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Mimic Error on loading DAZ Studio

Mosk the Scribe — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:02:17 +0000

Every time I open DAZ Studio now, I receive the following error:

DzMimic Error: There was an error reading the CR2 to DMC map file D:Program Files/DAZ 3d/DAZStudio4/plugins/DzMimic/Data/CR22DMC.ini

Configuration files will not be found automatically

Running DAZ Studio 4.9.4.117

Thanks for any help / suggestions.

PowerPose will sometimes blank the viewport screen.

crashworship — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:00:02 +0000

I've got a couple of Victoria based Genesis 8 figures installed and while posing them using PowerPose, an interaction with a node will suddenly blank the viewport screen and the characters disappear. They are still visible in the Scene pane and the options available in the edit pane are still showing the characters but he viewport is just a blank gray. This has happened numerous times. I'm using Studio 4.9.4.122 on a Mac OS Sierra 10.12.6.

I can't seem to find a way to make the figures visible in the viewport again. Any ideas?

Extreme instability with Studio 4.9.4.122 in Mac OD Sierra

crashworship — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 19:42:26 +0000

Constant crashes. There have been at least six today.

iMac 27" OS Sierra 10.12.6

Crash log pdf is attached.

Studio has always been unstable for me. I have two iMacs and crashes are somewhat common on both machines but this level of instability is far greater than normal.

Can Genesis 2 specular wetmap be used on Genesis 8?

LiteroticaKatieTay — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:53:08 +0000

Specifically, this product: https://www.daz3d.com/wet-sweat-rain-for-genesis-2-female-s

Is it fully backward compatible?

Also, does it intefere with any skin-tone product?

Platinum Club 50% discount (LUVIN-PC) not working

Mouser — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:29:17 +0000

Been trying since it was anounced but the 50% discount is not working for the Anual Platinum Club coupon "LUVIN-PC"

Morph resultion degrades after saving scene

johann.hesters_2e9dd0ece9 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:11:09 +0000

Hello!

I GOZ my model into ZBrush, and I add some sculpting to it.

Then I bring it back to DAZ and store my new morph.

I then close ZBrush.

Then I run GOZ again, check "Export with Deformations", and I see my sculpt in ZBrush again in high resolution, exactely like I did it.

(It's not magically stored in ZBrush, I know this because I closed ZBrush before, so the high resolution sculpt must be present in my DAZ scene.)

I then save my DAZ scene and close DAZ.

Then I open up DAZ again, load my scene and bring the model with the morph to ZBrush again, using "Export with Deformations".

But what I see now in ZBrush is a low resolution version of my sculpt.

I did check "Resolution Level: High Resolution", "Subdivision Level: 2", but I still can't get it to show in the high resolution that I originally created the morph in.

Does anybody see what I'm doing wrong?

Thank you very much for the help!

Why can't I find G8M?

sorakuno — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:36:48 +0000

I looked at the site today and saw all Michael 8 bundles, Genisis 8 Male Morphs and a bunch of other G8M stuff or sale and I got excited becasue i've been looking foreward to it ever since the release of G8F. So I load up Daz to check it out, but he's not in my content list, neither Smart Content nor Content Library. Can anyone help me out here? Do I have to re-dowload Daz or what do I need to do?

Look at my hair player vs Iray

stepsovo — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:21:51 +0000

Hi friends. I have a problem with plugin LAMH and Iray rendering. If I use a rendering set to 3Dlight, LAMH is vissible on render, but if I use NVIDIA Iray, hairs are not on the final render (but they are visible in the preview).

Does anyone know where is the problem?

Good day to you all.

Transfer utility deforming clothes

BradCarsten — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:04:02 +0000

I have a sleaveless cloak that I'm trying to add to my character using the Transfer Utility. Now because it's sleeveless, the T-posed arms stick through the side. When I use the transfer utility, the coat tries to wrap around the arms, creating bulges around them. How do I get it to ignore the arms and keep the original shape?

Trying to make fluids more visible in a scene

nomad-ads_8ecd56922e — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:16:28 +0000

Okay, I'm running into a little snag. I have some scenes where, in one small part of the picture, you are supposed to see something like water coming down, maybe splashing and splattering, and stuff. Trouble is, when I add the water-streaming-down prop, it winds up mostly blending into the background, and I need it to be a lot more clearly visible in the scene. What am I doing wrong?

