***[Poser only at present, although I'm working on the DAZ Studio version too]***
How about smartprops that work with around 50+ different figures?
Smartprops that are smart enough to automatically apply an appropriate hand pose?
That's the idea behind the five Smart+ Poser props, the PropGoto+ Poser pose file, and the associated PoserPython scripts in my latest "Generic Smart+ And PropGoto+ For Poser 6+" freebie upload...
Renderosity Freestuff: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=73724
ShareCG: http://www.sharecg.com/v/75429/galle...For-Poser-6%2B
The core of this release is a rework of the original Smart+ prop idea based around:
- A 'GenericSmartProp.py' PoserPython script containing the main functionality
- A 'SmartPlusData.txt' plain text file containing all the figure support parameters
Includes updates to the five previously released Smart+ Props:
- The Dha (S.E.Asian sword
- The three S.E. Asian shields
- The water jar scoop
PropGoto+ allows you to:
- Move a previously loaded Smart+ prop from anywhere in the scene to any supported figure's hand, including from one hand to the other, or from one figure's hand to another figure's hand.
- Move an ordinary prop (i.e. non-Smart+) in the same way as a Smart+ prop by using a Smart+ 'DummyHand' proxy (this is a little bit more complex, but once you know how it's very easy - instructions included in the PDF User Guide, and a couple of helper poses/scripts are included to make it easier)
Three PDF guides included:
- A User Guide for the basics. How to load a Smart+ prop, how to use PropGoto+ with a Smart+ prop, and how to use PropGoto+ with the 'DummyHand' proxy and an ordinary prop.
- A Datafile Guide if you want to edit the datafile to add support for additional figures, change parameters for existing figures, or remove figures that you never use.
- A 'Make Your Own Smart+ Props' guide explaining how to convert an ordinary prop into a Smart+ prop (you'll need a modeling program to move/rotate the complete mesh, and an editor to make a couple of modifications to a newly created PP2)
N.B. The current release is targetted for 'rod-grip' type props - i.e. props with a cylindrical handle/handgrip a couple of centimetres in diameter that you curl all four fingers and thumb around to grasp.
All the PoserPython scripts are in uncompiled .py format so that code-monkeys can take a look, slap their foreheads, and think "this is held together with sticky tape and chewing gum!" - I know, but it works! :)
*Supported figures with the default datafile:
- DAZ Gen 1-2: Aiko, Michael 1/2, Stephanie, Victoria 1/2.
- DAZ Gen 3: Aiko 3, David, Hiro 3, Laura 3, Luke 3, Michael 3, Stephanie Petite 3, The FREAK, The Girl, Victoria 3.
- DAZ Gen 4: Michael 4 (and Hiro 4, The FREAK 4), Victoria 4 (and Aiko 4, She-Freak 4, Stephanie 4, The Girl 4).
- DAZ Gen 5: Genesis (original base figure only).
- Poser 5: P5 Don, P5 Judy.
- Poser 6: P6 James, P6 Jessi, Miki2, Miki4.
- Poser 7: G2 Simon, G2 Sydney, G2 James, G2 Jessi.
- Poser 8: Alyson, Ryan.
- Poser 9: Alyson2, Ryan2 (and Tyler).
- Sixus 1: Adam2, Behemoth, Behemoth2, HER, HIM, Project Human Female, Project Human Male, Thrusty.
- Kirwyn's: K, KEZ, KEZ-WM, KOZ-WM.
- Others: Antonia, Apollo, Cynthia (BVH), Dawn (Hivewire), F202 Dollie, MayaDoll, The Princess/Heroine (Dark Anvil)*
The 3Dcheapskate* occasionally posts sensible stuff. Usually by accident.
And it usually uses Poser 11, with units set to inches. Except when it's using Poser 6 or PP2014, or when its units are set to PNU.
*also available in ShareCG, DAZ, and HiveWire3D flavours (the DeviantArt and CGBytes flavour have been discontinued).
