Attached Link: CLICK HERE to download Wings3D

Have you ever thought, "Gee, I sure would like to make my own model using something from Poser and modifying it the way I want." :blink:

Well, wonder no more. Ol' Doc Geep's gonna show you how we can modify a model from Poser using "Wings3D" (a free modeling program).
(Note - Use the Attached LInk: (above) to download a free copy of Wings3D)

This is a SPECIAL EDITION for "rokket."

Stay tuned right here and we'll get started just as soon as I can figure out how to do it. :lol:

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

**P.S. Questions are always welcome so don't be bashful. :blink:
**

**There are no dumb questions ... :huh:
**

... only (sometimes) dumb answers.

Awwww. I'm blushing!

And I can't wait to see this...

First, we select our model ... then we use the Grouping Tool to make a New Group with all the polygons in the area to be used for the mini-skirt.

Next, we Create Prop (in the Group Editor) using the selected (red) polygons.

Then, we're ready to export the New Prop using the Wavefront OBJ... Export function.

Now we can Import the New Prop into Wings3D to create our mini-skirt for Fiona.

Looking forward to this. Thank you.

Attached Link: CLICK HERE to download a copy of Wings3D ... It's FREE ! - ;=]

... Import it into Wings3D so we can modify it to make a miniskirt for Fiona.

We'd better hurry ... she's getting cold.

If you don't have Wings3D ... download a FREE copy from www.wings.com.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

I am with you so far... I have gotten this far with Sydney's mesh, but I did it differently. I think your method would work better...

Ok? ... Ok .... Don't understand it?  Don't worry, just change the Import & Export scales and it'll work just fine.

Got it loaded? ... Uh oh ... where is it? Next ...

Awesome! Can't wait to see the rest.

"Got it loaded? ... Uh oh ... where is it? Next ..."

I hear Mr. Naysay is good at chasing skirts.  :laugh:

I just downloaded Blender for OSX to give it a go. Now going to watch the Good Doctor see what he shows us about Wings. Hope this tut really takes off and flys!

We can't modify it if we can't see it so ...

First, we locate ... then we modify ... :biggrin:

• Use the "A" key

I am definitely with you so far! We are getting to the good part now... :woot:

... It will be easier to just SELECT some of the mesh and then ...

... ... REMOVE it ... Next ...

**BUT - DO NOT ... I repeat ... DO NOT REMOVE anything ..... yet!

**

Then we can create some new faces where we want them ...

Tweak mode is very useful for modifying a mesh but ...

... it may cause a problem when trying to select vertices, edges, or faces.

So, let's turn it OFF for now.  We will use it later.

Now ... Back to the show ... Next ...

If you missed a few faces ...
... Just (re) select them and use the .Hole. function again.

Now we can start with the (re) construction on the miniskirt for Fiona.

Now, let's learn how to ...
... Add new Vertices, Edges, and Faces. ... Next ...

And finally, here is the step I have been waiting for!

Quote - And finally, here is the step I have been waiting for!

And it only took 8 pages ... :lol:

Pretty exciting, huh?! :lol:

This should complete our miniskirt, right? :blink:

I don't think it's done... it won't fit the model like this, right?

Correct ... Give that man a GOLD STAR !

... I was just checking to see if anyone was paying attention. :biggrin:

Making the model fit correctly ... Next ...

I am going to play with this on a much higher poly count model...

Uh... after I finish my space craft...

Here's one way to help locate it/them and how to fix it/them.

Now let's get Fiona (or part of her) into Wings and see how we can make the miniskirt fit properly. ... Next ...

Questions? ... :blink:

I gave it a shot with Sydney's mesh, but I goofed up and didn't take out enough of the leg and hip. The edges were facing inward, so connect didn't work. I'll try it again later and let you know if I catch up to you in this tut, doc.

Doc???

Yes, what can I do for you? :blink:

Let's color our miniskirt ... Here's how.

