# Tips, Tutorials and Help **URL:** https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/c/tips-tutorials/10.md [Latest](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tips, Tutorials and Help category](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/about-the-tips-tutorials-and-help-category/6232)
**Author:** [@stephomi](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/stephomi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/about-the-tips-tutorials-and-help-category/6232 "2022-07-06T04:44:20Z")
A place for sharing community Tips, Tutorials (free or paid) or asking help about Nomad Sculpt. --- ## [Nomad file crashing on ipad(m4) bug?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/nomad-file-crashing-on-ipad-m4-bug/25074)
**Author:** [@clarissapaiva](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/clarissapaiva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/nomad-file-crashing-on-ipad-m4-bug/25074 "2026-09-28T02:54:57Z")
I use a relatively good iPad (13 inch 2025 m4 solid ram) and I can’t open a file 2.5 giga file size anymore. This iPad should open this file size okay. But Every time I try it crashes, I checked FAQs , tried sending it t… --- ## [OBJ export to Procreate splits mesh into layers](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068)
**Author:** [@charliemakescartoons](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/charliemakescartoons)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/obj-export-to-procreate-splits-mesh-into-layers/25068 "2026-09-27T22:08:38Z")
I’ve unwrapped my model (single mesh) from Nomad and imported into Procreate and it breaks up the mesh into a million pieces. I couldn’t find a solution to this anywhere. Has anyone else had this issue before? --- ## [I accidentally put the Nomad inside the Blender’s interface)](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/i-accidentally-put-the-nomad-inside-the-blender-s-interface/25066)
**Author:** [@ismailov.dima](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/ismailov.dima)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/i-accidentally-put-the-nomad-inside-the-blender-s-interface/25066 "2026-09-25T05:46:03Z")
Thanks to a cool add‑on that creates a connection between Nomad and Blender, I was finally able to realize a long‑held wish — a normal sculpt mode, but inside Blender. The thing is extremely simple, but effective). I don… --- ## [The Nomad Sculpt Art Studio](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/the-nomad-sculpt-art-studio/25042)
**Author:** [@drippycat](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/drippycat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/the-nomad-sculpt-art-studio/25042 "2026-09-24T19:53:02Z")
Hi. After working on this for some time I’m happy to announce the Drippy Cat Nomad Art Studio: https://youtu.be/-gYXhEl20ZQ It’s available at gumroad here - The Nomad Sculpt Art Studio by Drippy Cat 400+ brushes/tools… --- ## [The 2.9 Arrange Tool Explained](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/the-2-9-arrange-tool-explained/25054)
**Author:** [@drippycat](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/drippycat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/the-2-9-arrange-tool-explained/25054 "2026-09-21T16:20:18Z")
There were one or two things that were confusing me about this new tool. So I did a bit of playing around and here’s the result. Hope it’s useful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oJ9fyeI5H4 Cheers, Simon --- ## [Boolean Edges help](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/boolean-edges-help/25040)
**Author:** [@ProjectAsterion](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/ProjectAsterion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/boolean-edges-help/25040 "2026-09-20T02:31:51Z")
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks in preserving lines, edges with boolean subtract/cut? I have significantly increased the vertices in both objects without getting better results. Smooh shadi… --- ## [Help with VDMs](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/help-with-vdms/25044)
**Author:** [@hulionix](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/hulionix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/help-with-vdms/25044 "2026-09-19T21:30:10Z")
Sculpted some lips with the VDM workflow by adding a 1K front plane, then did the sculpting, then did a VDM bake of the plane using the bake menu. When I try to reuse the baked VDM it looks off, like the verts are relaxe… --- ## [Strange triangle mesh problems](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/strange-triangle-mesh-problems/25032)
**Author:** [@MooreMJs\_Trains](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/MooreMJs_Trains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/strange-triangle-mesh-problems/25032 "2026-09-17T09:52:28Z")
Hello, I’ve been trying to look for answers on what to do about this for a while now. Seems like every time I made a 3D model there’s always these tiny imperfections that pop up seemingly out of nowhere. I try to clos… --- ## [Need an online tutor](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/need-an-online-tutor/17732)
**Author:** [@durga6630](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/durga6630)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/need-an-online-tutor/17732 "2026-09-07T11:16:29Z")
I need someone who can teach me nomad sculpt on ipad through online 1 to 1 classes. If anyone interested, please whatsapp me at +919831316147. Thanks in advance! --- ## [RaZum REALISTIC CLAY for NOMAD SCULPT](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/razum-realistic-clay-for-nomad-sculpt/8374)
