Hmm.  Actually, the .cr2 contains 2 actor hip:3 { ... } sections.  The first is already blank, like you specified, yet the hip is loaded.  The second looks like an exact copy of the comparative entry in James.cr2. 

I did confirm that this only happens if I use the base figure as the donor in Quick Conform.  If I use an existing clothing item (unfortunately in short supply for James) this issue does not occur.  Either way, it still works better than the results I got from P6 Setup Room.

thanks