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Subject: New to the site


smok3y ( ) posted Tue, 30 December 2008 at 12:18 AM · edited Fri, 16 August 2024 at 3:50 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and to 3d modeling im really into it and although I'm good with a pencil I'm sure 3d modeling will not be easy. Anyway I have a question. I downloaded a trial version of Daz but I don't know where to put downloads that I can use in it (clothing or poses or whatever) can someone help me out here? Is it a certain folder?
P.s. You guys do some amazing things here. Beautiful works of art.


SAMS3D ( ) posted Tue, 30 December 2008 at 3:36 AM

Daz is a little different, but I am pretty sure on their site there are instructions on how to add content to Daz's library.  Here is their link for the tutorials for DAZ3D studio:

http://www.daz3d.com/i/tutorial/0?tut_cat=4&_m=d

Sharen


DaveF ( ) posted Tue, 30 December 2008 at 4:11 AM

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/tutorial/index.php?browse&section_id=18

 I created a series of six video tutorials that are designed specifically for people like you who are just starting out in DAZ Studio. You might find them helpful.

Regards,

Dave Frohmader (Nagus)

DAZ Studio for Beginners Tutorials


Cica ( ) posted Tue, 30 December 2008 at 4:45 AM

Welcome to Renderosity!!!  I just KNOW you're gonna have a great time here!  It takes TONS.... and I do mean TONS of patience working with DAZ or other similar programs.  So I hope you're loaded with it! lol. 

I have the same problem understanding where things go... but the folks here are awesome when it comes to helping us understand the how to's! 

Again, WELCOME, and HAVE FUN!  Happy Rendering! lol


JenX ( ) posted Tue, 30 December 2008 at 8:08 AM

Welcome to Renderosity, Smok3y!  :)

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israphel ( ) posted Thu, 05 February 2009 at 9:47 PM

 Hey CS! Thanks for the tutorials! I'm brand new to 3D modeling, Studio's my first try. I'm having some of the same issues. I got the free Michael Base model and some clothes to add on, as well as the free bundle pack. 

The problem I'm having is getting Studio to recognize them. I'm running in Mac OS-X so my interface may not be the same as your tutorial because of that. 

In my Content Tab, I don't have a Content folder and Studio folder. 

What I have is an Unassigned box, Animals, Motions/Poses, People, Scenes & Props, Tutorials, Utilties, and Vehicles. 

All of these have sub-folders, but only the subfolders in the Unassigned have any content in them. And that seems messed up to me, though I may just not understand what each is. 
Under Camera, I've got 3 pieces of the Stinger spaceship, under Figures I've got mulitple boxes but basically it's Aiko's clothes, Victoria's Casual Clothes, the Aiko3, my animals, Victoria4.2EZ, the V4 shorts and bra (separate folder), background scenery, V4Glamor hair, the Stinger spaceship, and the V4 Trainers.

The Michael and clothes that I got are nowhere to be found. 

Any advice?


DaveF ( ) posted Fri, 06 February 2009 at 5:01 AM

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  Are you viewing "Categories As List" within your content tab? The way you're describing things suggests you are, but I want to be certain.

 

When you install new content into D|S and are viewing "categories as list", the content will show up in an "unassigned" folder. This is due to the content management system in D|S. Until you physically click and drag the content within the "unassigned" folder, and place it where you want (example: Michael's clothing within my content tab in D|S was placed within the People folder, then dragged to the Men folder, then placed within the Michael4-Hiro-4 folder that I created, then dragged into a Clothing folder that I created, and finally dropped into the appropriate category that I also created. See attached image.)

 

You can create or delete any folder (category, as it's referred to in D|S) by right-clicking and holding your mouse (control-click if you're using a Mac mouse). If you right-click and hold within a column, a little window appears with two options — Create Category Here and Hide Empty Categories. Obviously, the "Create Category Here" will allow you to create a new folder/category to put stuff in. If you right-click and hold on an existing folder/category, the window gives you an additional option, which is "Rename Category". This gives you a great deal of freedom when it comes to customizing your content tab. Just remember, the files you're moving around within "View Categories As List" aren't physically being moved within your content folder, just the references to those files are being moved around — sort of like moving around aliases (shortcuts on PC). You can move an alias around anywhere on your Mac, but the program/folder you created the alias for doesn't move.

 

As for the issue of the Michael clothing you installed, but can't find — when you install new content, you have to tell D|S to search for it. Tutorial #4 shows how that's done. It also shows me moving content from the "Unassigned" folder to the destinations I chose for those particular content items. Tutorial #5 shows how I have my content directory organized. Folders you don't see on your content tab but see on mine were folders/categories that I created. That's the beauty of the content manager in D|S; you can organize content in a way that makes sense to you.

 

Does this make sense to you or is there something you're still vague on? I'd be happy to walk you through it.

 

Regards,

Dave Frohmader (Nagus)

DAZ Studio for Beginners Tutorials


israphel ( ) posted Sat, 07 February 2009 at 11:49 AM

 Awesome! 

I got it loaded and recognized. Now I just have to move them around. Thanks for your help!


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