It creates it in x-ray view and it also adds a ZSPhere. This creates a single unified mesh out of all of the subtools. Maybe I still didn't master it but I did get used to it, and moving stuff around is now easy Go to Zplugin > Transpose Master. Instead of the Transpose Tool Symbol on the left side, I have still the Standard Brush Symbol, but greyed out (see Screenshot) The transpose tool (and the others by extension) is completely unorthodox and when I first picked up zbrush I thought I'd never get the hang of it. Press T, or go up to the little square that says draw and press it, then you can press R, E, and W to rotate, scale, or move. Not one of the sexier ZBrush topics but useful to know if starting out on.
A video for new users to ZBrush on the effect that transposing has on a subtool's pivot origin and how to reset the pivot temporarily to allow for more predictable local deformations using Tools>Deformations. NB: Blur the mask by cntrl clicking on the mask ZBrush: Transposing Subtools, Pivots And Tool Deformations. For this method to work well you must have a good level of mesh resolution or subdivision as well as a soft mask.
Some practical examples for new users of ZBrush on the many uses for transpose rotate for modeling purposes. ZBrush - Transpose Rotate For Sweeping, Bending, Curving ,Flares etc. A video for those new to ZBrush on some practical uses of sculpting forms with bends by utilizing the alt key in. The CandyFloss Kid provides an overview of using ZBrush's Transpose Tool for bending forms and also discusses the workflow for the Transpose tool while in symmetry mode. Understanding the Zbrush Transpose Tool for Bending Forms. Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level In this tutorial you'll learn how to move, scale and rotate and pose a model in Z Brush 3.