Workflow Questions - DAZ/Hex/Bryce

cjreynolds — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:09:58 +0000

I am about to embark on a rather massive project that will envolve creating hundreds, if not thousands of images for use as backgrounds for text (something like PowerPoint presentations). These will need realistic terrains, buildings, and human characters. I have never used DAZ Studio and have only toyed with Hexagon, so I would like some opinions on what the good folks here think my workflow should be:

1. I'm planning to use DAZ studio for the characters (no-brainer)

2. Use Hexagon for most man-made structures (houses, temples, etc.)

3. Import the DAZ and Hex work into Bryce to create and render the scenes.

I would consider using Blender instead of Hex (or any other modeler) if anyone can convince me that is a better choice - I used blender years ago (maybe ver. 2?), and am not opposed to learning the current version - haven't used Hex enough to have a solid opinion of it.

As for Bryce, I've been using it since ver. 2, used about every version since then and I'm a hard-core Bryce freak. Besides that, I will be creating terrains by importing USGS maps, and I'm not sure there is another software that will do that. So all you Vue and Terragen fans are wecome to weigh in, but it will be a hard sell

Concerning rendering, I know DAZ has a better (unbiased) render engine, but although I'm going for as much realism as possible, these are backgrounds for text - I may even put a slight blur on them in Photoshop to make the text stand out.

Anyway, I've always gotten stellar advice from you guys (and gals) and would value your opinions greatly!

Thanks,

joe

Directory not found in AppData area

rames44 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:42:08 +0000

While poking through the log file trying to track down another issue, I noticed the following associated with launching DAZ:

2017-08-23 17:20:10.690 Iray INFO - module:category(API:DATABASE): 0.0 API db info : Loaded "D:\DAZ3D\App64\DAZ 3D\DAZStudio4\DAZStudio.exe"
2017-08-23 17:20:10.706 Iray INFO - module:category(API:MISC): 0.0 API misc info : Iray 2016.3.2, build 278300.12584, 24 Mar 2017, nt-x86-64-vc11
2017-08-23 17:20:10.706 WARNING: dzneuraymgr.cpp(403): Could not add path: "C:/Users/[REDACTED]/AppData/Roaming/DAZ 3D/Studio4/shaders/iray". Due to unkown error -2
2017-08-23 17:20:10.706 WARNING: dzneuraymgr.cpp(403): Could not add path: "C:/Users/[REDACTED]/AppData/Roaming/DAZ 3D/Studio4/temp/shaders/iray". Due to unkown error -2

I have DAZ installed on my D: drive, as you can probably deduce from the first line, and I thought I'd updated all the settings to point to my preferred directory structure. Certainly, everything seems to be playing nice.

For some reason, DAZ is trying to look in "shaders/iray" and "temp/shaders/iray" inside the AppData directory on C: and not finding them. Well, it's not finding them because they're not there. I understand that DAZ stores some of its settings in the AppData area under my account. That isn't the issue. The question is "Why is it not finding those directories, when it was the one who created that whole area under AppData/Roaming?" And, secondarily, should I just go ahead and create those directories so that it doesn't complain?

Problem exporting Daz files into 3ds Max.

andreitheodor99 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:50:30 +0000

Hi, what`s the best option to export as obj. and fbx. into 3ds max? I have cople of problems, one of it would be this one.

Hexagon Issue

straitjacketsonwomen — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:34:31 +0000

Not sure if this is the correct place, but I couldn't find anywhere else that seemed more appropriate.

I am fairly new to Hexagon 2.5 and I wanted to make a basic 3D sign using the text function in Hex. I created the sign to my liking, exported to .obj and then when I import into Daz, the lettering is completely wrong looking. For example, the C's look like O's T's almost look like V's. I'm sure it's something that I'm doing wrong, but I'm not quite sure what. When I tried the simple "send to Daz" button, nothing happens.It's almost as if the points are not exporting correctly. Any ideas?

exporting in FBX and notice bones missing

lordsbaine — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:19:59 +0000

Hi was exporting a set of wings with the genesis 3 basic bone structure and wing bones left side 1 through 4 and right side 1 through 4, but after the export bone4 is missing on either side. all the basic genisis 3 bones are still there.

