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

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

 * Create 'Fiery Genesis' in DAZ Studio
 * Centaur Combo
 * Combine Victoria 6 and Millennium Horse 2 to make a centaur
 * https://issuu.com/philatdsc/docs/ds_creative_16 (pages 22-23)


 * 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
 * http://www.calida3d.com/tutorials2.shtml


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


 * 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

D

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

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


 * 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
 * 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 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

I

 * Inside the Asylum Bundle
 * 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
 * http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=3723

J

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

M

 * multi object model to single .pp2 - UPDATED
 * 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.
 * http://docs.daz3d.com/doku.php/artzone/pub/tutorials/dazstudio/studio-character04


 * 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 Tutorial
 * http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=11985


 * 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)
 * http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=11580


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


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

Q

 * QRG: Importing and Using OBJ Models in Daz Studio 4.9
 * https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/qrg-importing-and-using-obj-models-in-daz-studio-4-9/77136

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/


 * 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

T

 * Terraforming - using the Terraformers tutorial
 * http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=4828


 * 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


 * 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
 * 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


 * Using the EyeTool
 * http://www.3duniverse.co.za/store/product?Using-the-EyeTool

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.


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