Hello! Thank you for the video :-) It worked perfectly until I upgraded to the latest version of ZBrush 2021. I can still create Dynamesh shells but can't choose the thickness anymore as it's not active. Also, all my attempts to hollow out my models failed because Zbrush crashed when I merged down the interior and the exterior before dynameshing. Any idea how I can get the thickness button active again and solve my problem, please?
I guess the holes are needed becoz otherwise that will leave uncured resin inside the hollow space, although I’m not sure how will the uncured resin to affect the final product.
It’s giving me a sub mesh insert error. “Creating a shell requires a sub-mesh insert which will then be used as the opening for the shell. Please insert a sub-mesh and try again. Action cancelled.”
Im guessing whatever subtool you are using for your hollow opening isn't categorized as a Dynamesh sub tool. There are several ways to do this; within the subtool palette itself, in the polygroups menu. This video might be useful. pixologic.com/zclassroom/lesson/creating-a-shell-with-dynamesh
Yes live boolean will alter your topology. This method is used at the last stage to get a model hollow and ready for 3d printing. Here is some more info on live booleans. docs.pixologic.com/user-guide/3d-modeling/modeling-basics/creating-meshes/live-boolean/
I'm sorry, didn't get it - what are the disadvantages of using the simplest hollowing method, shown here: ua-cam.com/video/hcKKP3N7NxU/v-deo.html ? At what stage the loss of detail you spoke about does occur? Thanks a lot!
It was very interesting. Thank you Andrew
Hope you found it helpful.
Hello! Thank you for the video :-) It worked perfectly until I upgraded to the latest version of ZBrush 2021. I can still create Dynamesh shells but can't choose the thickness anymore as it's not active. Also, all my attempts to hollow out my models failed because Zbrush crashed when I merged down the interior and the exterior before dynameshing. Any idea how I can get the thickness button active again and solve my problem, please?
great workflow!
You have the exact same voice as the 'Ask Zbrush' guy, is that you?
This is a really good tutorial, but i must admit i didn't understand one single thing. lol. I'll watch it again a few more times.
Haha, I do tend to speed through things. It's aimed at an intermediate to advanced level of Zbrush experience.
can we do it with sphere as well ?
when i dynamesh the copy, i lose every group inside and i can't separate it from the outside...
Thank you for your video! How can I close the holes on the sole of final subtool? I want to print it without any boolean holes.
I guess the holes are needed becoz otherwise that will leave uncured resin inside the hollow space, although I’m not sure how will the uncured resin to affect the final product.
I have Live Boolean turned on and I see the option to Make Boolean Mesh, but it's not combining the subtools together.
What am I doing wrong?
I have the same problem. Did you ever figure it out?
It’s giving me a sub mesh insert error. “Creating a shell requires a sub-mesh insert which will then be used as the opening for the shell.
Please insert a sub-mesh and try again.
Action cancelled.”
Im guessing whatever subtool you are using for your hollow opening isn't categorized as a Dynamesh sub tool. There are several ways to do this; within the subtool palette itself, in the polygroups menu. This video might be useful. pixologic.com/zclassroom/lesson/creating-a-shell-with-dynamesh
why keep the holes at the bottom? I dont understand the whole suction thing.
See the section on suction cups, it's explained fairly well. support.formlabs.com/s/article/Model-Orientation?language=en_US
How did you invert the mesh?
took me some time to find it, in case anyone still need, it is in the tool>display properties>flip
If I already have a clean topology in my high res model, using these booleans will somehow damage my topology?
Yes live boolean will alter your topology. This method is used at the last stage to get a model hollow and ready for 3d printing. Here is some more info on live booleans. docs.pixologic.com/user-guide/3d-modeling/modeling-basics/creating-meshes/live-boolean/
@@MonsterCaesar Thank you Andrew!!
How to maintain equal wall thickness when u hollow model using shell ??
The main reason I use the shell creates an even wall thickness built into the functioning of it.
I'm sorry, didn't get it - what are the disadvantages of using the simplest hollowing method, shown here:
ua-cam.com/video/hcKKP3N7NxU/v-deo.html ?
At what stage the loss of detail you spoke about does occur? Thanks a lot!
Thanks, that link is much faster, easier, and straight to the point!
Очень детальный способ. Спасибо.
thank you
Face palming because I did a much more complicated process
Glad you found it useful!