Actually OperaGuy has my intent correct.
There is a Poser 7 collada exporter here:
graphics.smithmicro.com/go/poser/7/updates/win

If I must use DAZ studio then I will. I have been able to load the collada into Max just fine but everything is invisable, I've scaled up upon import...but still don't see anything.
From what Connie has shown the joints aren't horrific and just need some massaging, at least the bones are there!

Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and lean how to rig in Max. After everything else I've learned to do it can't be impossible. As long as it isn't code...I'm good.
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