ZBrush 2018.1 Released

Pixologic just released the first update for ZBrush 2018 bringing it to 2018.1.  ZBrush is a popular 3D sculpting application that now includes Sculptris pro, a dynamic tessellation system that frees you from having to think about polygon counts.  This is a free update for all ZBrush users, be careful when upgrading there are specific instructions depending on the version you are coming from.

Details from the release announcement:

NEW

  • Added various changes to increase ZBrush sculpting and navigation speed.
  • Added ‘Go To Unmasked Center’ button for use with Gizmo3D center option.
  • Added ‘Uvb’ and ‘Uvbt’ (UV-Box and UV-Box tiles) UV map creation options.
  • Added option to export Smooth Normals with OBJ files.
  • Added ZModeler Inset proportional option. (A Single Poly only. CTRL modifier)
  • Added a warning when loading custom brushes with auto-masking enabled if Sculptris Pro is active.
  • Added a MatCap Red Wax material so it will no longer be fully replaced when using ‘Save As Startup Material’.

UPDATES

  • Fixed Groups Border weighted smooth mode (Smooth Groups Brush).
  • Fixed iCloud Photos shortcut issue.
  • Fixed GoZ Photoshop Crash.
  • Fixed GoZ Max has been updated to work with 3ds Max 2017, 2018, & 2019.
  • Fixed double clicking not opening ZPR or ZTL files on the MacOS.
  • Fixed issues with tablet pressure on MacOS.
  • Fixed ZRemesher density control with Polypainting on MacOS.
  • Fixed CTRL + Drag duplicated crash when using the Gizmo3D.
  • Fixed issue with geometry position sliders staying active when inputting values.
  • Fixed issue with lightbox not opening with large number of loaded brushes.
  • Fixed issue with VDM brushes when applying with textures.
  • Fixed ‘Draw Transformation Border’ not storing with Config.
  • Fixed ZBrush not responding after restoring from minimize on MacOS.
  • Fixed typing with a French keyboard on MacOS.
  • Fixed importing of PNG files on MacOS.
  • Fixed custom UI not storing when in full screen mode on MacOS.
  • Fixed Screen Saver from activating when ZBrush is launched on MacOS.
  • Fixed computer not sleeping when ZBrush is launched on MacOS.
  • Fixed issue after UI is saved in window mode on Windows.
  • Fixed issue of UI not being saved in fullscreen on secondary monitor on Windows.
  • Fixed UV Planar smoothing UVs when applied. Now smoothing will only take place when SUV in the Tool>Geometry is enabled.

You can learn more about ZBrush here.

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