zBrush and UVs...options other than polypaint?

[Stephen.Tarheel]

Good morning,

Is there a way to paint an already UVed texture in zBrush other than Polypaint? Right now my work flow is to unwrap the model in UVLayout, use that in zBrush to paint several layers that are assembled in Photoshop along with decal type assets.

Is there a way that I can apply changes directly to the UV map in zBrush while maintaining symmetry?

Thanks!

-Stephen

[kat]

The guy to ask is Adam. I will ping him and have him check in to this thread.

KatKat

[adamgibson]

2 other methods for painting in Zbrush is using Projection Master or the Z-App Link Plugin which allows you to toggle between your favourite paint program (eg. Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, etc....)

Hope that helps:)

[Stephen.Tarheel]

Thanks Adam and KitKat!

The Z-App Link works well for proofing and touching up maps made in 3d coat and Photoshop. Attached is a rough texture test after playing with UVLayout.