Documentation

This is the list of pages about free documentation - which in this context usually but not always means tutorials.

Documentation hosted on this wiki

 * Tips and tricks for finding freebies
 * Notes for new editors

User Guides

 * DAZ Studio 4.x QuickStart Guide
 * DAZ Studio 4.x User Guide
 * separate downloads from the same web page
 * http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/public/software/dazstudio/4/userguide/start

Lists of Tutorials

 * Aiko 3 Tutorials
 * Genesis 2 Female Tutorials
 * Hair Tutorials

0-9

 * 7 Steps To Great Art

A

 * Adding detail from a second texture file
 * for the Poser 5 material room
 * http://www.quinlor.de/tutorials/ (top of page)


 * Adding Metadata to Products
 * for Daz Studio 4+
 * http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/public/software/dazstudio/4/userguide/creating_content/packaging/tutorials/adding_metadata/start


 * Autofit G3F Clothing to G2F
 * https://pdsmith.deviantart.com/art/Autofit-G3F-Clothing-to-G2F-557545174


 * Autofitting Shoes to G2F and G3F
 * https://sickleyield.deviantart.com/art/A-Reminder-on-Autofitting-Shoes-to-Genesis-2-or-3-412985230

B

 * Basic Genesis clothes rigging in Daz Studio 4.5
 * http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/26-basic-genesis-clothes-rigging-in-daz-studio-4-5


 * BrotherHades' SubD Tutorial
 * https://brotherhades.deviantart.com/art/BrotherHades-SubD-Tutorial-99937525


 * Basic Lighting in Daz Studio 4.x
 * http://www.childeoffyre.com/basiclightsDS4.html OR https://www.sharecg.com/v/84240/

C

 * Centaur Combo
 * Create 'Fiery Genesis' in DAZ Studio
 * Character creation using the Daz D-form tool
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/18771/


 * "Cellshading element tutorial" for Poser 4
 * cellshading cloth in Poser 4 "without the glitches common to Cartoon mode"
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20060925192220/http://jjdelpy.free.fr/Poser/textures.html (bottom of page)


 * Conforming Items Using Daz’s Figure Set-up Tools
 * http://www.schells.ca/ConformingItemswithDaz.pdf


 * Converting Poser Materials for use in Daz Studio
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20150204195318/http://www.calida3d.com/tutorials2.shtml


 * Create Genesis 3 Celebrity Characters with Daz Studio
 * http://pixelsizzle.com/tutorials/daz-3d/create-genesis-3-celebrity-characters-with-daz-studio/


 * Creating a Genesis Partial Body Morph in DAZ Studio Pro 4 Using the DForm Tool by RKane_1
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/6484/tutorial-creating-a-genesis-partial-body-morph-in-daz-studio-pro-4-using-the-dform-tool-by-rkane-1#p1


 * Creating a Genesis series Full Body Morph for DAZ Studio Pro 4.10 by RKane_1
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/6483/tutorial-creating-a-genesis-series-full-body-morph-for-daz-studio-pro-4-10-by-rkane-1/p1


 * Creating a Single Dial Morph in Daz Studio 4.7
 * http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/47-morph-in-daz-studio


 * Creating Billboards in DAZ
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/90284/


 * CREATING POSES
 * Skylab's tutorial on how to create poses in Poser
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/77527/


 * créer une fermeture à glissière pour Daz Studio avec Hexagon
 * Create a zipper for DazStudio with Hexagon
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/cr-233-er-une-fermeture-224-glissi-232-re-pour-daz-studio-avec-hexagon/79979


 * Créer un ski avec Hexagon
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/cr-233-er-un-ski-avec-hexagon/78764 or https://www.sharecg.com/v/90592/


 * créer un toboggan pour Daz Studio avec Hexagon
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/cr-233-er-un-toboggan-pour-daz-studio-avec-hexagon/78787 or https://www.sharecg.com/v/90621/


