How Do I Import ZBrush Brushes Into Blender?

To import ZBrush brushes that have been previously converted and saved within a Blender file into your current Blender scene, you will use Blender's Append function. This method allows you to bring specific data blocks, such as brushes, from one .blend file into another.

If you have already prepared or converted your ZBrush brushes and saved them in a Blender scene file, follow these steps to bring them into your current project:

Step-by-Step Guide to Appending Brushes

The process involves opening your current Blender project and then 'appending' the brushes from the saved file that contains them.

Here is a breakdown of the actions required:

1. Save Your Scene: Ensure the Blender scene file containing the brushes you want to import is saved.
2. Open Target Scene: Open the Blender scene into which you want to import the brushes.
3. Access Append: Go to the File menu in the top-left corner of the Blender interface.
4. Click Append: Select the Append option from the dropdown menu.
5. Navigate to File: A file browser window will open. Navigate to and select the Blender file (.blend) where your desired brushes are saved.
6. Enter the File: Click the Append button or double-click the file name to open the contents of that .blend file in the browser.
7. Find the Brush Folder: Inside the selected file's data structure, locate and select the Brush folder. This folder contains all the brushes saved within that file.
8. Select Brushes: Select the specific brushes you wish to import. You can select multiple brushes by holding down Shift or Ctrl. To select all brushes in the folder, you can press A.
9. Append Selected: Click the Append button in the file browser window.

Once completed, the selected brushes will be available in your current Blender scene, typically within the brush menu of sculpting or texture painting modes.

Quick Reference Table

Step	Action
1. Prepare	Ensure brushes are saved in a .blend file.
2. Start	Open the Blender scene where you want to use the brushes.
3. File Menu	Go to File.
4. Append	Select Append.
5. Locate File	Navigate to and select the .blend file containing the brushes.
6. Enter File	Open the selected file's contents.
7. Brush Folder	Navigate to the Brush folder.
8. Select	Select the brushes you want to import (A for all, Shift/Ctrl for specific).
9. Import	Click Append.

This method is effective for transferring brushes between Blender files after they have been prepared or converted from a source like ZBrush into a Blender-compatible format and saved in a Blender scene. It assumes the brushes are already present and organized within a .blend file.