Daz to Roblox Exporter Beta
The Daz to Roblox Exporter Beta is now available, providing a streamlined solution for converting Daz Original Genesis 9 characters and content into Roblox-compatible avatars. Whether you’re a developer looking to speed up your workflow or a player eager to customize your Roblox experience, this tool has you covered. In this blog, we’ll explore the features of the new Daz to Roblox exporter, provide troubleshooting tips, and share techniques to help you make the most of this powerful tool.
Designed for developers and creators, this exporter automates essential steps like rig conversion, texture baking, and mesh segmentation, making it easier than ever to bring your Daz Original Genesis 9 characters and assets into Roblox. It’s a great tool for streamlining your workflow and ensuring full compatibility with Roblox’s platform.
Perfect for solo and indie developers with limited 3D modeling experience, the exporter includes:
- Conversion to R15 and S1 rigs
- Built-in modesty coverings baked onto textures
- Automatic texture atlas generation
- Mesh segmentation for Roblox-compatible body parts
- Decimation of high-resolution meshes for optimal performance
This exporter helps you save time and lets you focus on creating, whether you’re developing a game or bringing your characters to life in Roblox.
Daz to Roblox: 30 Day Beta
The Daz to Roblox Exporter is launching with a 30-day beta period, giving early adopters a chance to test and refine their workflow. During this beta, all users who download the exporter will have the right to download, export, and resell Daz Original content in Roblox exclusively. After the beta period ends, the exporter will remain free to use but will require a Roblox Reseller License (details to follow).
Required Software and Licensing
To use the Daz to Roblox Exporter, you’ll need the latest version of Daz Studio, which can be downloaded from here. Additionally, make sure you have Blender 3.6 LTS or later and the latest version of Roblox Studio. These tools are essential for preparing and exporting your Daz character to Roblox.
Roblox Starter Essentials
The Daz to Roblox Exporter also includes a package of Roblox Starter Essentials to help streamline the process of getting your character Roblox game-ready. This collection features modesty overlays that align with Roblox community guidelines, 2D and 3D eyebrow and eyelash sets, and several other template files designed to complement the exporter. These essentials will provide you with everything you need to ensure your character is optimized and fully compatible with Roblox.
How to Download and Install Daz to Roblox
Take a look at this helpful guide where Jay walks you through downloading and installing the Daz to Roblox Exporter as well as transferring characters over to Roblox. For more support or if you encounter any bugs, contact our Help team.
Tips, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices
1. Gaps Between Body Parts Using Rthro Narrow Rig Scale
The Problem:
When using the Rthro Narrow Rig Scale, gaps may appear between your character’s body parts.
The Solution:
– Open Roblox Studio and navigate to:
Avatar > Customize > Head & Body > Build.
– Adjust the Body Type slider to the top-left corner of the Body Type triangle.
2. Leaning Back Animation When Idle
The Problem:
Your character leans back unnaturally while idle.
The Solution:
Customize your character’s animations by selecting:
– Realistic-Idle or
– Rthro Idle in Roblox Studio.
3. Textures Rejected by Roblox Studio
The Problem:
After importing your .fbx file, Roblox Studio rejects the ColorMap, NormalMap, or RoughnessMap within seconds.
The Solution:
1. Locate the `.fbm` texture subfolder in the same directory as your .fbx file.
2. Delete the `.fbm` folder.
3. Re-import the 3D file into Roblox Studio.
Daz Has You Covered: Modesty Morphs for Content Moderation
Daz has you covered with modesty overlays and the “Breasts Gone Morph” option in the “Roblox Export Options” dialog. This helpful overlay applies to your shape, minimizing the risk of rejection by Roblox’s moderation team and keeping your Roblox account safe. To further ensure compliance with moderation policies, check out Genesis 9 Body Shapes, which includes the “Breast Gone” shape. If you’re a Premier member, this product is automatically included in your membership!
Further Customization
Replacement Asset Options
– Eyebrows:
– Use the custom 2D eyebrows included in the latest Daz to Roblox exporter (must be manually added).
– Or, replace with game-ready eyebrow meshes or custom texture-based options.
– Eyelashes:
– Add the custom 2D eyelashes from the Daz to Roblox exporter (must be manually added).
– Or, swap them out for Roblox-compatible meshes or your own custom 3D or texture-based lashes.
Accessory Optimization
Merge All Clothing Together:
Perfect for multi-part outfits like armor, this tool combines meshes into a single object and materials into a texture atlas.
Remove Hidden Geometry:
Delete unseen portions of the mesh (e.g., undershirts or jacket linings) for cleaner, more efficient exports.
Remove Hair Cap:
Simplifies hair assets by removing scalp or hair cap geometry from Daz hair models.
Looking to the Future
While the exporter is packed with cool new features, there are a few limitations to keep in mind in our current stage:
– Genesis 8/8.1 characters are not yet supported.
– Strand-based hair cannot currently be converted.
Not to fret – we are always looking to improve our exporters so stay tuned for expanded functionality in future updates!
Ready to dive in? Download the Daz to Roblox Studio Exporter Beta today!
