Pixologic ships ZBrush 2021.1

Pixologic has released ZBrush 2021.1, a free bugfix update to the digital sculpting software that enables users to choose the way in which it works with Windows Ink.

The release, which is intended to reduce lag when sculpting on Windows tablets like the Surface Pro, enables users to set the software to handle Windows Ink in the same way as ZBrush 2019, 2020.1.4 or 2021.

The update also includes a number of smaller fixes and workflow improvements, including improved stability for the new TransposeCloth tool added in ZBrush 2021 earlier this month.

You can find a full run-down of the features in ZBrush 2021 – a major update, adding a complete new soft body dynamics system and cloth sculpting toolset – in our original story.

Enhancements/Updates

• Stability improved when using ‘Transpose Cloth’ and Firmness
• Preferences >> Gizmo 3D >> Tap to Exit Gizmo Mode now saves with Preferences >> Store Config
• Gizmo3D ‘Go to Unmasked Mesh Center’ now respects local symmetry
• Converting ZSpheres to adaptive skin no longer causes twisting on macOS
• ZModeler Point >> Move >> Snap to Surface will now save with custom ZModeler brushes
• SubTool function stability improved (scrolling, deleting, appending)
• Gizmo3D ‘Inflate’ functionality returned to 2020 settings
• Draw Draft Analysis rendering updated
• Improved Dynamic Subdivision Post SubDiv rendering
• Increased navigation speed when using models with PolyFrame and PolyPaint
• Transferring of texture detail to PolyPaint improved
• Improved SnapShot3D PolyGroup generation
• Plugin: Text 3D and Vector Shapes updated on macOS
• Plugin: TransPose Master updated

REVERSIONS:

• TrimRect brush functionality returned to normal
• Pinch brush returned to 2020 settings
• Blob brush returned to 2020 settings

Pricing and system requirements

ZBrush 2021.1 is available for 64-bit Windows Vista+ and Mac OS X 10.10+. The update is free to registered users of any previous version of the software.

New perpetual licences cost $895 and subscriptions cost $39.95/month or $179.95 for six months.

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