Any ideas?

Genesis 8 technology

j_stnk — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:26:18 +0000

Hello all,

Is there any docs explaining what's different about the new tech for G8, ie. the usage of the developer kit, Uv, rigging, etc. thanks

Missing texture

Dave McH — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:48:55 +0000

Hello, I have a starnge issue. Eyes of my character (Jane G3) have emty blocks with no texture in it.

I turned off the head to show the problem

20% extra discount not working for promo

Richard John S — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 06:19:14 +0000

I couldn't resist, so I decided that I'm going to buy the pro bundle, pick up the stallion poses, and get the free urban metro outfit. The metro outfit promo is working fine, but the 20% extra off the stallion poses isn't. I have all the items in the cart including the pro bundle, but the discount still doesn't apply.

Promo:
Exceptional New Releases 30% OFF
Get an EXTRA 20% OFF¥* If you own or buy Michael 8 Pro Bundle, Michael 8 Starter Bundle, or Michael 8 Base!

Promo link:
https://www.daz3d.com/08-23-gen8-male-amazing

NEED HELP- Content in pane disappeared!

dash2128 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:20:01 +0000

I did something by accident, I think.

In the POSE tab, I was working when the content in the Content Pane disappeared.

I tried closing the pane and reopening it.

Also closing 4.9 and restarting. But the pane still came up blank.

the BUILDING tab still shows the content.

Am I missing something simple?

Can you hide Assets from being shown within a product in Smart content?

theweezel_c08014c91f — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:29:18 +0000

Since the release of G8F I have been seeing this issue more and more, If I am using Smart Content tab I go into a product (Usually it is a hair) and I get presented with two or three each asset. One is usually for G3F, another is for G8F, and sometimes there is one for G2F. However there is no way to tell which is for which and if you chose the wrong one it wants to convert to fit it. This would also be less of a problem if they were always in the same order. I just want to hide the assets that aren't for the model I'm using otherwise the Smart Content is becoming more and more useless through the product view.

4.9 Product Search Problem

dash2128 — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:07:39 +0000

Ever since I upgraded to 4.9, my searches in the Product list mostly return....NOTHING!

A search in 4.8 almost always produced results. For example, if I type 'flats', 4.8 would search the Product list and return (mostly) shoes and an environment.

A 4.9 PRODUCT search usually fails to return a result at all- after a 100% search.

it is now very hard to locate my product when I need it.

Anyone else experience this?

"Cutting" a prop

LuciferSynd — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:47:38 +0000

Hello there everyone.

I am trying to make some sort of apocalyptic scenario, in which some kind of attack is happening in a city. I would like to create an effect in which there is an impact against a building and, as a result, part of it falls down.

I am not very familiar with technical stuff, pretty much I just use Daz as a hobby tool, to create some simple images... Is there any way at all to achieve this in the software or ANY other way of doing it?

Just to say, I was thinking of using one of the buildings from Urban Sprawl 3.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion!

Smart Content Not Visible After DS 4.9.4.122 Update (Windows 10) [SOLVED]

baphomet_37_a1bc462f3f — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 04:14:32 +0000

Hello and thank you in advance to anyone willing to try and help.

Since downloading the DS update, my Smart Content window is empty.

After searching the forum, I have tried the following:

- Checking the file path in Edit>Preferences>Content>Content Directory Manager : the pathways to where files are kept on my desktop all appear correct

- Re-Importing Metadata via the menu in the top corner of the Smart Content Pane>Content DB Maintenance and checking the Re-Import Data box and clicking 'Accept'

- Uninstalling DAZ Studio via the DAZ Install Manager and re-installing

None of this has worked - the Smart Content window refuses to populate with any of my content.

Any further possible steps to correct the issue would be appreciated, if anyone has any ideas.

DAZ Studio 4.9 fatal error

Desouza — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:34:32 +0000

After years of being able to use various versions of DAZ Studio, today the app just stopped working. The fatal error message below is one that I have never before seen.

Any suggestions about how to repair this? I tried downloading the latest version at https://www.daz3d.com/get_studio but that would not install using the DAZ Install Manager that has always worked before.

Hardware Question - Best GPU Option

cjreynolds — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:21:39 +0000

I hope this is the right forum for a hardware question...

