GoZ allows direct import/ export of Object between ZBrush and Marvelous Designer.
Need to install GoZ installer for GoZ Marvelous Designer Plug-in in ZBrush.
GoZ Install
Download GoZ installer and Unzip to GoZApps folder
To Activate GoZ function, need to installer GoZ Marvelous Designer Plug-in installer from ZBrush
Download installer above, move the installer to GoZApps and unzip.
Default Path: C:\Users\Public\Pixologic\GoZApps
Folder Named MarvelousDesigner will be unzipped.
- To install GoZ Marvelous Designer, ZBrush need to be installed first.
Install GoZ Marvelous Designer from ZBrush
After unzip Marvelous Designer folder to GoZApps folder, run ZBrush.
ZBrush Main menu > Preferences > GoZ > click Force reinstall.
List will be displayed, Click Marvelous Designer from the list.
Click 'Install' Button to start install.
Once installation is completed, Marvelous Designer will be launched, can find GoZ menu on the Marvelous Designer main menu.
Setting Marvelous Designer Path in ZBrush
ZBrush Main menu > Preferences > GoZ > Click Update all paths
Browse for desired path of Marvelous Designer and select.
Also can install GoZ Marvelous Designer installer from Menu 'R' button on the right of GoZ button from ZBrush.
Run GoZ from Marvelous Designer
After installing GoZ Marvelous Designer, can directly export Garment, Avatar and Trims from Marvelous Designer by Run GoZ menu.
Location
Marvelous Designer Main Menu GoZ Run GoZ
Operation
- Create or load Garment either Avatar to export by GoZ
- Select the tool according to the Location above.
- Garment/ Avatar will be added to ZBrush's Subtool according to GoZ export setting.
- Once the object is exported by GoZ, can edit and update by Run GoZ button.
Run GoZ from ZBrush
After installing GoZ, can directly export object to Marvelous Designer from ZBrush.
Location
ZBrush → GoZ
Operation
- Create an Object from ZBrush.
- Select the tool according to the Location above.
- Garment/ Avatar will be exported to Marvelous Designer according to Marvelous Designer's GoZ import setting.
- Once the object is exported by GoZ, can edit and update by GoZ button.
GoZ Export Settings
GoZ Export setting from Marvelous Designer to ZBrush.
Location
Marvelous Designer Main Menu GoZ Export Settings
Operation
| Object |
Single Object Exports the selected object as a single object. |
Multiple Objects Exports the selected object as multiple objects. |
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UnWeld Exports the Vertex (points of the mesh) of the parts of the pattern that are sewn together into one line into multiple objects. |
Weld Combines the Vertex (points of the mesh) of the parts of the pattern that are sewn together into one line into one point. |
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| Weld Selected Pattern: Weld based on the sewing line that connects the selected patterns. | ||
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Thin Ensures that the thickness will not be exported even if the rendering thickness value is increased beforehand. |
Thick Exports a pattern with its rendering thickness values in its increased state. |
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| Include Avatar Shape: Save the Avatar as part of the file. | ||
| Scale | Adjusts the scale of the file being exported when a value is entered. | |
* Reset: Reset all GoZ settings to Default.
GoZ Import Settings
GoZ Import setting from ZBrush to Marvelous Designer.
Location
Marvelous Designer Main Menu GoZ Import Settings
Operation
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Object Type |
Load as Avatar |
Imports the object as an avatar and replaces the original avatar with the imported one. |
| Load as Trim | OBJs that are loaded as Trim do not have collision detection with the 3D Garment and will pass through the 3D Garment when simulated. | |
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Load as Garment |
Import an Object as Simulation ready Garment, can adjust Physical property from property editor | |
| Scale | Manually enter the value. | |
* Reset: Reset all GoZ settings to Default.
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