZBrush, “Reinit Window Position” “Close”, etc : nothing happens.
Cool.
Hi hansolocambo,
what is your OS, ZBrush version and ZSceneManager version?
Is ZScene Manager’s window behind ZBrush ?
Hi all,
Love this plugin. So helpful. I did run into a little snag, probably with my workflow, but thought I’d ask if anyone has an idea. I have subtools with layers set up on them. I then "merged for sculpt " my subtools and moved and rotated them into place. After that, I exited “merge” so the rotation and translation would be applied. However, now when I adjust the layers the subtools translate and rotate back into the original position. Is there a way around this? Is there a way to have “layers” be local? I know you can bake the layers but I need to adjust layers after moving. There is a progression I have to show in my subtools that takes rotating, translating and layer “morphs”.
Thanks in advance for any insight!
Dan
Can you tell me if the ZSceneMgr.exe is a 32 or 64-bit application? I am running a UGEE 2150 Tablet monitor and I have noticed whenever I have ZSceneManager up it disables my pressure sensitivity. As soon as I close the main application window, my pressure sensitivity returns (minimizing doesn’t restore pressure sensitivity though). In the past I have noticed that this is usually due to a 32-bit app running or having focus.
Has anyone else had this issue while using a UGEE/Huion style tablet monitor?
Thanks!
Well it appears that ZSceneMgr.exe is a 64-bit program too. So I am stumped as to why when it is open I loose pressure sensitivity with the Ugee 2150. Hrmm… If I find a workaround I’ll be sure to post in case anyone else has a similar issue.
Thanks!
Has anyone else experienced ZSceneManager messing up the names of the subtools. It seems to be fine for awhile but the more I use it the more the names keep getting messed up. It seems to randomly swap the names of the subtools. Great tool but becomes a headache after awhile.
Seems an amazing plugin from the videos.
Installed the free version to test, launched it, it was doing something for a while, a black rectangle appeared, then disappeared, then nothing. Windows 10, 64 bit, ZBrush 2018.1, 32 GB RAM
The file is admittedly huge, 4 GB, 374 million points, with couple hundred subtools. But that’s why it would have been so cool if the plugin worked.
I just installed the plugin, however when i have a file open it crashes every time. If i clear the file and restart the manager works but it still says [FREE] in the window. shouldn’t it say PRO if I bought it? I looked up in the instructions and it says it will activate automatically.
Is there a file size limitation? I have to deal with high poly subtools at my company so i hope this isn’t the case.
oops I guess you do need to activate, The section I read was for upgrading only. I’ll follow the video link and hope this fixes my issues!
Yes, you need to activate with your License Key.
In ‘PRO’ (paid) version, there is no size limitation!
About “black rectangle issue”, when ZSM doesn’t launch anymore, making a full reset can be a solution. it’s explained here : http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?198711-ZSceneManager-plugin-(SubTools-folders)&p=1236247&viewfull=1#post1236247
About “messing up the names of subtools”: if you see something strange appearing with names after multiple actions (renaming,grouping, moving folders…), doing “Update Full Tree” acts as clean up and may fix the issues.
Forgot to give an update, everything works perfectly! this plugin is worth its weight in gold, I’m surprised it hasn’t already been implemented into zbrush as dealing with the subtool palette for years has always been a headache when you have 80+ subtools.
This is a very cool plugin !
I have a few technical question for you maxime as I wanted to do something similar for the layers.
I understand that this is a window defined in a dll, but I wonder how have you made it so it can communicate directly with Zbrush or that zbrush can communicate with it. (Send command, execute operation) ?
Thanks !
-JO
Hi JO,
The communication from ZBrush to ZSM is done by zscript + call dll functions
The com from ZSM to ZBrush is done by asking ZBrush to execute a zscript via command line.
Hey max !
thanks a lot for you answer, it will be of big help 
-JO
Any plans to continue evolving ZSceneManager with the new features added with 2019? I still prefer the way your system works over the native folders. Subfolders are a must! I’d love to see support for boolean folders added to the tool.
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I do not just prefer… I depend on this plugin to work. The ability to merge for sculpting gives me the possibility to see all subtools in transparency mode altogether. Please update this plugin for zbrush 2019
Hi guys ! anyone got this pbl when renaming files with 2021.7 ?
