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whooot! Porsimo updated Fantasy Weapons for the G3 line! thank you!

jakiblue — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:25:35 +0000

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!! Just noticed that the Fantasy Weapons collections have been updated for Genesis 3 Female and Genesis 3 Male and iray settings!!

THANK YOU, Porsimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.daz3d.com/porsimo#

What are Pre-Loads?

Tinjaw — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 02:52:06 +0000

As an example, I purchased this asset. It says "and Pre-Loads included" in the product description. What is the purpose of a "Pre-Load"?

Is there a way to save complete charecters, including clothes, hair, etc., in DAZ|Studio?

Brycescaper — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:57:55 +0000

One of the nice features in Bryce is through the create dialog, you can add complete charecters, including hair, clothing, , etc., in their PRESETS LIBRARY. I don't even have to save the file imported into Bryce, once I made the necessary adjustments (view close up, and replace default sky with one of my own creation to keep the lighting forward on the figure when he or she is saved. Then, all I do is cruise the presets, double click to select the figure, and it imports into my scene where i position her (him) in the scene. I divide my preset gropus into the same base charecter wearing different clothing for different occasions, formal, casual, beach, etc.

I have maybe a hundred files I've managed to keep permantly in Bryce, which includes location props such as resort villas and sailboats, power boats and beach scenes, that I use as a base. I don't need to keep the file I imported from Studio once I saved it to my preset library. To date without counting to the last file, I must have well over 600 files, some of the same charecter wearing different outdits, saved as seperate files. Am I doomed to save every change as a seperate file that I can import separately into a blank Bryce file, which I would have to save to the preset library, delete the file, yet still have to save the original file in DAZ|Studio? I could pack a scene, if memory allowed, with hundreds of seperate figurea, distinct from one another. These hundreds of DAZ files are taking up signifigent blocks of my hard drive space (I had to buy a 3TB external hard drive to store the files I've archived, and it's taken over 1TB of space, (which I can't even believe).? Is there a way?

DAZstudio make Prop out of Human?

Fauvist — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:11:37 +0000

Is it possible to load one of the Genesis1,2,or3 figures in Studio, dress it, pose it, texture it, and then somehow glue it all together and make it into a prop that I can then export, and import into Poser? If so, how?

Thanks!

Confused About Anemone for G2F

Faeryl Womyn — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 03:02:39 +0000

I was reading the information on the page to see what is needed to use this character and was relieved that is said only Genesis2 Female. However, as I read further I noticed it said this (Anemone Creature Presets) and now wonder if I need more then just the G2F base to use her. All this mention of shapes and presets but does not say if you need any morph packs. Does anyone know what is needed to use this character?

If you need to know where to find her...

http://www.daz3d.com/anemone-for-genesis-2-female-s

Cat People 6 breasts

F0ul — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 15:22:26 +0000

Hello All,

I believe that cat people should have more than 2 breast so I tried a morph. I only partially happy with it. As a morph that I made it has no nipple functions, doesn't have a texture template, distorts the mesh to much and just doesn't live up to my expectations.

I tried merging Genesis2 breast with the Genesis 2 woman but, my results were odd. I guess that the figure doesn't try to compensate for mismatched edges, so I went to morphing.

Is there a way to do this relatively easy. I am not a talented 3d sculpture but, I have an ok grasp of some 3d software.
Thanks for any help. If it's been brought up before please link it. A search brings up no result. Thanks.

On a side note The 4 arm guy in the store, is there more in depth tutorial of how I can do this. I was into photo manipulations for awhile and would like to create some odd stuff. The tutorial listed here on geo-grafting doesn't seem complete or I am just missing something.

http://i39.tinypic.com/ei9frr.png

Iray: Apply "iray shader" to prexisting textures?

Scavenger — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 22:15:42 +0000

I've only started reading up on iray, SY's tutorials, the threads, but a question that I imagine I'll eventuall find an answer to, but it's a big make or break one....are there "shaders" or something... you can apply to prexisting textures, which just makes them work, rather than replacing them?

Such as, I select a v4 character and click the button and she's better in Iray, rather than replacing the character's skin with some new iray skin?

Thoughts about "Best Art Submission for 2015"

reserv888 — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:44:16 +0000

I don't know if there is a thread on this topic somewhere else, but I couldn't find any.

Let me first say that every single image is fantastic but one thing that strikes me when I watch the clip (and I have watched it a number of times) is that 80% of the images are portraits or close-ups. There are only a handful of the images that depicts an actual scene or tries to tell a story. While all the images in themselves are superb, the collection as a whole is boring and shows just a fragment of what DS can be used for.

