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Copying newly created property over to other figures

Lantios — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:25:37 +0000

Currently working on a project and I am creating a bunch of rigged figures. I'm setting up ERC controls for them and need to create the same property on every single one of them.
Is there a batch "create property" option, or a way to copy/paste a new property to all the other figures in my scene?

WTUT Decal - Will's Iray Decal tutorial

Oso3D — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:46:53 +0000

So here we go. Iray Decals, like a number of things, are way less hard than folks imagine.

First, make a figure (or whatever) and... add a decal. Note that decals only show up in NVIDIA viewport mode, and also they cannot have displacement (well, you can put displacement, it just doesn't do anything)

(screenshots link to somewhat larger screenshots, if you want to look more closely)

I like to set the decal to some bright obvious color, like green, so I can place it as desired.

Next, move it to the middle of the figure and increase scale so it covers the entire figure.

You'll notice it only covers the front. There's a parameter for that! You can have the decal projecting from the front, back, or both front and back. Also, front and back are different material zones. I don't usually do much with that, but you do want 'front and back' to cover the entire thing.

Now go into surfaces and give it a shader of your choosing. By default, the projection type is Planar. What this means is that essentially the texture map is 'projected' toward the object. Whatever pixel is on your shader that hits part of the figure, that's what it's colored by. You can think of planar projection like a spotlight with a gel. Whatever image is on the gel is projected onto the figure.

There are other projection types, like cubic (which is a good go-to type for most regular objects), spherical, cylindrical (which is a decent objection for human figures), and a few modified versions of those.

Here's the figure with the default planar projection of stone tile.

You can also rotate the direction of the projection. One trick is to arrange the angle of the projection to be the same as the direction the camera is looking from. This will make the texture map look 'perfect' from the camera's viewpoint, with little distortion. Mind you, it can be tricky to work out the camera angle.

Here's the same figure with spherical projection that's been rotated a bit.

Another limitation of Iray Decals is that you can't control what material zones or body zones they fall under. If you don't want the decal to be on someone's head, you have to carefully scale and move the decal... or remove the head. In this case, playing around with statues, I noticed a big problem with eyelashes.

Thankfully, there are some ways to shape the figure to minimize eyelashes. With Genesis, you want to reduce eyelash length (I found it necessary to reduce it more than the limits normally let you). With Genesis 2, 'Eyelashes Hide 01 and 02' will remove the eyelashes.

Also, for fun, I hid the eyes -- visibility DOES affect decals.

The mouth is open, and you can see the projection affects EVERYTHING.

So there you have it. Decals are a fun and not very hard way to add projection shading to Iray. Objects lacking UV maps, or with bad seam issues, no problem! It's not perfect, of course, and you can get distortion problems at times.

I also suggest that if you are going to rely on bump maps (since decals lack displacement) that you make sure to get a good normal map -- it can make a huge difference in enhancing the surface.

Well, hope you enjoyed my first tutorial. I plan on labeling all my tutorials with the WTUT comment, for easy forum searching. You can find this tutotial quickly by searching the forum for "WTUT Decal".

Feel free to ask questions.

Help Please - Maybe OmUberSurface (RSL) shader issue

stitlown — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:09:59 +0000

I'm working on a long-term prioject and just picking up again on a file that I should have picked up on months before, but only just have. And something seriously problematic has happened to certain surfaces since I last worked on it. I know it is something I've inadvertantly done because if I load an archive file, the issue is not there. But I've got no idea what I've done or how to fix it. It seems it is something to do with the OmUberSurface shader as all the problem outcomes have that as their shader.

Attached are two renders from a similar camera and angle from the archive file and current (problem) file - the characters and assets are all the same but their posing is different. A third attachment red-circles the problem surfaces.

Can anyone give me any hints as to where / how I've changed something that is causing this unsatisfactory render on so many surfaces?

Many thanks in advance.

Tonemapper Options and Environment Options gone from Render Settings

jkj_4250036 — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:27:31 +0000

I'm hoping someone can help explain something weird;

I used to get both Tonemapper Options and Environment Options appearing in the render settings tab. Now they don't. They are in the scene, and I can edit them through the Parameters tab.

Is there a way to put them back in the render settings tab, as it was easier to work?

