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[edit]

User Guides[edit]

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[edit]

Individual Tutorials[edit]

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/ OR https://www.deviantart.com/childe-of-fyre/art/COF-Tutorial-Dynamic-Cloth-Basics-in-DS-4-594293960

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[edit]

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[edit]

Fitting Loose V4 Clothing to Gn/G2F in DS: https://tgunner.deviantart.com/art/Fitting-Loose-V4-Clothing-to-Gn-G2F-in-DS-415265231
Fitting V4 and legacy footwear (and boots) with minimal distortion by mtl1 aka CoffeeArt01: DazStudio G3F, G8F; https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/406241/freebie-tutorial-fitting-v4-legacy-footwear-almost-distortion-free
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[edit]

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/ OR https://www.deviantart.com/childe-of-fyre/art/COF-GenX-Tutorial-565415231
GOOD SHEPHERD ROBE PDF TUTORIAL: Poser Dynamic Clothes; https://www.sharecg.com/v/84456/

H[edit]

How to Install a zip file

HDR export from Unreal Engine to Daz Studio: https://web.archive.org/web/20220524194651/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: Unavailable
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[edit]

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

J[edit]

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

M[edit]

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[edit]

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
PZ2 to DUF, Nothing Is Impossible with Daz Studio: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/pz2-to-duf-nothing-is-impossible-with-daz-studio/85173

Q[edit]

Quick Lighting Guide for Poser

QRG: Importing and Using OBJ Models in Daz Studio 4.9: Unavailable
Qt Designer, Create Your Own Stand Alone Version for Advanced Windows Users: This one-page quick guide is provided in PDF format. Please note that this instruction was not designed for inexperienced Windows users. If you are unfamiliar with how the Windows O/S file system works, then please consult a friend or associate to assist you. If you have a legal copy of Daz Studio installed on your system, then you also have a licensed version of the Qt Designer application. This quick guide will tell you what is needed to separate Qt Designer from Daz Studio so that you can use it in developing your own Daz Scripts.; https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/qt-designer-create-your-own-stand-alone-version-for-advanced-windows-users/85152

R[edit]

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

S[edit]

Saving Partial Poses in Daz Studio 4: https://web.archive.org/web/20220524191905/http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/4-saving-partial-pose-daz-studio-4
Saving Poses in DS4: http://www.childeoffyre.com/cof-tutorial-savingposes.html OR https://www.sharecg.com/v/85127/ OR https://www.deviantart.com/childe-of-fyre/art/COF-Tutorial-Saving-Poses-in-DS4-611341873
Saving Props in Poser: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/saving-props-in-poser/79314
Setting up Poser format files in DS: https://www.sharecg.com/v/96458/
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[edit]

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: https://web.archive.org/web/20220524191201/http://www.digi-dotz.com/index.php/free-poses/tutorials/daz-studio-tutorials/48-genesis-morphs-to-genesis-2
Tutorial - Created Weighted D-Formers in Daz: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/tutorial---created-weighted-d-formers-in-daz/85735
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 OR https://www.deviantart.com/childe-of-fyre/art/Texture-Tutorial-Making-a-Transparency-Map-533814952

U[edit]

Uber Area Lighting: The Basics: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/viewthread/14536/
Unofficial CR2 File Specification: https://web.archive.org/web/20120622114348/http://www.kuroyumes-developmentzone.com/poserfilespec/introduction.html
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[edit]

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

Y[edit]

"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[edit]

These need to be indexed here...

Morphography tutorials: https://web.archive.org/web/20100704105007/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[edit]

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