Managing your 3D model

To begin this chapter, we are going to load the demoSoldier.zpr ZProject file from LightBox, in order to have a practical example while I introduce the next topics.

To do this, press , on your keyboard to open LightBox and navigate to the Project sub-menu. Then double-click on demoSoldier.zpr and the project will load:

Figure 3.1 – DemoSoldier, available in LightBox

With the project open, we will now look at subtools, the individual 3D models within a tool, introducing you to several useful operations for managing these subtools. We will also learn about Symmetry mode, a powerful functionality that most ZBrush users could not live without – as its name suggests, it allows you to achieve symmetric results by mirroring your sculpting on one side to the other side.

Subtools

Subtools are individual meshes (objects) in your 3D scene. In our solider scene, you can see how different clothing pieces such as shirt or...