Zbrush Sub Tool Groups Split Problem

synergy11

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Hey folks, I split my polygroups from my 3 main sub tools up into different subtools using Groups Split.

However when I draw any of the newly created subtools onto the canvas. The whole bloody original object gets drawn on.

I just don't get it.

It shows them separated fine.

Any guidance would be great.

Thanks

cryrid

I think you're confusing subtools and main tools if you want to draw each onto the document individually.

You can only draw out tools. If the tool has any subtools, then it brings them all along for the ride (which you can then hide or delete if you want). Otherwise instead of using subtools, split them into their own individual tools

synergy11

Oh that's odd.

: )

Thanks!

EDIT: Is there a way to auto split all my polygroups(bricks) into new main tools?

cryrid

It's not odd, it's just the way subtools work.

As for automatically splitting them, no methods instantly come to my mind. Chances are you don't even want them all automatically split anyway, unless you want to reposition every brick back onto the document. What are you aiming to do here, use ~ and fill in the gaps?

iconoplast

The easiest way I know of to move subtools in to separate tools is to use the "Clone" button in the Tool menu. Just select a subtool, clone it, then move to the next.

synergy11

Ya im trying to compose the whole doc with my different bricks using ~ method.

I used the clone method for each one.

It was time consuming, but worked.

Thanks