To move a mesh in ZBrush, you typically use the Gizmo 3D or TransPose tools, controlling the movement freely or constraining it to specific axes.
Moving your mesh allows you to reposition it within your ZBrush scene. Based on the provided reference, here's how you can control the movement:
Methods for Moving Your Mesh
ZBrush offers flexibility when moving objects. The behavior changes depending on whether you constrain the movement.
- Free Movement: If you do not hold Shift while using the move function (like dragging an axis on the Gizmo 3D or using the TransPose line), the mesh will move freely in screen space or along the plane you are dragging on, depending on the tool.
- Axis-Constrained Movement:
- X-Axis: According to the reference, if you hold Shift, the movement will be constrained to the X-axis only. This is useful for precise horizontal adjustments.
- Y-Axis: To move the mesh specifically along the Y-axis, you need to click on the Y icon. This implies using the Gizmo 3D where axis icons (X, Y, Z) are available to constrain movement along that specific axis. ZBrush's Gizmo 3D makes it easy to click and drag on these axis handles for constrained movement.
Summary of Movement Controls (Based on Reference)
| Action | Movement Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| No Modifier Key | Free Movement | Moves freely in screen space or drag plane. |
| Hold Shift | X-Axis Constrained | Movement limited to the X-axis. |
| Click Y icon | Y-Axis Constrained | Movement limited to the Y-axis (using Gizmo 3D). |
Understanding these simple controls allows you to precisely position your models within ZBrush. While the reference specifically mentions Shift for the X-axis and clicking the Y icon for the Y-axis, the standard Gizmo 3D provides handles for X, Y, and Z axes, allowing you to constrain movement along any of them by clicking and dragging the respective colored handle.
