top of page

ZBrushR7 - ZModeler tip

I decided to buy Zbrush 4R7 because with the ZModeler tool, I don't need to model in another software now.

ZBrush doesn't allow Ngons while modeling, so insert an edge between two triangles can be a bit tricky.

Here's how:

  • Delete the triangles you want the inserted edge to go between (otherwise the insert edge will proceed further than required).

  • Insert the edge loop.

  • Use the Close edges tool to fill the holes you deleted

  • Delete the added edges, leaving a nice quad you can nudge into place.

ZBrushR7_InsertEdgeBetweenTwoTris.gif

A special case would be where the triangles you want to insert an edgeloop between are on a border, because in this case the Close tool will fill the open edge too.

In this case, just do as shown below:

ZbrushR7_InsertEdgeBetweenTwoTris_Border.gif

Steps when inserting an edge loop between two triangles on a border.

  • Delete the quads below the triangle

  • Insert the edge loop

  • Close the holes

  • Delete what edges you can (ZBrush won't let you delete them all as it would produce Ngons)

  • Stitch away the vertices (like target weld) and delete the unecessary edges.

  • Nudge result to suit

Sorry for the poor compression of the GIFs.

Featured Posts
Recent Posts
Search By Tags
Follow Us
  • Facebook Basic Square
  • Twitter Basic Square
  • Google+ Basic Square
bottom of page