DoctorJellybean said:

Does the removal of the metadata also removes the database entries?

Yes, removing the product entry should remove all related entries in the database. 

Does the removal of the metadata also removes the database entries?

kerry said:

This was the tool that managed to pry open my wallet after months of not spending!

Love it, feeling super organized it's already making the creation process feel way smoother, more fun, and less of a chore of wading through irrelevant items. You can see how I'm using the product in the attached pic. 

The one thing I'm not sure about is how to delete any products created that I don't want anymore, as I got used to using this tool I started to develop a naming convention and a system for organising myself. Actually, now I have a better idea of what I want from my library if I could I would just delete the whole lot and start over. sure it's possible to override stuff but some tool created products i just plain don't want anymore. 

Now I have a bunch of stuff cluttering up my smart content that I wish I could delete but don't know how. 

Exactly the same thing is happening with content wizard too. Had a few fails as I figured it out and now I can't get rid of them in my smart content. 

You can remove the product basically like any other product in DS (you might want to clean up the directory where the shortcuts will be located afterwards, or just leave them, tehy are not taking up a lot of space)

As for the product deletion, select the SmartCollections product in the SmartContent pane. Right-clicking should produce a menu. From that popup-menu, choose "Show Product in Content Library". 

This will take you to the "Products" section on your content library pane, with the product selected. Sometimes, this does not work on the first attempt. Either try to manually locate the product in the library pane, or retry from the SmartContent pane

One you have the product selected in the library pane, right-click on it. A popup menus shows up. From that popup menu, select "Delete".

You will be asked if you really want to remove that product. Select OK. Your SmartCollections product is gone.

This only removes the metadata. For the shortcuts that SmartCollections is creating, you have to remove them from the file system. 

@RiverSoftArt: could a "Remove SmartCollection" be a potential option for the next version?

This one?

https://www.daz3d.com/dforce-blum-for-genesis-8-females

I don't have that one, so can't check to see if the metadata is working or not.

It doesn't say anything about V4.So should be made for your G8/G8.1 characters.

Won't show in Smart Content if  you have anything other than a G8/G8.1 character selected in the Scene.

The file list shows it has a dsx file

http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/public/read_me/index/55249/file_list

So you should be able to select the character in the Scene tab and then on the Smart Content pane scroll down to wardrobe.Select that and it should show up in there.

You can also type the name in the top search box above the Smart Content area and that should filter everything except it so it's the only thing that shows.

If it's not showing up there, then there is a problem with the metadata and you should put in a ticket.

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If you don't want to wait for a ticket.You can fix it yourself in about 30 seconds.

I'll use a product that came from a different store that has no metadata at all for my example.

Load a G8F and select it in the Scene pane.

Have the Smart Content Pane open on one side of your workspace and the Content Library open on the other side.

You need both open at the same time.

Drag and drop the outfit pieces from the Content Library to the Smart Content category you want it to show up in.

Just hover the mouse over the entries to get them to expand open for you so you can select the one you want.

A popup will ask you if the content type and compatibility base are correct.

Don't change anything just click Accept.

Done.

Right click the Smart Content panne tab and select "Content DB maintenance"

Check the box for "Export User Data"

Now you got your custom database saved.

Yes you can do this for any product.

Don't forget to export your user data to save your database work.

I bought it, and it is 'installed,' but I have to look it up by name in the Products folder, it won't show up in Smart content or anywhere else that I can find.  I get that this goes on with V4 figures, but surely a product for G8F should install properly through Daz Central? That's the only reason I paid as much as I did for it.  Is there some kind of simple fix for this, or do I have to go through the whole metadata procedure that I would with V4?

Okay, so I'll bet you are using the Smart Content window with Filter by Context selected. The male poses are not usually defined to work with the female figures (and vice versa), so they will not display without some tweaking (but that's more advanced). Deselect "Filter by Context" and go to the G8 male poses of your choice (easier to find in Product view), and apply them as you like. The G8 female figure (or any other, for that matter) needs to remain selected so that the pose file knows what to act upon.