This change happened around the time of fillatoon. Not sure if related.

Thanks.

Moving NAS content to a NAS?

craanbery — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:36:27 +0000

Hi, everyone. I'm trying to move my DAZ database and everything over to a NAS (Synology). I point the content directory, DIM download/ thumbnails/manifest to the NAS. They're the exact same files copied over to the NAS that work on my SSD.

I also made sure to change the CMS to the NAS library with port 1024 and it's only when I do that when the smart content goes blank. Switching it back to the library on my SSD shows all my installed content again.

Anyone got a clue what I'm doing wrong?

Do I need genesis 9 starter essentials expansion

Rafael — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:39:00 +0000

What happens if I get a character that says it needs the expansion but I do not have it?
I would assume some things, for example,e the eyebrows will be a bit different, right?

Missing Files for Pixiedust Outfit for Genesis 8 Females

kmw — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:02:44 +0000

I bought this for a project I need to finish soonest. Unfortunately, it won't load because of missing files. (See attached image.) This isn't the first time I've encountered this issue in Studio. I finally decided to see what I can do to fix it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

kmw

Bake to Transforms does not work

Faux2D — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:27:03 +0000

From what I understand "Bake to Transform" takes the modified parameters of a controling figure and applies them directly to the controlled figure. So let's say I have cotroling Modifier A in the controling figure that moves Modifier B in the controlled figure. If I select the controling figure, hit Bake to Transform, select the location of the modifier and hit apply then the value of the Modifier A should be copy-pasted to Modifier B, correct?

This does not work for me. Am I missing something?

How can i make render with more than 10 000 pixels ?

peterbob — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:19:08 +0000

Render Settings don't allow to choose more than 10 000 pixels !

I need 20 000 x 10 000 pixels for 360 degrees images

How can i do that ?

Genesis 9 Anime model loads all black – new user needing help!

solincosmo — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:14:34 +0000

Hi everyone!

I’m new to using this program, and I’m trying to work with the Genesis 9 Anime model. But when I load it, everything just appears black. I’m sure it’s probably a simple fix, but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’d really appreciate any help—thank you!

How to use use hair across Genesis's?

Drogo Nazhur — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:18:10 +0000

I know how to use clothing across different Genesis's but how do I do that with hair without increasing the size of the saved scene file? Thank you in advance.

Shader only applying base color - no pattern or texture?

Anxious3102 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:26:23 +0000

I have an environment that I purchased from a different website that I'd really like to use. The problem is the textures aren't iray so it looks kind of flat and basic in renders. I'm trying to redo parts of it with iray shaders, but I'm having issues with this wall. Any time I try to apply shaders to it, it's only changing the base color, it's not applying any pattern or texture. I attached a picture trying to apply a random plaid texture just so I could show what I'm talking about. The weird thing is, I can retexture other parts of that scene, like the ground, without issue. Anybody have an idea of what the problem is here?

daz3d.com account not in sync for months?

Mouser — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:23:57 +0000

Usualy this sort of thing is temporary but my Daz account on the website is not in sync and many purchases keep getting through the store's filter.

DazStudio is fine (so far) it just seems to be the website itself.

Am I missing somthing?

Include vendor names and product page links in csv download of orders from DIM?

ModernWizard — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:18:10 +0000

Hi all, I know that DIM can provide a csv of ordered products, order dates, order numbers, and SKUs. Is there a way to add vendor names and/or to associate product page links to this data? Or is there a script that someone has created to scrape this data from the Daz website? Thanks in advance.

--MW

Want to remove some products from daz products library

itsX999 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:43:57 +0000

how can i remove the products from daz products library as i dont see any options these are some free items i cant even return the order as there are not return option for freebies i just want to remove all freebies product from my daz account product library

Secret Underground Props - RESOLVED

Epichall — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:11:25 +0000

Hello.
I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post but -
Secret Underground Props is in the "Daz Weekly Freebies" this week and I've added it to my cart, but it comes up as $2:49 to pay. Is this an error on the part of Daz Studio or is there something that I've not understood? I've downloaded a few freebies in the past and don't ever recall having this problem

Thanks

Name already exists - Cannot create camera name even though I have deleted original

HyeVltg3 — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:58:54 +0000

Is there some recycle bin the cameras are sent to or Named things are sent to ? I have created and deleted many cameras but sometimes I run into this issue where I cannot create a Camera 1 enoguh though I have deleted that camera some time in the past yet am warned the name already exists. Am I missing something. I like to keep things organized, getting annoyed with having to go with "Camera 01" to get around this weird Naming "bug"?

