This ZScript started with the intention of writing a basic timekeeper ZScript which can be used in Speed-Modeling sessions (such as this thread ). However, the ZTimeLapse plugin is capable of more than that, the ZTimeLapse script can keep track of the elapsed active-time - but more importantly - it will also periodically grab and store thumbnails representation of the ZBrush work area.
In essence, this ZScript allows you to effortlessly produce a step-by-step pictorial representation of your ZBrush session via thumbnails. Needless to say, accompanying your ZBC posts with time-lapse images will be most appreciated by other ZBrush users who will gain new insights into your workflow and a better understanding of the steps which you have taken while creating your masterpiece!
Installing ZTimeLapse
Revision B, Windows and Macintosh
• Click here for Windows (.zip) version or here for Macintosh (.sit) versionto download revison B.
• Extract the zip file and move the ZTimeLapse.zsc file and the ZTimeLapseData folder into the ZStartup/ZPlugs folder. Information about the creation and use of the ZStartup/ZPlugs folder is available in this FAQ.
• Launch ZBrush.
If the above steps are executed properly, a new ZTimeLapse sub-palette will be added to the ZPlugin palette.
•February 4,2005: Revision A released for Windows
•February 6,2005: Revision B released for Macintosh and Windows.
Using ZTimeLapse
The script is quite simple to use…
• Click the ZTimeLapse button once to display the amount of active-time that has elapsed since the start of the recording.
• Double-click to save, pause or start a new recording.
• Post some of your time-lapse images in this thread:)
Active-Time: This script will keep track of active-time, and idle-time (such as when you leave to have some coffee:) ) will be discarded.
Tip: If you find yourself using this script frequently then you may want to CTRL-Click-and-drag the ZTimeLapse button to an easily accessible location within the ZBrush interface (i.e. the top-shelf floating-buttons area).
I am planning to add more features to this script, if you encounter any difficulties with this plugin, please let me know.
[Edit] marcus_civis has posted a ZScript timer in here. Thanks marcus_civis:)