You could do the same in the Content Library from the folder where the poses were installed (i.e., DAZ Studio Formats\[yourlibraryname]\People\Genesis 8 Male\Poses\...). That is a direct link to the file system, whereas Smart Content is virtual (metadata database stuff).

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2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_ARB_viewport_array

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_ARB_window_pos

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_ATI_draw_buffers

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_ATI_texture_float

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_ATI_texture_mirror_once

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_S3_s3tc

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_texture_env_add

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_abgr

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_bgra

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_bindable_uniform

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_blend_color

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_blend_equation_separate

2022-03-04 00:46:54.539 GL_EXT_blend_func_separate

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_blend_minmax

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_blend_subtract

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_compiled_vertex_array

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_Cg_shader

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_depth_bounds_test

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_direct_state_access

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_draw_buffers2

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_draw_instanced

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_draw_range_elements

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_fog_coord

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_framebuffer_blit

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_framebuffer_multisample

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXTX_framebuffer_mixed_formats : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_framebuffer_multisample_blit_scaled

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_framebuffer_object

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_framebuffer_sRGB

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_geometry_shader4

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_gpu_program_parameters

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_gpu_shader4

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_multi_draw_arrays

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_multiview_texture_multisample : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_multiview_timer_query : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_packed_depth_stencil

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_packed_float

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_packed_pixels

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_pixel_buffer_object

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_point_parameters

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_polygon_offset_clamp : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_post_depth_coverage : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_provoking_vertex

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_raster_multisample : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_rescale_normal

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_secondary_color

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_separate_shader_objects

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_separate_specular_color

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_shader_image_load_formatted : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_shader_image_load_store

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_shader_integer_mix : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_shadow_funcs

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_sparse_texture2 : NOT INITIALIZED

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_stencil_two_side

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_stencil_wrap

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_texture3D

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_texture_array

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_texture_buffer_object

2022-03-04 00:46:54.540 GL_EXT_texture_compression_dxt

Alternatively, check out Richard's comment in https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/554206/the-parting-of-the-lips

The headsplit deformer and Morph Loader Pro import / Attenuate By / dForm was news to me.

 

In my experience, the only reliable import option into DS is .OBJ. All others have serious issues.

The model is at a nice 90 degree angle when I have it up in Blender, but when I export it as a .dae file into DAZ Studio, it's a little off (screenshot attached).  Is there any way I can fix that?

My system is Windows 11, using Studio 4.20 and Blender 3.0.1.

FSMCDesigns said:

I would assume it has to do with the metadata, but that's all I can contribute since I never use smart content

This is old, but it might help

 

Very helpful video. Is the same process used for character morphs? I am trying to associate the Freak 4 with Michael 4 but can't get the body/face morphs to load onto the Mf figure. 

 

Jo said:

I was travelling and ended up sick, so it will be even longer for the tutorial now.

 

But !! I just sat down for an hour in front of the computer and found that it is very, very simple to import and retarget my G2,G3,G8 animations into UE5 now.

So digging out my old harddrives with old daz libraries on them.

You can take an old G2 animation for example, and retarget to G3,G8 or MetaHuman etc inside UE5..

 

I hope you get better soon ^^
That's sounds like a great news, but not sure how to apply that, I'm gonna wait for your tutorial but I'm already happy that you found a new way :)
Take care!

I was travelling and ended up sick, so it will be even longer for the tutorial now.

 

But !! I just sat down for an hour in front of the computer and found that it is very, very simple to import and retarget my G2,G3,G8 animations into UE5 now.

So digging out my old harddrives with old daz libraries on them.

You can take an old G2 animation for example, and retarget to G3,G8 or MetaHuman etc inside UE5..

