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INSTALLING ZBRUSH
Please follow these steps to install ZBrush on your computer. Whether you are upgrading an existing copy of ZBrush or install-
ing it for the frst time, these steps are the same.
The screenshots displayed in this document are the ones corresponding to the Windows version, but the Mac OS X installer
has exactly the same interface and options.
It is important that when installing and activating ZBrush, you be logged into the computer under an Administrator
account. After activation, any user on the computer will be able to run ZBrush.
Note to Mac OS X Mountain Lion Users: Please disable Gatekeeper in your system preferences prior to installing
ZBrush.
Note:
The screenshots in the documentation may vary slightly from what you can have in your installers or in the activation process. Mainly the
ZBrush version or the illustration should vary, but the process remains exactly the same.
WELCOME!
On Windows, double click on the downloaded ZBrush installer to launch it. From this point it may take a minute or two for the
installer to unpack itself to memory and continue to the next screen. Please be patient. You should see a UAC (User Account
Control) warning. Click Yes to continue.
Press the Next button to continue.
ZBRUSH

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LICENSE AGREEMENT
Please read the ZBrush End User License Agreement. By installing ZBrush, you agree to its rules and conditions.
If you agree, click on the I accept the agreement radio button and then press the Next button.
If you do not agree, the installation will be cancelled.
CHOOSE YOUR INSTALLATION PATH
The installer specifes a default path for where ZBrush will be installed. On Windows, ZBrush will be installed in the C:\Pro-
gram Files (x86)\Pixologic folder. On Mac OS X, it will be installed in Applications. If you are satisfed with the default location,
simply click the Next button.
If you wish to install ZBrush to a different location, click the yellow folder icon. This will allow you to browse your hard drive
and select an installation folder of your choice. When done, press the Next button.
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CHOOSE THE COMPONENTS TO INSTALL
The ZBrush installer lets you choose which items you wish to have installed. While ZBrush itself will always be installed, you
may opt out of the softwares documentation and/or offcial plugins. All items will be installed by default, but you may uncheck any
components that you wish to skip. When done, press the Next button.
Note:
It is recommended to install all components. However, if you skip any items now and later decide you would like them you can run the
installer again. Doing so will let you modify your existing ZBrush installation, changing the installed components.
ZBRUSH IS READY TO BE INSTALLED
The installer now informs you that it is ready to install ZBrush.
Press Next to start the actual installation process. Be aware that installation may take several minutes.
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INSTALL IN PROGRESS
The installer performs its tasks. During this time it will display a slide show of various images created using ZBrush.
After a few minutes, the installer will advance to the next screen automatically.
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
When the installer is done copying its fles, creating an uninstaller and other tasks, it will display a page with information re-
garding our ZBrushCentral.com community.
You will also be invited to create an account at our Support Center website if you have not already done so. Please be aware
that a Support account is required to receive phone or online support for ZBrush.
When ready, press the Next button.
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LAST STEP BEFORE LAUNCHING ZBRUSH
The installer now displays its fnal page with options for what you would like to have happen when the installer closes. You
may view the Read me fles, open the Whats New Guide to learn about ZBrushs new features and of course you may launch
ZBrush.
Use the check boxes to select the items you wish to open and then click the Finish button.
The installer will close and any items that you had selected will be opened.
Note:
If you decide to open the Read me fle, that will be the frst item to open. ZBrush and/or the Documentation will open after closing the
Read me fle.
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ACTIVATING ZBRUSH
ACTIVATION WELCOME SCREEN
Note:
For Windows users, please right-click on ZBrush or its desktop shortcut and choose Run as Administrator. This is only necessary the frst
time you start ZBrush. You will be presented with a UAC confrmation window, after which ZBrush will open so that you can continue with the
following steps.
On your frst launch, ZBrush will display a Welcome window containing activation options:
Web Activation (best) is by far the best option. It allows you to activate ZBrush within a couple minutes so that you can start
using the software as quickly as possible. If your computer has internet access (or can be temporarily connected to the internet),
please use this option.
Phone Activation is meant for use only when your computer cannot be connected to the internet. It uses the same system as
Web Activation, which means that if you encountered a problem with Web Activation, that problem cannot be bypassed with Phone
Activation. The issue must be resolved before you will be able to activate by any method.
Enter Activation Code is only used to complete a Phone Activation. You MUST have begun Web Activation or Phone Activation
and received a 32-letter activation code before you will be able to use this option.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
After selecting from Web Activation or Phone Activation, the License Agreement window appears. Please read it. When fn-
ished, click the Agree button.
