Customizing your ZBrush interface allows you to tailor the workspace to your specific workflow, making frequently used tools easily accessible. It's a straightforward process involving enabling customization, rearranging elements, and saving your layout.
Here’s a simple breakdown of how to customize your ZBrush interface:
Steps to Customize Your ZBrush UI
The core process involves just a few key steps within the ZBrush Preferences menu.
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Enable Customization:
- Navigate to the Preferences menu.
- Select Custom UI.
- Click on Enable Customize. This activates the mode where you can move interface elements.
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Rearrange Interface Elements:
- Once customization is enabled, you can control-click-drag buttons and other interface elements to where you want them docked or placed in your layout.
- You can drag buttons from existing menus onto shelves or other empty areas.
- Tip: You can create new shelves or docks by dragging items to the edges of the screen or into empty spaces.
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Disable Customization:
- After you have finished rearranging your interface elements, it's crucial to turn off the customization mode.
- Go back to the Preferences menu.
- Select Custom UI.
- Uncheck Enable Customize. This locks your layout in place and allows you to use the buttons normally.
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Save Your Custom UI:
- To ensure your custom layout is available the next time you open ZBrush, you need to save it.
- Go to the Preferences menu.
- Select Config.
- Choose Save UI to save the current layout as a file you can load later.
- Additionally, you can choose Store Config. This saves your current UI configuration and makes it the default layout that ZBrush loads automatically when it starts.
Quick Reference Table
For a quick overview of the main actions:
| Action | Menu Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Customization | Preferences > Custom UI | Allows moving UI elements |
| Rearrange Elements | Control-click-drag buttons | Position tools as desired |
| Disable Customization | Preferences > Custom UI | Lock the layout |
| Save UI Layout | Preferences > Config | Save current layout to a file |
| Set as Default Layout | Preferences > Config | Make current layout load on startup |
Saving your configuration using Store Config is highly recommended so you don't have to manually load your custom UI every time you launch ZBrush.
Example: You might drag frequently used brushes like the ClayBuildup brush from the Brush palette onto a custom shelf at the bottom of your screen for easy access. You could also rearrange subtools or geometry menus.
For more detailed information on ZBrush configuration options, you can explore the official ZBrush documentation (Pixologic Website).