 

As for diffeomorphic be sure to get the latest version, it should import the full facial bones. The FACS rig is also supported, as well as facial mocap.

https://diffeomorphic.blogspot.com/2021/01/facs.html

https://diffeomorphic.blogspot.com/2021/02/facecap-test.html

I would assume it has to do with the metadata, but that's all I can contribute since I never use smart content

This is old, but it might help

 

I like using both Diffeo and bridge but my problem is the bridge rig doesn't convert to rigify and Diffeo doesn't import the full facial bones, eyes move great but mouth doesnt open or chin doesn't move. there is no way that I found to separate the facial rig from the body rig so I can use Faceit. it looks like Collada, Auto Rig pro and then Faceit to use ARKit

your best bet if not wanting to rig it and weightmap it, is to chop it into parts in a modelling app and import it in bits with parts pivots aligned to 0,0,0.

Then use parenting to reassemble it for animation 

Beginner Challenge - March 2022

 

Are you new to the 3D World? Are you at the beginning stages of learning 3D rendering? Have you been around for a little bit but feel you could benefit from some feedback or instruction? Have you been around awhile and would like to help other members start their creative journey? Well then come and join the fun as we host our newest render challenge!
 

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Posing

This challenge is a general render challenge with the focus being on how you pose the characters in your image. We're providing you with lots of great links on Posing from a variety of sources. To get started, find a photograph or drawing using this link or eg for dance poses this link to use as a reference. (Be sure the image you use is labeled for commercial reuse - though we will only be using it as reference, alternatively use your own personal photographs for reference.) Additional searches approved for use include Running, Fighting. (These links go to DuckDuckGo, which may give different results for different searchers, and should give everyone plenty to choose from.)

Then try to pose your character as closely as possible to match the reference image. For this challenge, please post your reference image or a link to it, and your render. This will give forum viewers an idea of the pose you are trying to achieve and will lead to more helpful suggestions. Have fun!

 

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How to Use Your Software:
Software is often updated, and online tutorials and information often demonstrate older versions of the software. The software version you are using may differ in User Interface and tools available. Please share links to reference material that you have found helpful in the Challenge thread.

in DAZ Studio
Daz Documentation Center [Wiki]
Daz 101: Posing
Pinning, Posing and the Active Pose Tool
Applying Partial Poses
DAZ Studio Tips 2 - Symmetry and Partial Poses
Daz 3D Posing, Pinning Poses, & Morphs
Some good tips in this forum thread.

in Poser
Poser Tutorial: Quick Posing

in Carrara
Dartanbeck's simple method of character animation (Carrara Cafe article, great for those who prefer illustrated written tutorials)
Huge list of helpful forum links (scroll to Animation and Posing section) If you have a problem, your answer might be here!
Carrara 3D Tutorial - Posing a Figure
Posing in Carrara
Posing Tips - Carrara Cafe

in Bryce
While it is not possible to pose things in Bryce, you are welcome to do your posing in another program such as DAZ Studio or Poser, then export and render in Bryce. For information on how to use the Bryce bridge to import a DS scene into Bryce: http://brycebasics.blogspot.com/2009/12/using-daz-studio-with-bryce.html

Always worth a look: last years Posing challenge:

Posing

I will be checking in, as will the rest of the Community Volunteers, to try and help with anything you all may need.

denisnormandin said:

Hi,

Can the zip file to install the Daz bridge to blender be downloaded manually?

The instructions to install the bridge sais that I must start by installing it in Daz Studio, then go to the Blender preferences and install the add-on from C:\Users\*YourUsername*\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Blender\DAZ 3D Add-ons\” and called DTB_v280-283.zip. 
I don't have that.

All I have under C:\Users\*YourUsername*\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Blender... is \2.90\scripts\addons\DTB 

No zip files anywhere along that path.

I'm using Blender 2.9

The export process seams to be working fine from Daz, but I can't import to blender since I can't find the right file.

 

Thanks

 

yukimuki12 said:

goodwinds said:

When exporting from DAZ set SubDivision level = 0

 

ah wow thank you! i will try that but what about pose? all poses are okay? 

yukimuki12: I wasn't able to export poses thru the bridge, if someone knows how to do it I'll appreciate the info. You can try exporting outside the Bridge as Collada or Alembic or even .fbx files and then import them  in Maya as such.