PZ2 to DUF, Converting Poses in Daz Studio
How to do it, and Why you would want to!
Someone recently asked if
there was a method to convert older PZ2 pose files into modern DUF pose
files. Apparently almost every response they received was either no or
not possible. Well, we're here to tell you it is possible regardless of
how practical it may be. In this video demonstration we successfully
loaded a PZ2 pose for the Aiko 3 character and saved it as a DUF pose
using Daz Studio 4.12. Not only did it work properly when applied to
the original Aiko 3 figure in a default T-pose, surprisingly the new
DUF worked on the Genesis 8 Female (G8F) with only some minor
adjustments needed.
Here is the list of items used in the making of this demonstration:
* CHARACTER = AIKO 3
Poser Formats / My DAZ 3D Library / Figures / DAZ Aiko 3 / !Aiko 3.cr2
* HAIR = Nyoko Hair
Poser Formats / My DAZ 3D Library / Hair / NyokoHair / NyokoHair.hr2
* HAIR COLOR = Pink'ish
Poser Formats / My DAZ 3D Library / Pose / MAT Aiko 3 Hair / NyokoHair B 04.pz2
* CLOTHING = Fantasy Wrap 2 for Aiko 3
Poser Formats / My DAZ 3D Library / Figures / Aiko 3 Clothing / Fantasy Wrap 2 BODY.cr2
* POSE = Diving Shot
Poser Formats / My DAZ 3D Library / Pose / !DAZ's Aiko 3 / A3 Diving Shot.pz2
After we posted the
video tutorial on how to convert a PZ2 pose to DUF format pose someone
stated, "I don't see why it wouldn't be possible-- the part I don't see
is why it'd be necessary, if the .pz2 still works just fine." The
answer is simple: Yes the original PZ2 works on Aiko 3, but may not be
usable on other figures (even though not intended to) as shown below.
When the original Aiko 3 Diving Shot in PZ2 format is applied directly
to G8F, the result looks like she is floating in space. When the same
Aiko 3 pose saved in DUF format first then applied directly to
G8F, the result looks like she is diving backwards and shooting at the
same time.
The
bottom line is that it all comes down to personal preference and
needs. Sometimes newer models just don't have the range of poses
desired (yet), or perhaps you have a set of awesomely created poses you
want to re-use without purchasing new sets for the same look.