 * Creer une jupe pour DAZ avec Hexagon
 * Create a skirt for DAZ with Hexagon (text in french). Tutoriel en francais au format Word2003, LibreOffice et pdf. Les fichiers hexagon sont inclus
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/creer-une-jupe-pour-daz-avec-hexagon/77381&ca or https://www.sharecg.com/v/88776/


 * Customizing Morphs using Morph Loader Pro or Modifying Morphs In DAZ Studio using Morph Loader Pro
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/233501/customizing-morphs-using-morph-loader-pro or https://esemwy.deviantart.com/art/Customizing-Morphs-731460550

D

 * Day at the Beach Bundle
 * DAZ_FaceGen Artist - Tutoriel
 * This tutorial (PDF) applies only to the FaceGen Artist Home, ie create only a morph for G 1 or G 2 F / M directly in DAZ
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/88518/


 * deformer une jupe pour DAZ avec Hexagon
 * Morph a skirt for DAZ with Hexagon (text in french). Tutoriel en francais au format Word2003, LibreOffice et pdf. Les fichiers duf sont inclus
 * suite logique de creer une jupe pour DAZ avec Hexagon https://www.sharecg.com/v/88430/
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/88515/ or https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/d-233-former-une-jupe-pour-daz-avec-hexagon/77409


 * dForce Tutorial
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dforce-tutorial/84759


 * Dynamic Cloth in Daz Studio 4
 * for DynCreator for DazStudio
 * http://www.childeoffyre.com/dynclothDS4.html OR https://www.sharecg.com/v/84239/


 * Dynamics in Poser 01 - Introduction - PDF Version
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dynamics-in-poser-01---introduction---pdf-version/80225


 * Dynamics in Poser 02 - Simple Clothing Simulation - PDF Version
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dynamics-in-poser-02---simple-clothing-simulation---pdf-version/80226
 * FRQ Tutorial Resources - Dynamics in Poser 02 - Simple Clothing Simulation https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/frq-tutorial-resources---dynamics-in-poser-02---simple-clothing-simulation/80224


 * Dynamics in Poser 03 - Basic Layering - PDF Version
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dynamics-in-poser-03---basic-layering---pdf-version/80652
 * FRQ Tutorial Resources - Dynamics in Poser 03 - Basic Layering https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/frq-tutorial-resources---dynamics-in-poser-03---basic-layering/80651


 * Dynamics in Poser 04 - Troubleshooting I - Fixing Poses - PDF Version
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dynamics-in-poser-04---troubleshooting-i---fixing-poses---pdf-version/80653


 * Dynamics in Poser 05 - Working with Sitting Poses - PDF Version
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/dynamics-in-poser-05---working-with-sitting-poses---pdf-version/80654
 * FRQ Tutorial Resources - Dynamics in Poser 05 - Working with Sitting Poses https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/frq-tutorial-resources---dynamics-in-poser-05---working-with-sitting-poses/80655

E

 * Easy making of JCMs and MCMs in Daz Studio 4.9
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/173151/tutorial-easy-making-of-jcms-and-mcms-in-daz-studio-4-9


 * Easy Skin with Daz Studio and Iray
 * In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to improve the look of human skin in Daz Studio. PDF
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/93338/browse


 * Enhancing textures in DAZ Studio.
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/15756/

F

 * Fitting Loose V4 Clothing to Gn/G2F in DS
 * https://tgunner.deviantart.com/art/Fitting-Loose-V4-Clothing-to-Gn-G2F-in-DS-415265231


 * Franken-Anime Tutorial. (PDF version)
 * How to put Deco's head on Aiko 3's body - the techniques work with any non-TriAx figures, but the specifics are different.
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/33316/


 * From Wings3d Model to Poser Figure
 * a set of advanced tutorials covering the process of setting up a custom Poser figure
 * http://www.quinlor.de/tutorials/ (bottom of page)

G

 * Getting Rid of Poke-Through Using Movement Handles
 * G8 Morph TransfersR1
 * Morphs from G3 to G8
 * https://www.dropbox.com/s/x2vcwnfu7w2wtj9/G8%20Morph%20TransfersR1.zip?dl=0#


