Custom figure G8/V8 using Morph Loader Pro problems

StratDragon

I have G8/V8 and modified morph parameters to make a custom figure

 

I remove the eyelashes

Turn the base sub to 0

export the figure as an OBJ using the default DAZ Studio settings in the OBJ exporter. 

I reset the figure morphs all back to zero

When I load the obj back through Morph Loader Pro the morphs changes the figure to where I had made my customizations but; for example; if I change facial expressions or bend a finger joint the figure distorts, moving the lips might extend a nostril out like a linked morph target having an exaggerated reaction.

if I save the figure with the target changes I made and don’t export them as an OBJ to be brought back as a figure morph target and I make changes to the hands, face, etc. they work fine

I looked on line in a few places but the info I came back with didn’t solve this particular issue. Is there a definitive way of doing this with G8/V8 that is different or DS12 that is different now?

andya_b341b7c5f5

Sounds to me like you need to use 'Adjust Rigging to Shape' after creating your morph.  The individual morphs you used probably do that, but the OBJ format only covers mesh geometry, not rigging.  Have a look at the bones in the Joint Editor after you create your morph; they are probably not quite in the same positions relative to the mesh as they are before you export your OBJ file.

Richard Haseltine

Baking a compound morph to a single morph breaks all the things like joint adjustments and JCMs to correct other morphs - it isn't a good idea. If you want to add modifications to the compound shapeexport the OBJ as you are, but then don't zero the shape and on importing the morph use Reverse Deformations to strip out the existing modifiers leaving just your modifications on top. if you want a master slder to control your compound morph it's better to put the Parameters pane in Edit Mode, by right-click, then create a new controller by right-click in the group you want to add it to, set it to 100%, right-click>ERC Freeze and that should give a single master slider for yur shape.

StratDragon

Richard Haseltine said:

... it's better to put the Parameters pane in Edit Mode, by right-click, then create a new controller by right-click in the group you want to add it to, set it to 100%, right-click>ERC Freeze and that should give a single master slider for yur shape.

Thank you!