Update:

1) I added a separte "Back" surface to avoid the words appear on the back of the belt. (ss1)
2) The installation ZIP is attached. I've saved the figure and morph assets. You just extract the folders in ZIP file to your Daz Library (overwrite!). Then find 2 wearable presets in : Your Daz Library\Figures\!BlackBelt\ Then load them as needed. (ss2)

CASINC said:

background said:

If you could get permission to transfer your DAZ assets, which you say are about 40K, do you know anyone who would be willing to pay a significant amount for them? Some of them must be 10 year old assets. Someone new to DAZ is unlikely to want to commit to hundreds of dollars of content. Someone who is heavily 'into' DAZ may already have a lot of the same assets.

Just brainstorming options, whether or not I could find a buyer and for how much is up in the air. That would be very subjective to the buyer. I wouldn't expect to get full retail value, type of thing. I would rather be able to sell access to my account based on monthly subscriptions, but...

..indeed. over the 16+ years I've been at this I've accumulated a total of (retail value) 1.145  million USD in content software (also have Carrara Hexagon and Bryce), plugins, & such..  Current Value is a little over 61,000 USD (enough for a down payment on a nice house).  A large portion is old pre-Genesis content so it likely is worth even less.today.

foxyfoxfurries said:

crosswind said:

All, right ~ The attached ZIP file is for G8F version. It's dForce ready. There're 4 morphs on Belt, Bend Front morphs are used for some extreme poses before simulation (ss 1 ~ 2). And Waist Down morph is on Pants ! (ss 3)

Everything is in Scene file, so you can freely save Belt as whatever Figure asset or Wearable Preset as well as save Waist Down morph on Pants as a Morph Asset. Texture maps, OBJ file, UV template and a Phtoshoshop template are all included. Extract Runtime folder to your Daz Library first before opening Scene file.

Only I had no time to make all pJCMs on Belt 'cause that'll take more time. Since it is dForce Ready, so it should work well in most of the cases. Have fun !  Also check PM in your Inbox.

Edit: The words on the belt uses Diffuse Overlay with a Mask image... so you can see the words only when Preview or Render. Add whatever you want by opening included PSD or the UV template file in GIMP or Ps to edit the Text layer. (ss4)

Sended you back a DM :) 

Thank you for your generosity ! Have fun and feel free to let me know if there's any issue.

crosswind said:

or if you know Blender, send the simulated item to Blender, tweak it there, then import it as a delta morph with Morph Loader Pro.

I'd second this method.

The original post highlights one of the major shortcomings of dForce. Some other cloth simulation alternatives are able to adjust the drape while it is simulating - that's why a lot of people buy Marvelous Designer but either exporting to Blender or simulating in MD should not be necessary. 

crosswind said:

All, right ~ The attached ZIP file is for G8F version. It's dForce ready. There're 4 morphs on Belt, Bend Front morphs are used for some extreme poses before simulation (ss 1 ~ 2). And Waist Down morph is on Pants ! (ss 3)

Everything is in Scene file, so you can freely save Belt as whatever Figure asset or Wearable Preset as well as save Waist Down morph on Pants as a Morph Asset. Texture maps, OBJ file, UV template and a Phtoshoshop template are all included. Extract Runtime folder to your Daz Library first before opening Scene file.

Only I had no time to make all pJCMs on Belt 'cause that'll take more time. Since it is dForce Ready, so it should work well in most of the cases. Have fun !  Also check PM in your Inbox.

Edit: The words on the belt uses Diffuse Overlay with a Mask image... so you can see the words only when Preview or Render. Add whatever you want by opening included PSD or the UV template file in GIMP or Ps to edit the Text layer. (ss4)

Sended you back a DM :) 

All, right ~ The attached ZIP file is for G8F version. It's dForce ready. There're 4 morphs on Belt, Bend Front morphs are used for some extreme poses before simulation (ss 1 ~ 2). And Waist Down morph is on Pants ! (ss 3)

Everything is in Scene file, so you can freely save Belt as whatever Figure asset or Wearable Preset as well as save Waist Down morph on Pants as a Morph Asset. Texture maps, OBJ file, UV template and a Phtoshoshop template are all included. Extract Runtime folder to your Daz Library first before opening Scene file.