 * Glowing Tattoos Tutorial for DAZ Studio
 * https://crimsonight.deviantart.com/art/Glowing-Tattoos-Tutorial-for-DAZ-Studio-483509493


 * GenX - Using the GenX Plugin for Daz Studio
 * http://www.childeoffyre.com/genx-tut.html OR https://www.sharecg.com/v/82334/ OR https://www.sharecg.com/v/82453/


 * GOOD SHEPHERD ROBE PDF TUTORIAL
 * Poser Dynamic Clothes
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/84456/

H

 * How to Install a zip file
 * HDR export from Unreal Engine to Daz Studio
 * http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/71-hdr-export-from-unreal-engine-to-daz-studio


 * How to change hair color in Poser Pro 12
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3zPmjAuQxA


 * How to Install Daz Studio Content
 * https://www.zeddicuss3d.com/how-to-install-daz-studio-content/


 * How to use Dynamic Clothing by Missmmd
 * Daz Studio
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/130341/missmmd-freebies-yay


 * How to use the Poser Format Exporter - **UPDATED - 2016-11-28**
 * Daz Studio
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/6869/how-to-use-the-poser-format-exporter-updated-2016-11-28

I

 * Inside the Asylum Bundle
 * iRay Shaders in DAZ 3D
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/89858/


 * Iray Skin with Backscatter Tutorial
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/86100/


 * Iray Speed up Render Times
 * https://www.zeddicuss3d.com/iray-speed-up-render-times/


 * It didn't look like that in the promo...tutorial
 * using shaders
 * Unavailable

J

 * JCH Digital Designs : The JCH Poser Page
 * http://www.cocs.com/poser/index.htm

M

 * Making a Centaur in DAZ Studio - No other software needed! (merging the Millennium Horse and Victoria 3 to create a centaur - the techniques work with any non-TriAx figures, but the specifics are different)
 * multi object model to single .pp2 - UPDATED
 * Making dynamic clothing that fits your DAZ figure
 * A short tutorial going through the steps I use to convert cr2 files into dynamic props that actually fit the figure I want to use them on. You will need the Dyncreator script and Crossdresser 4.
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/86846/


 * Making glass in DS
 * 3delight
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/45827/#Comment_45827


 * Making high heels shoes for DAZ Genesis 3 Female
 * https://amyaimei.deviantart.com/art/Making-high-heels-shoes-for-DAZ-Genesis-3-Female-621289397


 * Making reflections in poser
 * http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/poser/reflect1.htm AND http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/poser/reflect2.htm AND http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/poser/reflect3.htm


 * Making the Most of Weird Weather (Unavailable) Tutorial
 * Unavailable


 * Modifier un vêtement
 * Tutoriel en francais au format Word2003, LibreOffice et pdf. Suite logique de creer une jupe pour DAZ avec Hexagon et de déformer une jupe pour DAZ avec Hexagon
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/88777/ or https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/modifier-un-v-234-tement/77547&ca


 * Mylochka's Postwork Tutorial for Beginners
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/44947/ AND https://www.sharecg.com/v/44948/ AND https://www.sharecg.com/v/44949/

P

 * Photoshop Tutorial - Divine Details
 * Pick&Drop object animation
 * Paint 3D export to Poser
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgZDlH8P7s


 * Painting Hard Surface Textures
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20140430010704/http://stefan-morrell.com/downloadfiles/Painting-Hard-Surface-Textures.pdf


 * Poser and Advanced Rigging; Creating The Arachadonis (Sample Video)
 * Unavailable


 * Poser Dynamic Tutorial
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/poser-dynamic-tutorial/76919


 * Poser Process Command dictionary for python
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/93408/ or https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/poser-process-command-dictionary-for-python/81683


 * Poser Python Hello World
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20120528123612/http://www.3dtrue.com/tutorial/6.html

Q

 * Quick Lighting Guide for Poser
 * QRG: Importing and Using OBJ Models in Daz Studio 4.9
 * Unavailable

