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Converting G8 UV's to G3 UV's or vice versa

gibrril_fa945a6ceegibrril_fa945a6cee Posts: 550
in The Commons

Hi all!!

I'm wondering if it's possible to convert a G8 based normal map to G3 uv layout. I'm using a G3 based texture map, but I like the norml maps for G8 better, so I would like to combine both: texture and bump map from G3 with the normal map from G8.

Is it possible to convert textures from one UV lay-out to another so that either all are G8 based or all G3 based so they can be used in a combination on one figure?

Thanks a lot,

Me

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  • zombietaggerungzombietaggerung Posts: 3,848

    You shouldn't have to. In my understanding/experience they have essentially the exact same UVs, except for the eyes. Just plug the desired G8 Normal map in the proper channel on your G3 figure. 

    Unless I'm totally wrong, then I'm sure someone more experienced than I will be quick to correct me.

  • HavosHavos Posts: 5,590

    G3 and G8 use the same UVs, so any texture using the base G8F/G8M should be usable on Genesis 3 (and vice versa), no conversion needed.

  • gibrril_fa945a6ceegibrril_fa945a6cee Posts: 550
    edited May 2018

    Thanks a lot! Does that also hold up for V7 and V8 and derivates?

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  • RobotHeadArtRobotHeadArt Posts: 917

    V8 uses the same UV as G8 base and G3 base but V7 uses a custom UV.  https://www.daz3d.com/genesis-3-character-uvs-for-genesis-8-female will allow you to use the V7 material on G8F.

  • gibrril_fa945a6ceegibrril_fa945a6cee Posts: 550

    I see. Thanks! And are there any tools available to convert a map for G8 or V8 UV's to another UV set? (eg V7 UV's)

    Thanks a lot,

    Me

  • HavosHavos Posts: 5,590

    There is no such thing as a V8 UV set. The skin for V8 uses the same G3F/G8F UV mapping as base Genesis 3/8.

    There is however a V7 UV set, and this will not fit onto Genesis 8 without some extra work. To get V7 skin onto G8F you either:

    1) Buy this product: https://www.daz3d.com/genesis-3-character-uvs-for-genesis-8-female

    2) Use map transfer to convert V7 skin to G3F UV (this functionality is built into Daz Studio, so no additional products required)

  • gibrril_fa945a6ceegibrril_fa945a6cee Posts: 550

    That works like a charm!!! Thanks a lot for the map transfer tip!!!

    Kind regards,

    Me

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