I am building a new PC, and would like some advice on GPU's.

Which do you think would perform better with DS/Hex/Bryce - One GTX 1080Ti or two GTX 1080's?

For the near future I will be rendering in Bryce, probably using the default (biased) renderer. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Bryce render engine uses the CPU rather than the GPU(s), so would it even make any difference whether I use a 1080Ti or dual 1080's, or would I be just as well off with one 1080?

BTW: In case it makes any difference, I'm considering the Ryzen 7 1800X (AMD) processor, and 32GB DDR4 ram.

Thanks, as always,

joe

Michael 8 won't load

Kev914 — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:43:38 +0000

After I installed with Daz Connect, I saw that the icon for M8 was missing a picture and when I try to load him I get an error that says the figure couldn't be loaded and to see the log.

I checked the file locations and Michael 7 and Michael 8 are both in the Connect directory. I thought somebody said something about some Michael 8 Essentials, but I didn't see any such file in DIM.

Some of the errors were:

2017-08-01 21:51:56.413 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLGlare.dsf#eCTRLGlare?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7Glare.dsf
2017-08-01 21:51:56.414 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLFear.dsf#eCTRLFear?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7Fear.dsf
2017-08-01 21:51:56.415 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLSilly.dsf#eCTRLSilly?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7EyeUpR.dsf
2017-08-01 21:51:56.415 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLSarcastic.dsf#eCTRLSarcastic?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7EyeUpR.dsf
2017-08-01 21:51:56.415 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLPouty.dsf#eCTRLPouty?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7EyeUpR.dsf
2017-08-01 21:51:56.415 WARNING: fileinput\dzassetdaz.cpp(5767): Could not find target property for formula: Genesis3Male:/data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Expressions/eCTRLIncredulous.dsf#eCTRLIncredulous?value in file : /data/DAZ%203D/Genesis%203/Male/Morphs/DAZ%203D/Lee%207/eCTRLLee7EyeUpR.dsf

I haven't updated to the latest version of DS as some people were saying they were having trouble with the program sort of freezing for periods of time. Is that the issue? Or am I missing some file? It looks like I downloaded everything from connect. The only thing left in connect are some video tutorials that I installed manually. Plus some very old content.

My connect library is on an external drive. My non-connect library is on my C drive. It appears that these directories point to the C Drive. I looked for some of these files and they don't appear to be there. So how do I get them?

I have bought the pro bundles for M5, M6, M7 and M8. Pluse I have M4, M3 and M2.

Old Figures, Old Morphs...and an Old User...

Ninja_G33k — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:30:13 +0000

I'm using DS 4.6.3.52 Pro Edition on a Win8 box. I also use DS 2.3.3.146 on a Win7 box (yes, I'm old).

I mostly use Gen 3 and earlier figures; they were my go-to in 2.3, and thus far they seem to behave themselves in 4.6. However, I've run into a problem with the Morph Loader in 4.6: it doesn't seem to want to load the old OBJ file morph targets. I run the Advanced Morph Loader, it does its bit, and then tells me that the files had no effect. I run Morph Loader Pro, it does its bit, and I get a "no deltas, skipping node" message.

I'm sure that this topic has been discussed elsewhere, but my search-fu has thus far been weak.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Uninstalling Daz 4.9

Vitachick — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:13:47 +0000

My Daz files are so messed up so going to uninstall EVERYTHING and get fresh install...

Advice? Just do search for everything ?Daz and uninstall?... Each time I open it's so frustrating...

Is there a rendering engine that is more suited to Mac?

bevdog896_d08d9c913a — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:40:01 +0000

Hey there. I have a late 2016 macbook pro that I use for my daz studio work and rendering. I like it a lot but I feel at a slight disadvantage due to Daz studios native rendering engine being Nvidia based. I love Iray but all new Macs use AMD graphics cards meaning my mac only uses cpu power when rendering. Does anyone know of rendering engines that utilise AMD? I've tried searching but finding documentation seems to be a bit of a challenge.

My knowledge around graphics card and the like is a bit limited so apologies if it's a silly question :)

Genx morphs

Grafx Studio — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:28:11 +0000

Can you use Genx morphs with Genesis 8 character? Will the author be updating it to include Genesis 8?