When you first open DAZ3D you will be presented with this screen.
Taking the in program lessons is a very good start to learning the program.
If you install more than DAZ3D the program will open with a premade avatar click on the avatar and hit delete.
First step is to load the Base obj files:
We will use HM_Head.ojb, HM_Upperbody_Nude.obj, and HM_Lowerbody_Nude.obj
Select File - Import or drag and drop the obj files from source folder into the program. If you are designing for attachment texture, you will need to import the necessary mesh files into the program.
Browse to your stored OBJ file and select the one you want to work with.
Do not click "Accept" right away. You need to make some adjustment here change the Scale to be 33% (you can save that preset for future use).
Click "Accept".
Repeat for each OBJ file you want to load.
You can rotate or move around with the tools inside the red box:
Click on the obj file you want to use. On the menu or on the avatar.
That body part will highlight with orange.
Click on the drop down menu for Diffuse Color
Give skin color on your mannequin to make it life-like for better review.
By changing the Red, Green and Blue values.
255 - 207 - 139 is a good skin tone.
Follow the steps below to paint your mannequin:
Click on the Cog above Diffuse Color
Click on Parameter settings.
Click on None and browse to the image you want to load.
Repeat for all textures you want to load.
We will use HM_Head.ojb, HM_Upperbody_Nude.obj, and HM_Lowerbody_Nude.obj
Select File - Import or drag and drop the obj files from source folder into the program. If you are designing for attachment texture, you will need to import the necessary mesh files into the program.
Browse to your stored OBJ file and select the one you want to work with.
Do not click "Accept" right away. You need to make some adjustment here change the Scale to be 33% (you can save that preset for future use).
Click "Accept".
Repeat for each OBJ file you want to load.
You can rotate or move around with the tools inside the red box:
To work with the files loaded, you must be on the Surfacing | Rendering tab
Click on the obj file you want to use. On the menu or on the avatar.
That body part will highlight with orange.
To change colors:
Click on the drop down menu for Diffuse Color
Give skin color on your mannequin to make it life-like for better review.
By changing the Red, Green and Blue values.
255 - 207 - 139 is a good skin tone.
Follow the steps below to paint your mannequin:
To add a texture:
Click on the Cog above Diffuse Color
Repeat for all textures you want to load.
DAZ3D keeps your texture loaded, if you make changes to the texture and what to view in DAZ at this time (until more research) I just close out the program and start it again to clear the files from memory.
