GamePrint: 3D Print Plugin
Death Z
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Okay so I'm using Daz 10 pro and I've installed the GamePrint: 3D Print Plugin, both automaticlly and manually and it's not showing up.
Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or whats going on?
thank you
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Hey Death Z,
Yes don't worry, this has happened before.
You need to activate the GamePrint plugin. There is a serial code that you need to enter.
You can find the step by step instructions here.
https://daz3d.gameprint.net/help
How to
Ordering your figurine through GamePrint is very straightforward.
Step 1: Install the GamePrint plugin from Daz Install Manager.
1.1 Once the install is done go to Help > About Installed Plugins look for GamePrint
1.2 To Activate the plugin copy the Serial number from My Account > My Serial Numbers then restart Daz Studio
Figure(1) GamePrint 3D Print Serial Number
Figure (2) GamePrint 3D Print Activation
Step 2: After installation launch or restart Daz Studio.
2.1 Once it loads the pane is "GamePrint 3D Print". See Figure (1)
2.2 Once you click "GamePrint 3D Print", the pane window appears. See Figure (2)
Figure (3) Menu item for GamePrint plugin
Figure (4) GamePrint 3D Print pane
Step 3: Select a node
You have to choose a node to continue. Otherwise, a message will appear asking you to select a node. All nested nodes for your character or scene will be included.
The pane itself can be moved and docked so feel free to place it anywhere you like in the interface.
Figure (5) GamePrint 3D Print pane docked to the left side of the screen
Step 4: Set Settings
Once you selected the part(s) you want to order then you will need to choose the settings you want to use before you hit the “Order” button.
Below is a list of the settings that you can use:
Size: We offer two sizes 7 & 12 inches except for the Standard material finish it's only available in 7 inches, Also try our beta miniature sizes for the Primer & Single color material finishes which is available in 2 & 3 inches.
Material finish:We offer four types of material finishes, Collectible, Standard, Single color & Primer check below to know more about the material finishes.
Primer: Primed and ready for hand painting, this is a great option if you are looking to hand paint it yourself.
Single color: Painted in the vibrant color of your choice. Polished, finished and ready to display.
Standard: High quality, full-color hand painted figurine. Exceptional artistry placed on the main focal point of the character. Limited shading and detail on non-focal points. Artist interpretation may vary.
Collectible: Premium full-color hand painted figurine. Outstanding artistry and focus placed on the entire figure. Detailed shading. Artist interpretation may change.
Step 5: Click "Order" or "Download STL"
Once you are done you can chose to click on Order button for submitting your character to be printed or click on Download STL for submitting your character to be repaired, then your selection will be uploaded to GamePrint for processing, and during the upload stage, you will be able to track the progress using a progress bar.
Figure (6) GamePrint 3D Print pane options and order button
Figure (7) Uploading progress
Step 6: Login/Sign Up
Once the export process is over then you will be prompted to login/signup if you are not logged in, or you will be redirected to the capture, repair page once you became logged in user.
Figure (9) Login window
At this stage, you can view your model and review your selected options. Also you can make changes regarding the Material finish or size, and you will be required to specify the number of characters that your models contain before confirming the order, If you have a coupon code, then just fill it in and hit apply to get your discount. Click order to confirm.
Figure (8) Review page on GamePrint
If you don’t have an account with GamePrint then you will need to sign up.
Figure (10) Signup window
Step 7: Review your order
At this stage, you can view your model and review your selected printing or repairing options. Also you can make changes regarding the Material finish or size for printing, and for repairing you will be able to do changes regarding repair type & size, and you will be required to specify the number of characters that your models contain before confirming the order or when applying for a custom repair, If you have a coupon code, then just fill it in and hit apply to get your discount. Click order to confirm, or Click PayPal checkout to get your repair done.
Step 8: Add Address
Once you click on “Order” you will be redirected to the order review page, you will need to add or select an address to ship to, once done click on “Place order”. Note: This is applicable for Printing orders only.
Figure (11) Order review and adding\selecting address
Figure (12) Adding address
Figure (13) Address information
Step 9: Payment information
We use PayPal as a payment methods, you may checkout as guest user with your Credit Card or use your PayPal account, either way after selecting your preferred method click on "PayPal Checkout" button, then you will be prompted to fill in the payment information, PayPal is really solid and secure way for processing your payments.
Figure (14) Payment information
Step 10: Order received
At this point your order is received and we will send you more details including a tracking number.
Figure (15) Order received dialog
Step 11: Tracking orders
You can track orders using the “My Orders” page which can be accessed through the main menu-> orders , to get more information about your order then click on “Order page” button.
Figure (16) My Orders page
Figure (17) Order page
If your character has no issues with it, and our production team gives the final go ahead, expect to get one or two emails to keep you in the loop of the crafting of your figurine.
Figure (18) Order shipped