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Mapping a poseable figure? *fixed*

thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
edited October 2012 in Daz Studio Discussion

ok, I have created a simple ghost in Hexagon. In Hexagon I created the uvmaps, and the shading domains. I exported the object. In DS4.5 I grouped it and applied the rigging with the Figure Setup Tools. The figure works and poses. However, it will not accept the uv maps. When in the process should I uv map my figure? What am I doing wrong?

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  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 100,747
    edited December 1969

    Make sureyou didn't miss any polygons when mapping - OBJ doesn't , officially, support partial mapping. You can see if the mapping came across by using the UV View in DS.

  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    The mapping did not come across. the UV view shows one big square.

  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    In fact, UV view shows me one big square for any figure I load, including V4. Now back to my figure -- the uv map can be seen in uv mapper, and even in Poser. Is there something wrong with my DS?

  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited December 1969

    All is OK. You have to select a texture in the Surfaces tab first. It will show you the UV View for each part of the texture you can select.

    It was a good idea to try it on V4, that way you will know it is working.

  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    oooooh. Ok, so I have my grouped figure, and in UV preview, I went to surfaces tab, and clicked on the little picture uv icon, and I can see the uv map. I also do this on the completed, rigged figure and can see the uv map in uv preview. However, when I choose a uv map texture it does not show up on the figure.

  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited October 2012

    How are you trying to show your texture?

    You need to apply the texture to the Surfaces tab in the Diffuse channel. You also need to apply a colour or texture in a 2D paint program onto the UV Template first, then load that in the Surfaces tab.

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  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    Yes, yes. I know how to apply a texture. I did just what you said.

  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited December 1969

    If you apply a texture in the Diffuse channel, it should show on the figure, even if it is not UV mapped.

    It will not fit properly without the mapping, but it will still show up. You have me baffled :)

    Can you show a screenshot like the one below?

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  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    Ok, attached is a screenshot below. I did not paint all of the uvmap, just one arm. It wouldn't matter anyway. If the map was working, the grid would show up, too. But as you can see, there's the map chosen in the diffuse color, and there is nothing showing on my model.

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  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited December 1969

    Have you tried a quick render? Is your viewport set to Texture Shaded? Why not paint the template in a paint program, make it bright green or something. I cannot believe that it wont work.

  • thedragonlord_e5129d5d1cthedragonlord_e5129d5d1c Posts: 52
    edited December 1969

    Uggh! That's it! I did not have it in Texture Shaded. It works! Thank you so much, Jimmy for your patience.

  • JimmyC_2009JimmyC_2009 Posts: 8,891
    edited December 1969

    HaHa. It is sooo easy to do that. I have done it myself, that's why I asked.

    Glad it's working now anyway.

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