ZBrush GoZ Not Working

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Force reinstall GoZ

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   1. In ZBrush open Preferences and use Force Reinstall for GoZ
   2. Run the GoZ install in the host app (Cinema 4D: Extensions > Go ZBrush > GoZ Install)
   3. Restart both apps
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Reset the path and clear project files

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   1. In ZBrush Preferences > GoZ reset the path
   2. Clear old GoZ project files, then try again
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Check plugin versions

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   1. Confirm the host app version is supported
   2. Update the third-party plugin; some are maintained by their vendors, not Maxon
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

The GoZ button does nothing, the model does not arrive in the other app, or it does not come back to ZBrush.

Why it happens

• Bridge not reinstalled after a ZBrush update
• Wrong or reset GoZ path in preferences
• Host app version not supported
• Third-party plugin (Daz, Reallusion, Poser) out of date

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