Only I had no time to make all pJCMs on Belt 'cause that'll take more time. Since it is dForce Ready, so it should work well in most of the cases. Have fun !  Also check PM in your Inbox.

Edit: The words on the belt uses Diffuse Overlay with a Mask image... so you can see the words only when Preview or Render. Add whatever you want by opening included PSD or the UV template file in GIMP or Ps to edit the Text layer. (ss4)

So a little update, the morphs are in fact in the list but only when searched on the Parameters tab, not the Shaping tab.  The author left the Type field blank.  Fixing that doesn't seem to solve the issue though because any preset of any type (character, shaping, etc) saved with them dialed does not register that they were dialed when the preset is loaded.

As for your question Richard, the morphs have a /data/Daz 3D/Genesis 8/Female/Morphs/ path like all my other morphs, the only thing that appears non-standard is the ID Path.  Instead of the standard Genesis8Female#FBMVictoria8:?value format it's just a verbatim repeat of the Morph's name/label parameter.

Also, the Owner parameter is Node : Genesis8Female as opposed to Morph : FBMVictoria8 etc but I don't really know if that's an issue or not.

Skin injection? PMD are Poser's external binary morph files, so used for morphs on Poser figures (which should work in Poser, so I assume this is for Daz Studio). Unfortunately the PMD code was not very stable, which is why Daz Studio stopped trying to support it - as a result it may well be that the injecor would fail with some files, and it may well have been dropped by its developer for that reason (although DeltaX has not been active for a long time anyway). Unless the readme allows redistribution no one who has a copy will be able to give you one.

A properties preset won't add new morphs to an existing item, only a scene/scene subset or a Character preset used to load a new figure can do that (as far as I know). If you click the gear icon on the morph slider and select Parameter Settings do the details rfer to an external file?

UncannyValet said:

crosswind said:

UncannyValet said:

To add, the only PA tool is the dForce Hair Modifier, which enables all of the good things that come with dForce Hair.  Like using Surface UVs, SBH generation from guide strands, simulation properties, and so on.

But is not needed to simply import hair that was built in other software like Blender or Xgen.

We know that Daz manipulates "polyline hair" with the way of dynamically generating PR/PS hairs by using SBH techniques rahter than using a static mesh which may bring challenge even disaster to some user's DS Viewport. 

Generating the child hairs with dForce modifier would be ideal as there are numerous functionalities that are provided through that process, not only dForce functionality but the ability to generate child hairs similar to SBH Editor. But given that is only for PA's, then the challenges of polyline hair need to be accepted. Perhaps some users will struggle with very high vert count of polyline hair, but I don't think it is any more demanding than turning Preview PR Hairs on.  Personally, when I have 1-2mil polyline hair in viewport it is fine, but something like 6mil does slow it down noticeably.  I dont presume to know how best to optimise for users with "potato" PCs other than reducing the vert count.

For morphs, the deltas for every strand needs to be saved in the morph, not just changes to guide strands, so i suspect that will increase the load time of the morphs and size dsf files.

Actually SBH's morphs are loaded pretty quickly and DSF files are normally with small sizes even uncompressed.

We know users have no way to add dForce capability to SBH as well as make morphs on SBH since only dFormers work statically on SBH in the Scene only. But additionally I was told that Daz gives some tools to PAs to efficiently convert, import/export SBH as well as make morphs on them... isn't that true ?
 

The process I described above would be similar to the process Daz PAs likely follow, except they would, as a final/intermediate step, add a dForce Hair Modifier to the imported lines.  There used to be a video here explaining the process that PAs follow but the uploader appears to have made it private in the last few days. 
 

