ZBrush 2019.1: Free Update with New Features & Improvements!

ZBRUSH 2019.1 NOW AVAILABLE!

ZBrush 2019.1 is now available as a FREE update for all users. It’s highly recommended to upgrade as soon as possible.

This update includes several new features, enhancements, and fixes across both the ZBrush feature set and various plugins. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new:

FEATURE ADDITIONS

ZBrush 2019.1 introduces several additions designed to improve your workflow and enhance your overall ZBrush experience:

  • A new split mode isolates the current SubTool from others, displaying them on separate sides of the screen. Watch it in action in the video below!
  • A Screensaver has been added; after a set amount of time, it displays curated images from the ZBrushCentral.com community. This screensaver only affects the ZBrush application window, unlike your system’s screensaver.
  • A new “Groups Intersection” mode has been added to the Smooth Brush Modifiers.
  • GoZ has been updated with support for Adobe Photoshop® 2019, Autodesk Maya 2019, and Autodesk 3DS Max 2020.
  • The FBX format now supports up to 64 cameras at import and export. Imported cameras are listed in the Camera selection list in the Draw palette. FBX now supports up to FBX 2019.

PLUGINS

Several plugins have been updated to support the 2019 additions and to improve stability and performance:

  • SubTool Master, with a new Show Hidden Points function.
  • ZAppLink
  • Scale Master
  • 3D Print Hub, with better handling of large STL files and support for more STL formats on import.
  • Intersection Masker
  • FBX Import/Export
  • ZBrush to Photoshop
  • ZColor
  • Decimation Master
  • Image Plane

IMPROVEMENTS

Below are some of the improvements and behavior changes implemented in ZBrush 2019.1:

  • A pop-up message is now displayed when exiting Edit mode, asking for confirmation.
  • SubTool folders now support Move Up and Move Down functions.
  • SnapShot 3D with reference images will no longer apply a DynaMesh Boolean process. (Pressing ‘Sub’ is now required for the SpotLight image to be cut out of the DynaMesh surface.)
  • Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to now create a Folder with Command+F.
  • Updated keyboard shortcuts for macOS to go full screen with Command+Ctrl+F rather than creating a new folder.
  • Saving and loading files across a network have been improved.

STABILITY AND FIXES:

The 2019.1 release addresses several issues reported by users and beta testers:

  • Ctrl+Shift brushes no longer jump when holding the Space Bar.
  • Assigning a hotkey now gives a warning if the hotkey is already in use.
  • Snapshot 3D snapping points now respects canvas Zoom.
  • Support has been added for .jpeg and .tiff image file extensions.
  • Total Points Count display has been improved.
  • Improved Boolean generation.
  • Crease Level slider will update results when Dynamic Subdivision is enabled.
  • Dots display mode is now disabled when Transparency mode is active.
  • Improved stability of the Surface Noise editor.
  • Improved stability when switching rapidly between Edit and Move modes.

Source: Pixologic

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