Initialize Zbrush
To reset Zbrush back to it's default state without restarting the program, use Preferences > Init Zbrush.
QuickSave
Zbrush creates auto-save files periodically while you work. If your file crashes you can recover these incremental auto-saves in your C:\Users > Public > Documents > ZBrushData > QuickSave folder. You can also find these files in the LightBox menu inside of Zbrush.
Useful Hotkeys for Zbrush
Hotkeys are keyboard button combinations that can greatly speed up your workflow and make you more efficient. They are highly recommended for students.
Viewport Navigation
- Arc Rotate = LMB (While clicking in blank canvas)
- Pan View = Alt + LMB (While clicking in blank canvas)
- Zoom = Alt + hold LMB and then release Alt (While clicking in blank canvas)
- Frame object = F
- Toggle Perspective = P
- Wireframe Mode = Shift + F
- Snap view 90° = Hold Shift + LMB
Transpose Tools
- Toggle Edit (3d mode) = T
- Clear canvas (of non-3d objects) = Ctrl + N
- Move tool = W
- Rotate tool = E
- Scale tool = R
- Duplicate = Shift + LMB
Brush Settings
- Brush menu = B
- Brush draw size = S
- Brush intensity = U
- Brush symmetry mode = X
- Smooth brush = Hold shift + LMB
- Quick Edit menu = RMB (While clicking in blank canvas)
- Use current brush = LMB
- Inverse current brush function = Alt + LMB
- Choose insert brush mesh (with IMM brush selected) = M
Masking Settings
- Add mask = Ctrl + hold LMB
- Remove mask = Ctrl + Alt + hold LMB
- Clear mask = Ctrl + LMB + drag in empty canvas
- Sharpen mask = Ctrl + Alt + LMB (while clicking object)
- Blur mask =Ctrl + LMB (while clicking object)
Spotlight
- Spotlight On and Off = Shift + Z
- 3d Paint mode = Z
Others
- Sample color = C
- Switch to foreground/background color = V
- Subdivide Up = Ctrl + D
- Step down subdivision level = Ctrl + Shift + D
- Undo = Ctrl+Z
- Create polygroup from visible = Ctrl + W
- Switch subtools = Alt + LMB (While hovering over different subtool)
- Hide unselected = Ctrl + Shift
- Hide selection = Ctrl + Shift + Alt
- Invert selection = Ctrl + Shift or Ctrl + Shift + Alt (While dragging on blank canvas)
- Unhide all = Ctrl + Shift + LMB
Other Useful Tips