WEB ACTIVATION: ENTERING YOUR LICENSE INFORMATION
After agreeing to the EULA, ZBrush will launch your default web browser and navigate to the registration page. This page will
ask for your accounts email address, your serial number and a description for your computer.
Please enter the requested information:
Your email address is whatever address Cleverbridge sent the serial number to.
Your serial number is found in that Cleverbridge email. It is four groups of four letters/numbers each.
Your computer description can be anything you want. Please choose a meaningful description that you can use to identify
this specifc computer if you ever need to see a list of your activations in the future. For example, it would be no help to name
two separate computers, workstation.
After double checking your entered information, press the Start Activation button.
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WEB ACTIVATION: NEW ACTIVATION
If ZBrush 4R3 or above has never been installed on this computer before, a screen will ask you to verify your information be-
fore continuing by clicking on the Submit for Activation button.
WEB ACTIVATION: REACTIVATION ON UPGRADE
If you are performing an upgrade from ZBrush 4R4 or above on this computer, the activation system will provide you with a
message that, ZBrush has already been activated on this machine.
Click the Request copy of Activation Key button to proceed.
This allows a new activation code to be created for you without counting the same computer against your serial number mul-
tiple times.
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WEB ACTIVATION: ACTIVATION CODE
The registration website should now display your Activation Code. This is the code that ZBrush will need to complete your
activation.
Click the Select button to highlight the code. Now copy it using Ctrl+C or Command+C.
Return to ZBrush.
WEB ACTIVATION: ACTIVATION WELCOME SCREEN
Upon returning to ZBrush you will see an Activation information window. Simply click the Enter Activation Code button.
(If you quit ZBrush or otherwise cancelled the activation in progress, simply click the Enter Activation Code button located
on the initial ZBrush welcome screen.
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WEB ACTIVATION: ENTERING THE ACTIVATION CODE
You will now see a window asking you to enter the Activation Code.
Click in the red test entry line and press Ctrl+V or Command+V to paste your Activation Code. You should see eight groups
of four letters each, separated by dashes.
Press Enter/Return on your keyboard to complete the activation.
You should now see an Activation Successful message, immediately followed by access to the ZBrush interface.
Note:
You do not need to save your Activation Code. Any time you install ZBrush you will need to start with a new Web Activation or Phone Acti-
vation to generate a new Activation Code.
Please DO save your sixteen character serial number! You will need your serial number for any activation!
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PHONE ACTIVATION - WHAT TO EXPECT
Please only use Phone Activation if your computer cannot be connected to the internet. If you had diffculty with Web Activa-
tion, do not start a Phone Activation as it will result in exactly the same problem! Instead, simply contact Support and inform them
of the problem that you encountered. They will be able to resolve the issue for you.
If you need to do Phone Activation, click the Phone Activation button on the Welcome screen. A window will ask you to agree
to the License Agreement, after which a new window will open with the Support phone number and the information to provide for
activating your ZBrush license.
Please have your serial number ready before calling the phone number. It is impossible to activate ZBrush without your serial
number.
Note:
If you have diffculty with spoken English or if your activation is not urgent, it is recommended that you make your activation request by Sup-
port ticket rather than phone. To do this, go to https://support.pixologic.com and choose the Submit a Ticket button. In your ticket, include:
- Your serial number.
- The 20-letter request code that ZBrushs Phone Activation screen gives.
- A description for your computer.
An Activation Code will be created and sent back to you by email. It is not necessary to leave ZBrush open while waiting to receive your
Activation Code.
The Support representative will ask for your serial number and some additional information including the request code from
ZBrush. Once an Activation Code has been created, it will be sent to your registered email address.
If you do not have a convenient way to check your email, inform the Support representative. Your 32-letter activation code will
be read to you. Please be very careful to confrm all letters, as an incorrect entry will cause the activation to fail.
After receiving your Activation Code, click the button to Enter Activation Code. (This may be done while continuing your
Phone Activation or after restarting ZBrush.)
You will now see a window asking you to enter the Activation Code.
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Click in the red test entry line and type your Activation Code. You should see eight groups of four letters each, separated by
dashes.
Press Enter/Return on your keyboard to complete the activation.
You should now see an Activation Successful message, immediately followed by access to the ZBrush interface.
ENJOY ZBRUSH!
Now that ZBrush has been activated, we invite you to read the ZBrush User Guide documentation found in the ZBrush Docu-
mentation folder. This PDF documents explain the many features introduced in ZBrush.
We also invite you to view our many free training videos at our ZClassroom : http://www.pixologic.com/zclassroom/homeroom/
Dont forget to join www.ZBrushCentral.com to share your ZBrush creations, participate in the ZBrush community and of
course ask any questions you might have about how to use ZBrush and its features.
Happy ZBrushing!