A while back I opened the  Aiko obj in truespace and deleted several parts, the proceeded  mold the item around Aiko (it took me a long time, so I will never do it again) to create a simple cat suit, with no legs or arms etc. I then ran it through UVMapper and created a map, took into Photoshop and painted in certain areas, and then created a transparancy to take care of the other areas. That is how I came up with the outfit above.

My Question is is using transparancy maps on a full body suit proper or rather cheap. ( I am looking at putting some things in the market place)

And if it is ok to do this...I am looking at Deminsion3d 2nd skin...would I be able to sell the obj and cr2 that is created with it... I don't have it yet, but it looks like it would be save me weeks of molding items around a figure

Thank you
Beos53

if the polygons of the clothing item were derived from the figure, then it would be illegal to redistribute IMVHO. I ain't a lawyer. but if it were lofted or shaped independently of the figure's polygons, it would be legal.

To answer part of the questions: with what you are doing with a catsuit and transmaps is OK. Now here is where the problems arise, getting the painted, costume, area to look real and simulate an modelled item. Personally I use very little second skin textures for that reason. Just some food for thought while you are experimenting.

Skinning the mesh sounds like a EULA violation... why not just sell a texture and morph for an existing bodysuit product? Do clothes with transparency shadow correctly? Can the market bear yet more sexy fantasy clothing?

Quote - A while back I opened the  Aiko obj in truespace and deleted several parts,

 

Imo...If you are using Aiko's mesh as part of your product, then I believe you are violating the EULA. What I mean by used is if any part of Aiko's original polygons are part of your product. 

Now if you just used Aiko's mesh as sort of a guide or dummy, and you built something around that mesh...then you are creating brand new polygons and you would be okay.

I'm not a lawyer and if you have any doubt I would encourage you to contact the company and ask, they are more than helpful over there.
Hope this helps

Attached Link: "Making Clothing" Tutorial

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Hi beos53,

Please see the note on Page 13 of the tutorial using the link above the image.**

cheers,
dr geep
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Well thanks everyone for their answers, with the note on Page 13 I guess I won't try this again and Deminsion 3d 2nd skin is out except for mabey personal things

Thanks again
Beps53