Render Throttle For IRAY

jmucchiello — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:32:41 +0000

I recently bought [Render Throttle For IRAY] this and can't get it to work. Whenever I run any of the scripts, Daz stops responding. I've let it sit for an hour. I always have to kill Daz from task manager if I run any of the scripts.

Today, I found this in the log file:

2025-04-03 06:49:32.688 [WARNING] :: \src\pluginsource\DzIrayRender\dzneuraymgr.cpp(373): Iray [WARNING] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend warn : Found no environment light and environment dome ground is purely diffuse.
2025-04-03 06:49:32.688 [WARNING] :: \src\pluginsource\DzIrayRender\dzneuraymgr.cpp(373): Iray [WARNING] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend warn : This may yield unexpected results. Consider disabling "environment_dome_ground".

I'd love to do something about it, but Daz isn't responding. The entire screen has that gray Not responding look. And yet somehow, it's still "rendering":

2025-04-03 06:49:32.688 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Rendering...
2025-04-03 06:50:07.027 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00007 iterations after 01:49.055.
2025-04-03 06:50:07.040 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 12770 iterations after 06:02.425.
2025-04-03 06:50:44.986 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00015 iterations after 02:27.014.
2025-04-03 06:50:44.997 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 14083 iterations after 06:40.382.
2025-04-03 06:51:20.937 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00031 iterations after 03:02.965.
2025-04-03 06:51:20.954 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 15254 iterations after 07:16.340.
2025-04-03 06:51:52.688 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00063 iterations after 03:34.716.
2025-04-03 06:51:52.695 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 16187 iterations after 07:48.080.
2025-04-03 06:52:22.769 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00127 iterations after 04:04.797.
2025-04-03 06:52:22.777 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 16935 iterations after 08:18.162.
2025-04-03 06:52:57.332 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00255 iterations after 04:39.361.
2025-04-03 06:52:57.344 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 17548 iterations after 08:52.729.
2025-04-03 06:53:37.741 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00453 iterations after 05:19.769.
2025-04-03 06:53:37.755 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 18039 iterations after 09:33.140.
2025-04-03 06:54:19.588 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00681 iterations after 06:01.615.
2025-04-03 06:54:19.595 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 18433 iterations after 10:14.981.
2025-04-03 06:55:03.001 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 00937 iterations after 06:45.029.
2025-04-03 06:55:03.008 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 18751 iterations after 10:58.393.
2025-04-03 06:55:48.296 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 01227 iterations after 07:30.323.
2025-04-03 06:55:48.308 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 19000 iterations after 11:43.693.
2025-04-03 06:56:37.530 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 01557 iterations after 08:19.558.
2025-04-03 06:56:37.542 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 19199 iterations after 12:32.927.
2025-04-03 06:57:30.852 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 01923 iterations after 09:12.880.
2025-04-03 06:57:30.864 Iray [INFO] - IRAY:RENDER :: 1.0 IRAY rend info : Received update to 19359 iterations after 13:26.249.

What kind of tattoos are these?

RexRed — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:41:27 +0000

What kind of tattoos are these?

https://www.daz3d.com/fpd-tyler-for-genesis-9

Nowhere in the description is the type mentioned, are they layers, LIE or decals...?

Most importantly, will they work on other Gen 9 skin shaders?

how to copy morphs using Transferutility Morph?

zeni1agent — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:45:50 +0000

I couldn't get the addons to run so I decided to use a hack method using Transferutility Morph

I created a morph that replicates the shape of GF3 For G1 GF2 GM2 GF3 GM3 GF8 GM8 G9

for more accurate transfer of morphs

I'm trying to run this

Tell me what I'm doing wrong

Reset layout - nothing clickable

nmwdirt — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:20:01 +0000

Windows 11 - I can see it on the toobar, but nothing on screen. When I click on it, nothing pops up. When I alt-tab, this is all I see:

I've closed the program and reopened. I've rebooted. I've tried the win+arrow to move it if it was off screen. I can open the beta just fine, but this is borked, somehow.