Im not sure what PAs can/cannot do or the extra functions they have (and maybe i was wrong to say their only tool is the dForce Hair modifier), all I can address is the things we can do as non PA.  We can:

• add morphs to polylines/splines/curves 
• export SBH made in SBH Editor (anyone can export at any Render Tesselation Sides value)
• import SBH that was made in SBH Editor (exported at any Render Tesselation Sides value)
• import Curves from other software 
• Import mesh from other softwaare and convert to lines

Yes I was told some workflows can be workaround but may be time-consuming as well as with some limitations. I've never tried any but just learned to make transmapped ones or directly render in Blender by using Diffoe on the hairs made with HairTools.

I'll try them when having time and further check with my PA friends. Thank you.

crosswind said:

UncannyValet said:

To add, the only PA tool is the dForce Hair Modifier, which enables all of the good things that come with dForce Hair.  Like using Surface UVs, SBH generation from guide strands, simulation properties, and so on.

But is not needed to simply import hair that was built in other software like Blender or Xgen.

We know that Daz manipulates "polyline hair" with the way of dynamically generating PR/PS hairs by using SBH techniques rahter than using a static mesh which may bring challenge even disaster to some user's DS Viewport. 

Generating the child hairs with dForce modifier would be ideal as there are numerous functionalities that are provided through that process, not only dForce functionality but the ability to generate child hairs similar to SBH Editor. But given that is only for PA's, then the challenges of polyline hair need to be accepted. Perhaps some users will struggle with very high vert count of polyline hair, but I don't think it is any more demanding than turning Preview PR Hairs on.  Personally, when I have 1-2mil polyline hair in viewport it is fine, but something like 6mil does slow it down noticeably.  I dont presume to know how best to optimise for users with "potato" PCs other than reducing the vert count.
For morphs, the deltas for every strand needs to be saved in the morph, not just changes to guide strands, so i suspect that will increase the load time of the morphs and size dsf files.

We know users have no way to add dForce capability to SBH as well as make morphs on SBH since only dFormers work statically on SBH in the Scene only. But additionally I was told that Daz gives some tools to PAs to efficiently convert, import/export SBH as well as make morphs on them... isn't that true ?
 

The process I described above would be similar to the process Daz PAs likely follow, except they would, as a final/intermediate step, add a dForce Hair Modifier to the imported lines.  There used to be a video here explaining the process that PAs follow but the uploader appears to have made it private in the last few days. 
 

Im not sure what PAs can/cannot do or the extra functions they have (and maybe i was wrong to say their only tool is the dForce Hair modifier), all I can address is the things we can do as non PA.  We can:

• add morphs to polylines/splines/curves 
• export SBH made in SBH Editor (anyone can export at any Render Tesselation Sides value)
• import SBH that was made in SBH Editor (exported at any Render Tesselation Sides value)
• import Curves from other software 
• Import mesh from other softwaare and convert to lines
• rig polyline hair using transfer utility

with those functions available to all users, it is sufficient to make polyline hair.

Morning folks.

I bought a character on one of the third party sites, and I do not like the way it was packaged.  Everything works, it's just not saved as ideal asset types.  The character is saved as a Properties Preset (which I almost never use) that injects the morphs into an already loaded G8F.  I suppose I can see the benefit of this as it doesn't add morphs to the default G8F morph list, thus keeping bloat and load times down, but it's just a hassle not having access to the morphs for blending with other characters and needing to take the extra step of loading a generic G8F first etc.

Is there a safe way to add the morphs to the G8F morph list without the risk of dupes?  Perhaps save as>morph assets with them loaded, then just never use the Properties Preset again (as that would inject the morphs a second time)?  Would that work?

Just looking for guidance before I do something wrong and break it lol.

Ocularian Clops

https://www.daz3d.com/ocularian-clops-for-genesis-9

The Ocularian is a happy little Imp, searching the galaxy for adventure.

Artfully sculpted onto Genesis 9, this character is crafted to exacting standards of poseability in body and expressions, giving her loads of personality. While care was taken to ensure most expressions work smoothly some expressions may distort due to the extreme facial morph.