R

 * Rigging the Bus Doors to Open
 * Daz Studio
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/2222076/#Comment_2222076

S

 * Sci-Fi Warrior Bundle
 * Shader Mixer Tutorial I
 * Slaying the Dragon Bundle
 * Sorting Out A Few Problems
 * Saving Partial Poses in Daz Studio 4
 * http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/4-saving-partial-pose-daz-studio-4


 * Saving Poses in DS4
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/85127/


 * Saving Props in Poser
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/saving-props-in-poser/79314


 * Simple Packaging Tutorial
 * packing items for distribution
 * https://www.sharecg.com/v/25719/


 * Simple tutorial for Rigging with DazStudio
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/841629/#Comment_841629


 * Simple tutorial to make a simple texture
 * http://chohole.ovbi.org/texture_tutorial.htm


 * Strand-Based Hair Mini-Tutorial
 * DazStudio
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/335676/strand-based-hair-mini-tutorial/p1

T

 * Tutorial and Material for V4 Head and Face Relief (in German)
 * Terraforming - using the Terraformers tutorial
 * Unavailable


 * Transfer Genesis morphs to Genesis 2 in Daz Studio 4.7
 * http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/48-genesis-morphs-to-genesis-2


 * Tutorial DAZ Studio ERC Feadture
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/tutorial-daz-studio-erc-feadture/81207


 * tutoriel : créer un personnage 1
 * Daz Studio. Tutoriel en francais montrant l'utilisation de Figure Setup et de Joint Editor au format doc et pdf
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/tutoriel-cr-233-er-un-personnage-1/80098


 * Making a Transparency Map
 * http://www.childeoffyre.com/transmaptut.html

U

 * Using Auto-Fit - Genesis to Genesis 2 Female
 * Using Auto-Fit - Genesis to Genesis 2 Male
 * Using Auto-Fit - Michael 4 to Genesis 2 Male
 * Using Auto-Fit - Victoria 4 to Genesis 2 Female
 * Using the EyeTool
 * Using The Skye Development Pack To Make Clothes
 * Uber Area Lighting : The Basics
 * https://www.daz3d.com/forums/viewthread/14536/


 * Using Game Ready OBJ Models in Daz Studio 4.9
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/using-game-ready-obj-models-in-daz-studio-4-9/77137


 * Using magnets in poser
 * http://www.microbion.co.uk/graphics/poser/magnets.htm


 * Using Nodes in Poser to add items on to skin textures
 * http://chohole.ovbi.org/nodes.htm


 * Using the DAZ Millennium Dragon
 * http://www.microbion.co.uk/files/pdfs/Using%20the%20DAZ%20Millennium%20Dragon.pdf

W

 * Winter Dress for G8F includes a tutorial describing how to apply textures and shaders in Daz Studio 4 Pro.

Y

 * "Yohushading tutorial" for Poser 4
 * cellshading characters in Poser 4
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20060925192220/http://jjdelpy.free.fr/Poser/textures.html (second from bottom)

External Collections of Tutorials
These need to be indexed here...
 * Morphography tutorials
 * http://www.morphography.uk.vu/tutorials.html


 * ShareCG : Tutorials
 * https://www.sharecg.com/b/3/Tutorials


 * Tutorials by SnowSultan
 * https://snowsultan.deviantart.com/gallery/37289683/Tutorials


 * Tutorials by Sickleyield
 * https://sickleyield.deviantart.com/journal (not organized, but full of tutorials and information spread throughout)

Geeky Nuts-and-Bolts Documentation
Most people will never need to look at anything in this section ... but if you do need it, no substitutes will work.


 * OBJ FILE FORMAT
 * how to read and edit an OBJ file in a text editor, ignoring the commands not supported by Poser 3
 * https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mbz/personal/graphics/obj.html


 * Poser : Unofficial CR2 File Specification
 * https://web.archive.org/web/20100816175838/http://www.kuroyumes-developmentzone.com/poser/poserfilespec/ucr2filespec_dec2004.pdf