A few examples: There are only one image that contains an item from Stonemason. I think there is only one scene or possibly none, that uses items from Jack Tomalin. These two designers are outstanding and whoever made the collection have totally missed that. It is as if DS only can be used to make magazine covers. Don't you want us to buy sceneries? Come on!

Genesis 2 Male characters

GRFK DSGN Unlimited — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:37:48 +0000

Some G2M characters I'm thinking of releasing. Maybe for free or in my DAZ store. Still on the fence if there would be any interest.

EDITED - How DO I stop skirt following figures legs? SORTED

Wilmap — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:48:42 +0000

My dress still follows the legs of the figure even though I have added ghost bones.

I was advised to turn off autofollow.

Please can someone tell me what I shoulddo so I can get this dress to work.

What in the Heck is going on with Genesis 3 Male Hair (Trend)?

Turk_WLF — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:27:34 +0000

I noticed that all of the Hair Styles for Genesis 3 Male(s) have been or are long or messy hair. I might be showing my age but if I want my characters to have long hair I’ll used Genesis 3 Female(s)!

I just believe that Daz is forgetting that some users prefer neat professional looking males, I just looked at all 4 Hair Styles for Genesis 3 Male Hair are very Hippie-ish in my opinion.

Rendering with GPU only but notice CPU at 51%

nDelphi — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:36:22 +0000

I just tested my new GTX 960/4 GB card. It rendered a scene that took hours with the CPU in only 18 m, 43 s. I am very pleased!

I searched the forum but didn't find an answer to my question.

Why does DAZ Studio keep the CPU at 51% during the render when I only check to use GPU? The GPU was rendering, definitely, and there was plenty of free memory left in the video card.

My CPU is an AMD Quad-core Black Edition.

GoZ: "update base mesh" vs. "create morph" ??

PA_ThePhilosopher — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 04:22:15 +0000

Hey guys,

I am curious what most of you would use in a typical situation, of say, modifying an item of clothing into a new shape. What would be more appropriate option to choose when re-importing the object back into Daz; update the base mesh, or create a new morph (or replace existing morph)? I am just trying to get a handle on how each option should be properly used... still getting used to everything here.

Thanks again.

Medieval Fantasy Village - some questions to this product

cosmo71 — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:00:07 +0000

Hello, I have some questions to the Medieval Fantasy Village Product

1. If someone has this product, what do you think about it?

2. Can props like the wagon or barrels can be hidden?

3. Does it worth the price?

Best Art Submissions of 2015 (Editor's Choice)

Ippotamus — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:15:53 +0000

Just saw this in today's promotion.

What a year!

Little Ones for Genesis 2?

Angel — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:27:04 +0000

Is there not a little ones for Gensesis 2? I hope they plan to make one. In the mean time, can anyone tell me how to transpher the morph at least? I have a ton of great items for Genesis 2 and my own morphs that would go well with it. I really dislike Genesis 3... G3 seems to be heavily in favor of shutting down creativty that isnt store bought. The people @ Daz over time has began to lose their understanding of the whole meaning of art. I buy products to add to my abilitys as an artist. It isnt to recreate their promo renders. lol...

huts

grpruett — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:15:55 +0000

I'm looking for huts like on Gilligan's Island. Are there any huts like that anywhere. I have the round tribal village hut.

IRAY RENDERING WITH CPU ONLY OPTIX ACCELERATION SLOWS RENDER!

Patroklos — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:15:22 +0000

Hi,

I have just done a very quick comparison rendering a scene with 6 human characters, lit by HDRI 3000x2000 approx

I am using CPU ONLY!

Accelerator On 1st Iteration 8.09 2nd Iteration 9.11 = 62 seconds per iteration

Accelerator OFF 1st Iteration 5.21 2nd Iteration 5.51 = 30 seconds per iteration

No changes at all were made to scene or settings.

This such a dramatic difference it may well be worth checking what happens on your setup.

Happy New year to all.

DIM update for Mech Girl G2F textures...support for Gen3F??

jakiblue — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:22:22 +0000

there's an update in DIM for the Mech Girl for Genesis 2 Female and the Textures for Mech Girl

ReadMe for Textures for Mech Girl states "added support for Genesis 3 Females

http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/public/read_me/index/19115/start

Anyone know where this elusive "mech girl for Genesis 3 females" is? The G2F outfit doesn't install a G3F compatible one...just G2F.

Wear them all (Auto Fit) G3M to G3F?

cosmo71 — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:07:32 +0000

Is there an update for wear them all or the autofit so we can apply G3M clothes to G3F? Would like to use the peasant outfit for G3M on G3F

Jumpsuit for Vic 4

mdbruffy — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:59:26 +0000

Is there a good jumpsuit for V4 that has an open front to allow her leatard or a sleeveless top to show?