**Author:** [@Razuminc](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Razuminc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/razum-realistic-clay-for-nomad-sculpt/8374 "2026-09-03T15:33:22Z")
Hi! I am very pleased to present to you a project that I have been working on for a long time. I have always wanted to blur the line between traditional and digital sculpting. Video Showcase: REALISTIC CLAY FOR NOMAD SC… --- ## [Can someone help me with VDM](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/can-someone-help-me-with-vdm/24964)
**Author:** [@Suvidyota\_K\_S](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Suvidyota_K_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/can-someone-help-me-with-vdm/24964 "2026-09-03T10:11:05Z")
I recently saw the new VDM tool in nomad but I’m having a hard time figuring it out and I can’t seem to use it. Can someone guide on how to use and what is it for --- ## [X88 cracks & damage brushes download](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/x88-cracks-damage-brushes-download/24018)
**Author:** [@SkillipEvolver](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/SkillipEvolver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/x88-cracks-damage-brushes-download/24018 "2026-09-02T23:42:45Z")
Dear all, I’ve been looking to create a model with some decent cracks and damage decals. -for a while, I’ve held a bunch of (97) zBrush brushes (ZBP) but have wanted to be able to use them in Nomad. I managed to conver… --- ## [Pen pressure on Surface Pro 6 WIndows 11 not working](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/pen-pressure-on-surface-pro-6-windows-11-not-working/24419)
**Author:** [@Ishy\_P](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Ishy_P)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/pen-pressure-on-surface-pro-6-windows-11-not-working/24419 "2026-08-29T14:10:49Z")
I am having issues getting pen pressure to work on my Surface pro. I am able to get it to work with ZB not using wintab. Any tips to get it to work? Nomad Ver 2.9.13 --- ## [Nomad does NOT start. OH BOY!](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/nomad-does-not-start-oh-boy/24946)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/nomad-does-not-start-oh-boy/24946 "2026-08-27T14:09:29Z")
After installing the newest version Nomad won’t start at all. And I just post a “Download version” thread. DAMN IT! Now what? --- ## [How to avoid center snapping?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-to-avoid-center-snapping/24935)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-to-avoid-center-snapping/24935 "2026-08-25T09:49:57Z")
Unfortunately I had many times where working with symmetry, the vertices snaps in the symmetry plane. The vertices just snap and it is difficult to soft them. They snap and then you are in trouble. Is there a way… --- ## [Shell Extract not hollowing object?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/shell-extract-not-hollowing-object/24915)
**Author:** [@Silene.tomentosa](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Silene.tomentosa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/shell-extract-not-hollowing-object/24915 "2026-08-25T07:33:59Z")
Can anyone tell me why this is happening? Instead of hollowing and creating a shell of the object, it still appears to be solid inside when I extract. I used the same settings on my old iPad but it’s not working co… --- ## [Pivot to world origin](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/pivot-to-world-origin/24879)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/pivot-to-world-origin/24879 "2026-08-25T06:56:01Z")
I look everywhere but I could not find any information how to edit/move the pivot/gizmo of my object to the world origin. It is possible to move the pivot to the world origin? I found this thread, but really - we ca… --- ## [How can I achieve this soft, glossy, translucent look in Nomad Sculpt?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-can-i-achieve-this-soft-glossy-translucent-look-in-nomad-sculpt/24904)
**Author:** [@2092\_Fuji](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/2092_Fuji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-can-i-achieve-this-soft-glossy-translucent-look-in-nomad-sculpt/24904 "2026-08-24T06:07:58Z")
Hi! I’m trying to recreate the soft, glossy, slightly translucent “jelly/glass” look shown in the reference image. I made an outer transparent shell and a yellow object inside it, and I’ve tried using the Refraction mat… --- ## [Camera lock forever and camera name display](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/camera-lock-forever-and-camera-name-display/24924)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/camera-lock-forever-and-camera-name-display/24924 "2026-08-24T03:26:27Z")
I am now using image reference to sculpt. But why the camera does NOT lock forever until I unlock the camera? When I create a new camera, I can lock the camera, but then if I press next the camera unlocks itself and I n… --- ## [Camera BOOKMARKS. I found the solution!](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/camera-bookmarks-i-found-the-solution/24926)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/camera-bookmarks-i-found-the-solution/24926 "2026-08-24T03:25:16Z")