This set was designed with ultra-realistic PBR texture techniques. The High Definition morphs, High Quality textures really bring this character to life for your renders.

What's Included and Features

• Ocularian for Genesis 9: (.DUF)
  • Ocularian Character Preset
  • Ocularian Shaping Preset
• Material Options:
  • 03 Full Male Skin Mat with Male anatomical Elements
  • 05 Eye Material Presets
  • 01 Face Graft for Single Eye

rcourtri_789f4b1c6b said:

CASINC said:

Question 2, is there anyway to sell a (my) Daz account without Daz going all ape sh@t over terms and conditions?

Kindest answer: You could write Daz a letter requesting an amendment (either for you as an individual or for anyone in the world) to a longstanding and rather industry-typical End User License Agreement, allowing for you to transfer your licenses to a third party (or multiple parties) for your monetary gain.  This doesn't violate any law of physics that I'm aware of, so if Daz/Tafi agrees, you're good to go!

Best answer: Apesh*t?  Probably depends on whether the good folks at Daz/Tafi are in a good or bad mood, whether they've had a lot of coffee or energy drinks, and how often they get requests to completely disregard the terms of the EULA to their financial disadvantage.  They may get enough such requests that they are a routine matter and nothing to get excited about.  They may find the request hilarious--You'll be giving them a moment of genuine levity in an otherwise stressful or boring day.  I think those outcomes are more likely than an enraged reaction. Their response might be a polite but terse variation on "NO", or a non-profane reminder of the legally binding EULA you agreed to, which clearly states that your licenses are non-transferable, and a promise to pursue legal remedies should you attempt to transfer licensed content to third parties.

I can't imagine Daz seriously considering a refund for anything not covered by a rather generous 30-day refund policy, much less giving you the go-ahead on selling your licenses. 

I genuinely sympathize with those who have spent a lot of money and time on stuff or ventures which didn't work out.  If it were possible to remedy every poor or unlucky decision I've made in my professional life, I'm going to have to go through multiple sizable volumes of error or misfortune.  But, rather than indulge in fantasy, it's probably better to chalk it up to experience and move on as best we can.

background said:

If you could get permission to transfer your DAZ assets, which you say are about 40K, do you know anyone who would be willing to pay a significant amount for them? Some of them must be 10 year old assets. Someone new to DAZ is unlikely to want to commit to hundreds of dollars of content. Someone who is heavily 'into' DAZ may already have a lot of the same assets.

It may not be common knowledge, hence the earlier replies in this thread, but there is a way to do it.  I can make a full tutorial which I will post soon but basically the steps are:
1. Convert Hair Curves to something that you can export. There are many ways to do this, but an option is to do the following:

1. Right click your Hair Curves and select Convert to>Mesh (or you can go to the top panel and select Object>Convert to>Mesh)
2. Right click the converted Mesh and select Convert to>Curve (Important: select Curve not Curves).  This step may take a very long time depending on hair complexity.  

2. Bevel the edges of the Curve to make tubes

1. In the Object Data Properties panel, you should see Geometry>Bevel option.
2. Change the resolution to 0
3. Change the diameter to 0.01 (or some other low value)

3. Export the object as .obj file and import to Daz Studio

4. Within Daz Studio, you need to convert to splines that will work with Daz Studio Iray Curves

1. Select the Hair and go to Edit>Obejct>Geometry>Convert Tubes to Lines

5. Rig the hair to your Figure or Haircap by going to Edit>Object>Transfer Utility and running the utility

At the moment, the steps 2-4 appear to be necessary, as simply exporting Curves from Blender and importing to Daz Studio does not work with Iray Curves. It will render but you will not have a smooth contiguous curve.

