ZProjects & ZTools

ZProjects and ZTools are native ZBrush formats which store 3D models, settings, and more. This section covers the differences between them and their settings retained during saving and loading procedures.

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ZTool (.ztl)

A native ZBrush 3D format that saves essential content from the Tool palette.

Essential saved Items:

• All Tools, subtools, folder contents, and subtool settings.

• All Tool palette customizations including Geometry settings (Subdivide, DynaMesh, and more)

• Polypaint and colorize settings

• Subtools with filled materials

 

ZProject (.zpr)

A native ZBrush project format that saves all items stored within a ZTool, including any essential parameter customizations.

Essential saved items:

• All ZTool (.ztl) stored data

• Camera settings

• Floor Grid settings

• Canvas background settings

• Assigned textures and alphas in their respected palettes