How do I add items to the favorites in task menu?

Sfariah D — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:31:58 +0000

edit: I figured out how to make the new workspace. How do I create a preset for the workspace and put it somewhere on the task bar? Or add any content like base Genesis 9 to that area?

How do I save a couple workspace presets with unique names?

I want to be able to easily move from one preset to another. Sometimes my only focus is on DS when I am on my computer. Other times I want to do other stuff so I need one of the monitors free for that task. I want to easily switch from 3 monitor use to 2 monitor use to 1 monitor use of DS. With any order for those 3 options.

Getting Headshop PRO 2023 to work. What's the secret??

katherine_4a0d2c0d5e — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:26:49 +0000

Headshop Pro 2023 is not working for me.

I installed it in the C:\DAZ3D\Applications\64-bit\DAZ 3D folder.

I copied the Libraries, Models and morpher directories into the Headshop plugin directory.

In DAZ 4.23, I load a Genesis 8 female figure.

I start Headshop. I select Restore for the Zero Figure.( Have also tried Zero )

I select Genesis 8 and Female. I load a face photo. I hit Apply

I get the dialog box message: Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.

If I hit Continue I get File/Front_Tab_AutoSculpt_Tab etc. dialog box with a big red X on the left.and a Please Wait indicator.

And the Please Wait goes on and on.

So, what’s the secret to getting Headshop PRO 2023 to work?

Any insights will be greatly appreciated,

--Katherine

hard disk space and icons size

ssaqibalitipu_627e275e4d — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:22:21 +0000

well making this post because I am just [annoyed] so please ignore my harsh words as doing this often lately as new vendors are joining daz universe. the problem is not related to Daz products as they have better policies of reviewing (though morph values sometimes slip through their QA ) . some vendors don't [care] about you precious hard disk space. examples .... one vendor product was taking 300 mbs for icons only (a genesis 8 character) and the genius puts all icons in around 2000+ X 2000+ sizes . Don't bother resizing them to 91 X 91 .

Similarly recently bought a pose product for Genesis 8/9. 70megs for each ... the D guy put 512X512 pngs . had to resize all those, thanks to acdsee a one click operation . and then each directory was about 2.1 megs.

Putting this as it may help someone. so do check after installing a product what that genius has done.

not putting names of vendors . and believe me these are not the only two cases i came across lately. . And now don't have courage to go through old installations.

?mac can not detect daz studio4.23

aqing2708 — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:21:19 +0000

Why manager can not find when i want to download this verson, i can down load 4.22 successfully.
This bothers me a lot.Plz someone can help!

Aging Morphs for G9

barrieM — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:40:12 +0000

Can't find any instructions for using Aging Morphs for G9

I double clicked the script icon and got the error message shown in picture.

Please help.

Face Transfer

bruce_rob668 — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:47:09 +0000

Hi all, I have both Face Transfer programs from itSeez3d. Everytime I use it the program can't find the transfered skins, I've used it on multiple computers and its the same thing everytime, I have to reinstate the texture maps. Any help or anyone else have this problem?

EMERGENCY: DAZ Won't Load

kmw — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:32:34 +0000

Yesterday, DAZ Premier crashed. I try to open and ... nothing. If I Alt/Tab, I get the attached image.

I reinstalled with DIM. Same results.

Anybody know what the heck's going on?

kmw

How do I find all my interactive licensed assents?

VividImaginator — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:35:44 +0000

Yeah, I don't see an option to list all the assets I paid an interactive license for.

Is there a way to see them in my product library?

I'm working on a UE5 game and I want to keep track of what produtcs I have an interactive license for. (They are quite a few now.)

T3d Orchid 2… Texture gets grey

artillusionsnet — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:11:24 +0000

Hello, I just purchased the "T3d Orchid 2 Genesis 9 Female Anatomy Morphs".

I choose a character, and then I apply an “Attachment” from "Genesis 9 Anatomical Elements", and then the texture is gone (it gets grey), even if I apply the “H. Material”.

Am I doing something wrong?

thanks to anybody who can help me to solve this issue.