If you want to add morphs, you will need to follow the same process for each morph up to and including step 4 and then export the converted lines as obj, and import using Morph Loader Pro.

or if you know Blender, send the simulated item to Blender, tweak it there, then import it as a delta morph with Morph Loader Pro.

crosswind said:

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Oh wow it looks great!!! If you can make the belt more father at the fabric that come out it can be even more amazing! I don't mind to pay you for that as well with paypal if you have :)
Also one question , Can I make it more "low" if I use it , for example like the image I sent?
And I know the belt need to be on the shirt I was in martial arts as well BUT i love it on the pants because it looks badass :P

 The belt is a freebie rather than a Product from me, you don't need to pay for it ! But my bad... I overlooked you need it for G8F... I used the pants of G8M, haha ~ I'll tweak it.

So lets' confirm first:
- What do you mean by "...make the belt more father at the fabric that come out" ? You want the belt longer or something ? like in ss1?
- Then you want to make the pants lower? to show more belly ? like the one in ss2 ?

Do you have that Karate product I showed you above ?

Edit: The waistband of G8F's pants from that Product is narrower than G8M's, then the BlackBelt has to be turned narrower as well... (ss 3 ~ 4) Are you okay with that ? Or I made a wider morph on the pants ?

Ohhh amazing! Yes I want lower to show the belly more , I love when its low pants on my girls hehe (how you made it on the GF8 its perfect!) about the belt I want it more "fatter" not to much long but fir the pants  like the red I show here. Also loved the japanese touch on the black belt! GREAT!
And yes I have this karate item I bought it hehe , Also feel free with me! I dont mind to pay for it! you work on that :)
If you have discord or send me here I dont mind to pay you as well ^^

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Oh wow it looks great!!! If you can make the belt more father at the fabric that come out it can be even more amazing! I don't mind to pay you for that as well with paypal if you have :)
Also one question , Can I make it more "low" if I use it , for example like the image I sent?
And I know the belt need to be on the shirt I was in martial arts as well BUT i love it on the pants because it looks badass :P

 The belt is a freebie rather than a Product from me, you don't need to pay for it ! But my bad... I overlooked you need it for G8F... I used the pants of G8M, haha ~ I'll tweak it.

So lets' confirm first:
- What do you mean by "...make the belt more father at the fabric that come out" ? You want the belt longer or something ? like in ss1?
- Then you want to make the pants lower? to show more belly ? like the one in ss2 ?

Do you have that Karate product I showed you above ?

Edit: The waistband of G8F's pants from that Product is narrower than G8M's, then the BlackBelt has to be turned narrower as well... (ss 3 ~ 4) Are you okay with that ? Or I made a wider morph on the pants ?

CASINC said:

Question 2, is there anyway to sell a (my) Daz account without Daz going all ape sh@t over terms and conditions?

Kindest answer: You could write Daz a letter requesting an amendment (either for you as an individual or for anyone in the world) to a longstanding and rather industry-typical End User License Agreement, allowing for you to transfer your licenses to a third party (or multiple parties) for your monetary gain.  This doesn't violate any law of physics that I'm aware of, so if Daz/Tafi agrees, you're good to go!

Best answer: Apesh*t?  Probably depends on whether the good folks at Daz/Tafi are in a good or bad mood, whether they've had a lot of coffee or energy drinks, and how often they get requests to completely disregard the terms of the EULA to their financial disadvantage.  They may get enough such requests that they are a routine matter and nothing to get excited about.  They may find the request hilarious--You'll be giving them a moment of genuine levity in an otherwise stressful or boring day.  I think those outcomes are more likely than an enraged reaction. Their response might be a polite but terse variation on "NO", or a non-profane reminder of the legally binding EULA you agreed to, which clearly states that your licenses are non-transferable, and a promise to pursue legal remedies should you attempt to transfer licensed content to third parties.

I can't imagine Daz seriously considering a refund for anything not covered by a rather generous 30-day refund policy, much less giving you the go-ahead on selling your licenses. 

I genuinely sympathize with those who have spent a lot of money and time on stuff or ventures which didn't work out.  If it were possible to remedy every poor or unlucky decision I've made in my professional life, I'm going to have to go through multiple sizable volumes of error or misfortune.  But, rather than indulge in fantasy, it's probably better to chalk it up to experience and move on as best we can.