Renderosity account creation is broken

s-britton — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:56:15 +0000

Not sure if this is where i should post this but the Renderosity site seems to be broken. I have tried creating accounts with 3 emails but have not recieved confirmation emails for activation. Also they will not reply to email i have sent them. Has been over a week and still no confirmation info. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know

Delay at the beginning of iRay renders: Conversion of materials?

PA_ThePhilosopher — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:12:30 +0000

Hey guys,

As you know, there is often a long pause at the beginning of iRay renders, after step 1 (after the log says "compiling shaders").

I would like to minimize this delay as much as possible, and was wondering if converting all materials to iRay Uber Base would make a significant improvement in this. Or if not, if there is anything else I can do to help.

I have also noticed sometimes that using the GoZ plugin too much can result in significant slow-downs in rendering. One time I created a few morphs on an object (elongated a piece of clothing) in zBrush, and my render time increased three-fold. As soon as I deleted the modified object from my scene, my render times went back to normal again. I am guessing that there was some issue with the geometry of the morphs that Daz didn't like, even though the number of polygons remained constant. So its not all about polygon count.

Thanks.

Where Do You Get Fabric Textures Whether Scanned or Digitally Created?

Fauvist — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 23:26:07 +0000

For making your own textures for purchased content - for your own renders, not merchant resources. (other than at DAZ, Rendo, and RDNA)

Thanks!

[SOLVED]Emails

nicstt — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:28:43 +0000

I'm no longer getting the promo emails.

I stil get emails for puchases.

Yes, I have checked the SPAM folder and that isn't the issue.

Anyone else having a similar problem?

Daz Studio has microscopic text with uhd screen!

Harkonnen1969 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:06:30 +0000

Hi! I've just bought a new laptop with a UHD screen, it's two time the resolution of full hd at 3840x2160. Now the text is so small that I need to use the windows magnifier to read the text and even then at 200% it's a little small! I've looked and can't find a way to make the text any larger without using the windows mangniffier!

Is there a way to make the text larger as it is extremely hard to use Daz the way it is at the moment! The install manager is also hard to use without the windows magnifier!

Platinum Club

Jaellra — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:38:51 +0000

I am so incredibly frustrated I could scream. I have had a DAZ3D account since 2002. Havent been doing alot of 3D stuff in the last cpl of years and decided I wanted to get back into it. I have to say, I absolutely hate the new web pages. Definitely not user friendly, and I work in tech support. I know my way around a computer and the internet. I have spent the last hour or more trying to figure out how to join the Platinum Club. I must be blind, seriously stupid, or just not as smart as I thought I was. I kept clicking on the Platinum Club link on the bottom of the pages and it keps taking me to the Store landing page for PC items. Then you see the Learn More and Join Now, you click on it, and it loads the same page I was just on. Nothing there telling me how to join. I searched google with all kinds of buzz words and still got nowhere fast. Finally dawned on me to do a search in the store for Platinum Club Membership. Eureka! Should it really be that hard?

On a poisitive note, absolutely love the DSON Importer so I can start using Genesis 2 in Poser, and the Install Manager is incredible as well. Plus all of the utilities available to do so many things with Genesis. So, just had to vent. Thank you and I hope everyone has a great day.

Lisa

Spotlights in Iray

Nyghtfall3D — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:17:40 +0000

I'm rendering a project in Iray, with spotlights as the only light source. I can see black boxes where the emitters are. Is there a way to hide them? I've tried switching Render Emitter to Off in the Parameters tab, but that had no effect.

Why do fingernails and toenails look dirty (iRay)?

PA_ThePhilosopher — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:23:17 +0000

Hey guys,

In working with my characters, I have noticed the fingernails and toenails are consistently darker in tone than the skin, making them look somewhat dirty. I know I can manually modify the textures in photoshop if needed, but I was curious if maybe I am just doing something wrong here. All my lighting comes from emmisive source and rendered in iRay.

Thanks.

INFINITO 1.1: updated for 4.5

Alessandro Mastronardi — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:06:34 +0000

Hi,

at the following links you may download the INFINITO 1.1 builds compliant with Studio 4.5:

http://www.alessandromastronardi.com/INFINITO1.1_4.5/infinitoPlugin.OSX.32.zip
http://www.alessandromastronardi.com/INFINITO1.1_4.5/infinitoPlugin.OSX.64.zip
http://www.alessandromastronardi.com/INFINITO1.1_4.5/infinitoPlugin.WIN.32.zip
http://www.alessandromastronardi.com/INFINITO1.1_4.5/infinitoPlugin.WIN.64.zip

Cheers