Now ... Let's go back to Poser and make ...
... a dressform that we can use in Wings to refine our miniskirt.

Next ...

I thought I'd lost ya! It's been a day or two since you posted. I guess you do have a life outside of this, huh? Hahaha..

Make your dressform and then let's go back into Wings. :biggrin:

Question: Back on tut page 9. you selected the edges first and then went into vertex mode and asked why you did this. Was this done to make sure you only ended up with the correct-target points you wanted and didn't add any strays or some other reason?

Yes, you are correct.  It is easier to see (and thus get the correct ones selected) ...
... edges than it is to see vertices and whether or not they are selected.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question! Recently started looking for a simplier interfaced modeler to do simple tasks. Will now give Wings a peek.

Attached Link: "Wings 101" tutorial by Dr Geep

Then you might be interested in this tut.
(click da link)

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Thank you for this. When I get time, I'll work on it. Hope to make scrubs for Antonia. Work is in the way now. I'll check out the Wings tutorial first. Can't thank you enough.

Quote - Thank you for this. When I get time, I'll work on it. Hope to make scrubs for Antonia. Work is in the way now. I'll check out the Wings tutorial first. Can't thank you enough.

You just did and ...
... you're quite welcome.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Oh no not another fourm to join :laugh:

Next question. Poser Tut's! Wings Tut's!....do you ever sleep?

thanks for the link to the wings tut

Export the "Mini1dressform" from Poser and then ...

Import "Mini1dressform.obj" into Wings ...

Then use one of Wings orthographic cameras to view from the FRONT and then move Mini1dressform so it is located in the center of all 3 axes, X, Y, and Z.

Did you forget to apply some color in Poser's Material Room before you exported the Mini1dressform object? :blink:

... No problem ... let's see how we can do it in Wings.

Wings Material ... Next ...

Creating new Material in Wings is easy ... when you know how. :biggrin:

Create material for the dressform and then we'll see how to APPLY it. :smile

Next ...

Next ... to Tweak or not to Tweak ... ... Next ...

The anticipation is killing me! :biggrin:

Dr Geep.  NaySayGuy is crying.

I never understood the mirroring/break thing.   Like editing one side of the skirt to fit and the other side will mirror?  if that is even possible?

re: da NaySayGuy crying ... why? :blink:
(ref: Page 15 - because it's not on his menu ... so he must have something selected)

"I never understood the mirroring/break thing.   Like editing one side of the skirt to fit and the other side will mirror?  if that is even possible?"

>>> Yes but it's 7 years bad luck if you break it. :lol:*

Mirror? ... .  Yes, it's easy ... well ... when you know how, it's easy.

We will do that next ... since you asked. :biggrin:

so easy it's a breeze?    thanks! 

Mirrors!!!!!!

Good to know when you are creating a complicated mesh like a person, so that you get symmetry throughout the model.... nice....

I can't wait for that.

And ...
If we totally screw it up :scared:  ... no problem ... just delete it and make another copy.

Cool, no?! :biggrin:

Let's DO IT and then see how Wings ".Mirror." function works ... Next ...

I told you it was easy ... :biggrin:

Now, let's do a little ... surgery ??? :scared: ... Next ...

HAY ! Serjeree? Yuze beter cut dat out doc, ha ha.

Now, let's get back to our skirt and apply what we have learned, ok? ... Ok. :biggrin:

Symmetry and the skirt ... **Next ...
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HAY dat simatree?  Ain't dat whar dey berry da ded guyz ha ha?

Gotta love NaySayGuy...........!     He's right on top of this stuff!

I hate to be the thorn in the side or the pain somewhere else, but Wings 1.4 does no longer have a true mirror function, although I swear I saw it in older versions.  Meaning, do half a head, say the left side, select, hit "Mirror", and the right side would appear.  And I'll swear Wings used to do that.  IIRC, the popup used to give a choice of "Mirror" or "Mirror and create new object."