? about greyscales

[TIMCOSBY]

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]

Tim,

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

[TIMCOSBY]

will the importer take it or does it have to be an stl?

[mtylerfl]

will the importer take it or does it have to be an stl?

Has to be STL.

[jpaluck]

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]

trying to convince myself to get zbrush.

[sk8nmike]

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]

Here is a link to Pixologic ZClassroom. All kinds of tutorials. Also here is a link to ZBrush Q&A.

[jpaluck]

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]

through the tutorials and it seems this is a pattern making dream.