TroutFace said:

LeatherGryphon said:

chohole said:

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Genesis 3 is free, as were Genesis 2 and 1. There is a Genesis 3 starter essentials pack in your product library. SO you can play with Genesis 3 without spending a penny.

As a product of the 70s counter-culture who has survived, I owe my survival to learning to manage addiction. I know that if I try G3, the initial free sample will not satisfy my curiosity nor squelch my desire. Mrs. Reagan advised us to "Just say NO". So I will wait until my current drug of choice loses its effectiveness and I can afford to purchase the new long list of required headshop paraphernalia ... again.

For me, no, this is the end of DS for me. I simply find no use for it 90% of the time, I'm spending a vast amount of time with Bryce and I'm far happier with how the results are more applicable to my purpose. Every item in my wishlist is a Bryce item.

No diss on DS, it's just not useful for my purposes any more. *shrug*

LeatherGryphon said:

chohole said:

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Genesis 3 is free, as were Genesis 2 and 1. There is a Genesis 3 starter essentials pack in your product library. SO you can play with Genesis 3 without spending a penny.

As a product of the 70s counter-culture who has survived, I owe my survival to learning to manage addiction. I know that if I try G3, the initial free sample will not satisfy my curiosity nor squelch my desire. Mrs. Reagan advised us to "Just say NO". So I will wait until my current drug of choice loses its effectiveness and I can afford to purchase the new long list of required headshop paraphernalia ... again.

For me, no, this is the end of DS for me. I simply find no use for it 90% of the time, I'm spending a vast amount of time with Bryce and I'm far happier with how the results are more applicable to my purpose. Every item in my wishlist is a Bryce item.

No diss on DS, it's just not useful for my purposes any more. *shrug*

chohole said:

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Genesis 3 is free, as were Genesis 2 and 1. There is a Genesis 3 starter essentials pack in your product library. SO you can play with Genesis 3 without spending a penny.

As a product of the 70s counter-culture who has survived, I owe my survival to learning to manage addiction. I know that if I try G3, the initial free sample will not satisfy my curiosity nor squelch my desire. Mrs. Reagan advised us to "Just say NO". So I will wait until my current drug of choice loses its effectiveness and I can afford to purchase the new long list of required headshop paraphernalia ... again.

Why don't you try this:

http://www.daz3d.com/headshop-9 it is designed for creating head morphs using a front and side photo, and will give convert the texture as well. The morphs are for Genesis 1 or 2.

I purchased Headshop 9 directly from Abalone and it is not working properly. So, this is causing me to get ill.

Have a look at this thread here : http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/57574/

I also have some cool things that I purchased from Runtime DNA. They don’t show up. I really like the Daz Content Management but does everything need to be installed directly from it? Has it made Daz proprietary?

the DAZ Install Manager (DIM) can ONLY be used to install DAZ 3D content bought from the store here. If the content you have bought from RDNA is in ZIP files, simply merge the content of the zips with your current DAZ content folder, or create a new one just for content from other stores.
If you are not sure how to do that, please start another thread.
Do I need a copy of Poser 2014 as well? What do you guys do for older figures that say it is compatible but is not being displayed?

I am not tech support just a forumite .... my OS is W7, D/S4.8 the latest. D/S was installed manually to wherever it is it wanted to go [somewhere in My Programs].

The Headshop plugin ... I had to run the installer to a "holding folder" on the desktop. Then copy/pasted everything to their appropriate places as per the instructions in the included .pdf file. And it works :-)

Abalone LLC said:

Hanako Hime said:

My copy isn't working, either. My support ticket at DAZ has been very slow to be addressed, so I emailed the PA last night.

The address is info AT abalonellc.com but be aware that to get tech support, they're going to ask you to call a not-toll-free number or skype with them.

As a convenience, I might add. It is easier to give a live tech support than via email, but if that's how you like, no problem.
(Actually, Skype is super for tech support, as we can share screens and usually solve problems in minutes, instead a lenghty back-and-forth via emails. Both of you probably have unusual DAZ Studio installation (maybe not on c drive, etc), and that is what needs to be established.)
Please let tech support at abalone know exactly your DAZ Studio version (warning, 4.8 beta won't work), and we can take it from there.
Laslo (Abalone Tech Support)
Ps: HeadShop was tested and passed by DAZ QA for 3 months and they built a DAZ installer as well.

Live tech support is awesome, except when you work 40+ hours a week and are exhausted when you get home. I'll be contacting you, but it's going to have to wait until I'm not falling down in bed when I get home from work. ;_;

I purchased Headshop 9 directly from Abalone and it is not working properly. So, this is causing me to get ill.
I also have some cool things that I purchased from Runtime DNA. They don't show up. I really like the Daz Content Management but does everything need to be installed directly from it? Has it made Daz proprietary?
Do I need a copy of Poser 2014 as well? What do you guys do for older figures that say it is compatible but is not being displayed?

Hanako Hime said:

My copy isn't working, either. My support ticket at DAZ has been very slow to be addressed, so I emailed the PA last night.

The address is info AT abalonellc.com but be aware that to get tech support, they're going to ask you to call a not-toll-free number or skype with them.

As a convenience, I might add. It is easier to give a live tech support than via email, but if that's how you like, no problem.
(Actually, Skype is super for tech support, as we can share screens and usually solve problems in minutes, instead a lenghty back-and-forth via emails. Both of you probably have unusual DAZ Studio installation (maybe not on c drive, etc), and that is what needs to be established.)
Please let tech support at abalone know exactly your DAZ Studio version (warning, 4.8 beta won't work), and we can take it from there.
Laslo (Abalone Tech Support)
Ps: HeadShop was tested and passed by DAZ QA for 3 months and they built a DAZ installer as well.

