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TIMCOSBY
10-10-2009, 01:16 AM
i probed an object and got a greyscale with 1.5" depth. can that be brought into the importer or do i have to go to a 3d package to get the stl. if so in the 3d app can i make it 3" deep?

fwharris
10-10-2009, 01:30 AM
Tim,

The scans can only go into the pattern editor not STL importer. Can't answer your question on the 3d app..

TIMCOSBY
10-13-2009, 08:35 PM
will the importer take it or does it have to be an stl?

mtylerfl
10-13-2009, 09:24 PM
will the importer take it or does it have to be an stl?

Has to be STL.

jpaluck
10-14-2009, 10:06 AM
Tim

One work around would be exporting the image into zbrush and use projection master to create the image in 2.5d/3d then export as obj then convert to stl. I am not sure what other 3d app will take a greyscale image and make it 3d..inclined to think alot will. If you want pm me your e-mail and I will be happy to convert the image to stl for you

TIMCOSBY
10-15-2009, 09:40 PM
trying to convince myself to get zbrush.

sk8nmike
10-18-2009, 06:16 AM
Tim

One work around would be exporting the image into zbrush and use projection master to create the image in 2.5d/3d then export as obj then convert to stl. I am not sure what other 3d app will take a greyscale image and make it 3d..inclined to think alot will. If you want pm me your e-mail and I will be happy to convert the image to stl for you


Could I get you to give a demo or a step by step guide on how to do this? I have a trial copy of Zbrush and would like to see if this work (can I do it) before I decide to lay out the cash.

PCW
10-18-2009, 08:59 AM
Here is a link to Pixologic ZClassroom (http://www.pixologic.com/zclassroom/). All kinds of tutorials. Also here is a link to ZBrush Q&A (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/faq.php?faq=zfaq_0000).

jpaluck
10-18-2009, 01:15 PM
Watch the tutorial on archetectural elements. It gives great info on projection master and how to use it. It's in the zbrush classroom

TIMCOSBY
10-18-2009, 07:40 PM
through the tutorials and it seems this is a pattern making dream.