I have lost many hours again to understand how to create bookmarks in Nomad. I read that is NOT possible but actually is possible. Read carefully :warning: 1- Where the ball with colors for the orthographic view… --- ## [Material issue. Outside always white](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/material-issue-outside-always-white/24914)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/material-issue-outside-always-white/24914 "2026-08-23T13:39:19Z")
Do you guys know how to get rid about this outside white rim? I could NOT manage to soft at least this rim and it is always there! This looks like a bug for me. Well I am new to Nomad and I notice that it is a bit dif… --- ## [How to turn off the new directional lines from lights?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-to-turn-off-the-new-directional-lines-from-lights/20943)
**Author:** [@Goranstudio](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Goranstudio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/how-to-turn-off-the-new-directional-lines-from-lights/20943 "2026-08-22T23:05:18Z")
Hoping someone can help me how to turn off the really annoying directional lines from lights that are suddenly visible in Matcap mode from v 2.1, even if my lights aren’t active or visible. The only way I’ve managed to g… --- ## [Color Picker not working](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/color-picker-not-working/24913)
**Author:** [@MidnightCarnival](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/MidnightCarnival)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/color-picker-not-working/24913 "2026-08-22T21:17:18Z")
Attempting to pick color from a separate object to use on another object. Colors are already baked on the object I am attempting to pick from. Picker worked previously. Not sure if this is a glitch or if the baking pr… --- ## [Applying Normal Node in Blender](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/applying-normal-node-in-blender/24910)
**Author:** [@MidnightCarnival](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/MidnightCarnival)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/applying-normal-node-in-blender/24910 "2026-08-22T08:48:30Z")
Hey all, thought this might help some people attempting to Node up their Nomad Creations in Blender. Upon importing an exported OBJ file (baking the textures first in Nomad) into Blender, the Color, Metal and Rough m… --- ## [Where are textures saved?](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/where-are-textures-saved/24902)
**Author:** [@MidnightCarnival](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/MidnightCarnival)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/where-are-textures-saved/24902 "2026-08-22T04:50:08Z")
Hi, all - Found the Projects folders but can not locate my texture file(s). Am I over looking something or are they saved to a different path? EDIT - SOLVED! Baking the textures creates the texture files needed and sa… --- ## [Crease between face groups](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/crease-between-face-groups/24903)
**Author:** [@Combo\_Jerman](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Combo_Jerman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/crease-between-face-groups/24903 "2026-08-21T10:53:04Z")
It is possible to create loop between face group with the possibility to decide the width. 1- Basically I need to create a crease between face groups. 2- I want to change the crease width. Does Nomad has this feature?… --- ## [Gaps in between walls? ( FIXED PLEASE IGNORE )](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/gaps-in-between-walls-fixed-please-ignore/24900)
**Author:** [@cosmiiverse](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/cosmiiverse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/gaps-in-between-walls-fixed-please-ignore/24900 "2026-08-21T02:56:57Z")
Hello! I’m still relatively new to nomad and 3d modeling all together. I followed a couple of tutorials to make a mask for cosplay, but when I went to make it hollow and trim it to allow for it to be worn, I found that t… --- ## [I'd like to know more about ways to take advantage of everything alpha masks offer.i can utilize the alpha mask](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/id-like-to-know-more-about-ways-to-take-advantage-of-everything-alpha-masks-offer-i-can-utilize-the-alpha-mask/24895)
**Author:** [@Sabrahardy](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Sabrahardy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/id-like-to-know-more-about-ways-to-take-advantage-of-everything-alpha-masks-offer-i-can-utilize-the-alpha-mask/24895 "2026-08-20T11:07:56Z")
65 yrs young. Can a 2d image turned alpha mask black - white and greyscale or silhouette, on a quad sphere divided density, Why not test limits in ways alpha mask can be modified? what you can do? treat an alpha mask w… --- ## [Trying to use Alpha with Tri-Planar but not seeing material](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/trying-to-use-alpha-with-tri-planar-but-not-seeing-material/24258)
**Author:** [@Rik\_Stewart](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/u/Rik_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/trying-to-use-alpha-with-tri-planar-but-not-seeing-material/24258 "2026-08-20T07:06:03Z")
Hopefully I’ve properly described the problem. Trying to follow this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-o38kORqt8 and I’ve just about managed to get an alpha to appear on one of the tri-planar surfaces, but it do… [Next page](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/c/tips-tutorials/10.md?page=1)