I cannot get HeadShop to run, it crashes before I even get to a place to find out where to get support.

Could someone who has a working copy tell me where to go for support on it?

Thanks,
-Erik

And If you use HeadShop 9 can you distribute it?

Higgo78 said:

I have only owned Headshop for 48 hours and havent had much time to really put it through its paces. But its a no-brainer I reckon...

Headshop is $69.95 at the moment, it morphs the whole head, not just the face; and you have a great range of base ages to start with.

Facegen is expensive and you then need to pay $100 USD for the exporter so around $400 USD all up...

Don't get me wrong, facegen is also very good, but I have found that the morph transfer to genesis warps the eyes in most cases. Sometimes beyond repair.

At the end of the day, the higher quality image you have to start with will determine how good your results are. If you are modelling with Hi-Res prints... expect an awesome result. If substandard photo, it is more of a struggle.

For what little use I have had from it, Headshop 9 would definitely be my choice if I were going to buy between the two. Hope this helps :)

It helps a lot, thanks

I have only owned Headshop for 48 hours and havent had much time to really put it through its paces. But its a no-brainer I reckon...

Headshop is $69.95 at the moment, it morphs the whole head, not just the face; and you have a great range of base ages to start with.

Facegen is expensive and you then need to pay $100 USD for the exporter so around $400 USD all up...

Don't get me wrong, facegen is also very good, but I have found that the morph transfer to genesis warps the eyes in most cases. Sometimes beyond repair.

At the end of the day, the higher quality image you have to start with will determine how good your results are. If you are modelling with Hi-Res prints... expect an awesome result. If substandard photo, it is more of a struggle.

For what little use I have had from it, Headshop 9 would definitely be my choice if I were going to buy between the two. Hope this helps :)

Higgo78 said:

I have Headshop 9 if you still need something done.... And I have facegen for genesis also, but Headshop is the goods!!! Thanks Laslo!

I am interested in acquiring one of those 2 (ie Facegen or Headshop) at some point. Which would you say does the best job at getting an approximate likeness?

I have Headshop 9 if you still need something done.... And I have facegen for genesis also, but Headshop is the goods!!! Thanks Laslo!

Xero7489 said:

Abalone LLC said:

DrPingy said:

I have made some test with success.
But I have a question to profile image.
I have a profile image too.
Where I can provide this?
I saw in the profile windows a unkwon profile (I think the standard image created by my project image? ).

Second question:
I created a project start with DAZ3D. I save the Project to edit it later on.
How can I connect to DAZ Studio again?

Answers:
1. Currently we don't support import profile images. Next version - yes.
2. HeadShop can save projects in an .hds format, which can be later edited and used via DAZ Studio. Just make sure you have the same character on stage, start HeadShop and open saved project. Make changes and when you export, it will apply changes to the figure in Studio

yes i did everything they way it was explained, but still getting the same error message

This is really a Tech Support issue that cannot be solved on Forum. We need to ask questions before suggesting a solution. Kindly email to info at abalonellc.com or call Tech Support at 650-302-0894. We can also share screens via skype: skype name is lasloves.
Any of these just not Forum...

Abalone LLC said:

DrPingy said:

I have made some test with success.
But I have a question to profile image.
I have a profile image too.
Where I can provide this?
I saw in the profile windows a unkwon profile (I think the standard image created by my project image? ).

Second question:
I created a project start with DAZ3D. I save the Project to edit it later on.
How can I connect to DAZ Studio again?

Answers:
1. Currently we don't support import profile images. Next version - yes.
2. HeadShop can save projects in an .hds format, which can be later edited and used via DAZ Studio. Just make sure you have the same character on stage, start HeadShop and open saved project. Make changes and when you export, it will apply changes to the figure in Studio

yes i did everything they way it was explained, but still getting the same error message

DrPingy said:

I have made some test with success.
But I have a question to profile image.
I have a profile image too.
Where I can provide this?
I saw in the profile windows a unkwon profile (I think the standard image created by my project image? ).

Second question:
I created a project start with DAZ3D. I save the Project to edit it later on.
How can I connect to DAZ Studio again?

Answers:
1. Currently we don't support import profile images. Next version - yes.
2. HeadShop can save projects in an .hds format, which can be later edited and used via DAZ Studio. Just make sure you have the same character on stage, start HeadShop and open saved project. Make changes and when you export, it will apply changes to the figure in Studio

Xero7489 said:

im having an issue, im using daz 4.7, victoria 4 model. i do everything as explained, all directories set up as explained, when i finally export the head, i get the following message:

Headshop directory "(name)" could not be created because the selected figure does not have a valid runtime folder

any ideas on how to fix this?

Victoria 4 is a non-Genesis 2 model, so you need to click on the "Import OBJ" button when loading.
It should load back as other non-Gen figures.
If you still have problems, pls. let's take it off the forum and call Abalone Tech Support at 650-302-0894 or email. (info at abalonellc.com)
Laslo

im having an issue, im using daz 4.7, victoria 4 model. i do everything as explained, all directories set up as explained, when i finally export the head, i get the following message:

Headshop directory "(name)" could not be created because the selected figure does not have a valid runtime folder

any ideas on how to fix this?