Daz to Blender with Gens using Diffeomorphic (The Correct Way)

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Character Workflow

Step 1: Preparing Characters in DAZ Studio

1. Character Creation

   • Build character with unique body shapes and features for diversity.
   • Add hair.
   • Set mesh resolution to "Base."

2. Morph Creation

   • Create morphs for the character.
   • Save the scene as Base Mesh (for use with clothing).
   • Export via Diffeomorphic script or File > Export to Blender (creates a DBZ file next to the DUF file).

3. Genital Setup

   • Add genitals, shell, and apply gen material. Use shell fix if needed.
   • Save the scene as Nude.
   • Export via Diffeomorphic script or File > Export to Blender (DBZ file).

4. Outfit Creation

   • Create outfits and save each:
     • Underwear
     • Casual 01
     • Casual 02
     • Uniform
     • Swimwear
     • Formal
     • Special (e.g., bondage gear or themed outfits).
   • Export each outfit as DBZ file with Diffeomorphic.

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Step 2: Import to Blender and Prepare Characters for Rigging, IK, and Deformations

Setting Up Blender

5. Clear the Scene
   • Press A then X to delete everything in the scene.
6. Open Import Tool
   • Press N to bring up the toolbar.
   • Select Easy Import DAZ tool.

Importing DAZ Files

7. Select DUF File and configure import settings:

   • Operator Presets: Genesis 9
   • Mesh Fitting: DBZ file
   • Material Method: BSDF (Cycles Only)
   • Merge Materials: Enabled
   • Eliminate Empties: Enabled
   • Merge Rigs: Enabled
     • Create Duplicate Bones
   • Bone Setup:
     • Make all bones posable
     • Face Units, Expressions, Visemes, FACS (Details and Expressions), Body, JCMs, Flexions
   • Transfer Settings:
     • Transfer to Face Meshes, Shapekeys
   • Rig Type: MHX
   • Additional Bone Settings:
     • Tweak Bones, Finger IK

8. Import Character

   • Click Easy Import to bring in the character.

Loading Morphs

9. Open DAZ Importer toolbar:
   • Genitals Morphs:
     • Select genitals mesh (orange triangle icon).
     • Choose Import Custom Morphs.
     • Select all .DSF files, set Category to "Genitals," and import.
   • Main Body Morphs:
     • Select Genesis mesh.
     • Choose Import Custom Morphs.
     • Import desired morphs, setting appropriate category names.
   • Repeat for Additional Morph Folders.
10. Verify morphs in the Morphs tab.

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Step 3: Transfer Shape Keys/Morphs and Merge Geografts

11. Transfer Shape Keys/Morphs

• Before merging geografts (e.g., genitals), transfer shapekeys/morphs from main body to geografts.
  • Process: Select geograft(s) first, then main mesh (body) → Click Transfer Morphs in DAZ Importer toolbar.

12. Save Progress

• Save the file as (CharacterName)BeforeFuse.blend.

13. Merge Geografts

• Select genitals or other geografts, then Shift-click the body.
• In DAZ Importer toolbar, go to the Finishing tab and select Merge Geografts.
• Confirm and apply.

Fix Genital Poke Through in Clothing

14. For each clothing item:

• Select the clothing, enter Sculpt Mode, and use Poke Through to adjust any overlaps.

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