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Is it possible to transfer a V4 character to G2F?

EmotionalOutlet3DEmotionalOutlet3D Posts: 243
edited December 1969 in The Commons

I have V4 for G2F (http://www.daz3d.com/victoria-4-for-genesis-2-female) which seemed to indicate in their product info blurp that it was possible to transfer V4 characters - "the Victoria 4 figure shape to see a familiar face" - but I can't seem to find out how to do it and there is no documentation. I've managed to transfer the textures no problem but think I must be missing something obvious to get the shapes to transfer as well. Any suggestions gratefully received.

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  • nightwolf1982nightwolf1982 Posts: 1,226
    edited December 1969

    I don't remember which thread I got these from, but here are the instructions that worked for me; You'll need the Victoria 4 for Genesis 2 Females product to make it work:

    1) Clear the scene, then load V4
    2) Inject desired character face/body morph
    3) Export as OBJ
    4) Clear scene (File>New)
    5) Load V4
    6) Convert to TriAx Weight Map (under Scene tab > Edit > Rigging)
    7) Building|Scripting tab > Morphloader Pro (icon) > select OBJ (created in #3)
    8) Dial in Character morph(which was created in prev step)
    9) Load Genesis
    10) Dial in Genesis corresponding shape (i.e. A3/v3/v4/a4/etc., this is a purchased item)
    11) Run Figure Transfer Utility (Scene > Assets > Transfer Utility) - source= V4 (use default), target = Genesis (Clone->matching figure). Show options, under morph targets, check source morphs…then un-check fit to source figure (you can pretty much uncheck everything else as well)
    12) When complete, Dial In the new Imported morph in Genesis (Parameters Tab, Morphloader section)
    13) Dial in any other needed morphs to make the character look right
    14) File -> Save As -> Support Asset -> DSF Morph File; making sure to check only the new morph and any other required morphs done in #13
    15) Reload Genesis and the Morphs should be there. Note that this will give you one dial to make the morph.

  • LeanaLeana Posts: 12,749
    edited December 1969

    V4 for G2F gives you the ability to use V4 textures, but not morphs. You'll need to transfer them to G2F.

    You can do it with the transfer utility, or using the GenX2 program which should be simpler if you have multiple ones to transfer.
    You'll need GenX2 ( http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-generation-x2 ) and the GenX2 G2 add-on ( http://www.daz3d.com/genx2-addon-for-genesis-2 )

  • riftwitchriftwitch Posts: 1,439
    edited December 1969

    Here's the thread with the tutorials: http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/24093/. I usually use GenX, but this method is cheaper.

  • EmotionalOutlet3DEmotionalOutlet3D Posts: 243
    edited December 1969

    I don't remember which thread I got these from, but here are the instructions that worked for me; You'll need the Victoria 4 for Genesis 2 Females product to make it work:

    Thanks for the instructions which seem straightforward enough! I've gotten to step 8 or 9 but think I'll have to finish in the morning as my brain doesn't function as well at night ... it's an age thing!

  • EmotionalOutlet3DEmotionalOutlet3D Posts: 243
    edited December 1969

    Leana said:
    V4 for G2F gives you the ability to use V4 textures, but not morphs. You'll need to transfer them to G2F.

    You can do it with the transfer utility, or using the GenX2 program which should be simpler if you have multiple ones to transfer.
    You'll need GenX2 ( http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-generation-x2 ) and the GenX2 G2 add-on ( http://www.daz3d.com/genx2-addon-for-genesis-2 )

    The GenXs program is currently on sale I think. So with GenX2 and the add on will this let me transfer the V4 character morphs to G2F ... easily? I'm new to DS but usually good at figuring things out if there is good documentation ...

  • HavosHavos Posts: 5,576
    edited December 1969

    info a377 said:
    Leana said:
    V4 for G2F gives you the ability to use V4 textures, but not morphs. You'll need to transfer them to G2F.

    You can do it with the transfer utility, or using the GenX2 program which should be simpler if you have multiple ones to transfer.
    You'll need GenX2 ( http://www.daz3d.com/genesis-generation-x2 ) and the GenX2 G2 add-on ( http://www.daz3d.com/genx2-addon-for-genesis-2 )

    The GenXs program is currently on sale I think. So with GenX2 and the add on will this let me transfer the V4 character morphs to G2F ... easily? I'm new to DS but usually good at figuring things out if there is good documentation ...

    When GenX is installed you get a new pane under Windows->Panes (tabs) called GenX which allows you to select the source (in this case V4) and the destination (ie G2F).

    There are a number of options you need to learn, but it is not rocket science. Everything is described in a PDF that comes with the product.

    You can also transfer over the bases shapes of S4 and A4 if you own them, plus any other morph.

    Once you have learned how to do it, transfering a V4 character morph to G2F is a matter of a few clicks. Yes, it can also be done using the method described above, but GenX makes the process far easier.

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