eclark1894
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I know I'm being rather dense, but I'm not a DS user, at all. So, what, exactly, goes into the data folder?
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DAZ Studio data folder
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eclark1894
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So if I import a Poser object or Blender object into Studio, Then save it too the library, is that where Studio would put the geometry? Or do I have to place the geometry files there myself?
eclark1894
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Why didn't they just name it the geometry folder then? Why confuse people?
Why didn't they just name it the geometry folder then? Why confuse people?
Also morphs, so much more in there than just geometry. Therefore the generic "data", I guess.
True... thanks Pen & 3W - it's not just geometry...I was trying to simplify things by comparing it to the Geometry folder in Poser and that's really unfair to the way DS works -
Yes, all sorts of stuff like morphs and geometry and uvs are part of "data".
Yes, all sorts of stuff like morphs and geometry and uvs are part of "data".
Yes, the data folder contains the main data for building the figure or object, the uv's, the morphs, an all inclusive folder for a product. You would save out the product using the File>Save As> SupportAsset> Figure/Prop Assets or if it's a morph for a character (like say my Bruna morphs) you would choose Morph Asset(s)....
To add to that when you're saving a figure/prop asset a dialogue pops up which allows you to set the data for the product. At the top of this box is the author/vendor name and also an option to name the product. This is a good practice to get into. If you see the image above that Ram posted everything is in lovely neat folders. Which makes it easy to grab. Also by defining what it is in the remaining 4 sections it will do things like
1. First one will put a tag on the icon saying whether it's wardrobe, accessories, hair etc.,
2. Will place a copy of your product in the default library so if someone uses the default library they can find it easily under whatever you put in this section.
3. Will tell smart content if it's a texture for an outfit.
4. Is where you put the figure it's compatible with.
You'll also have the option underneath those items to click smart parenting.
1. First one will put a tag on the icon saying whether it's wardrobe, accessories, hair etc.,
2. Will place a copy of your product in the default library so if someone uses the default library they can find it easily under whatever you put in this section.
3. Will tell smart content if it's a texture for an outfit.
4. Is where you put the figure it's compatible with.
You'll also have the option underneath those items to click smart parenting.
Those tags we fill out are called "metadata", which are used to create all the necessary folders automatically - something we terribly lack in Poser. From a content creator's perspective, that's one thing I LOVE about DS - it knows where to place all contents we create by using (or reusing) metadata. I have hopes one day Poser will adopt this method. It's ridiculous that Poser is already in version 11 and it still doesn't know where to place it's geometry and textures. >_<
eclark1894
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For the record, Poser does allow you to fill out metadata info, but it doesn't do the automatic folder creation and placement.
BTW, what happens if you move a folder in DS from where it was created or placed?
BTW, what happens if you move a folder in DS from where it was created or placed?
eclark1894
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Can a user edit the metadata? Tell it where he moves it to?
Not that I'm aware of. Creating metadata is no small task. I did that for my first pose pack in the store. Mind you, poses are easy as it's one inclusive product but if you have a clothing sets with mats with multiple items ... it's a bit hairy. I forewent doing metadata for my upcoming Training Gear stack that's just been uploaded. Too much hassle I may, when I get some time (yea right) and do proper meta data for the products but then there are those that like to move folders around, I get it but for meta data you move a folder then the metadata is no good.