Exporting Your Daz 3D Character to Maya

Are you a digital artist looking to bring your Daz 3D character into Maya? With the right steps, this process can be seamless and efficient. In this article, we will guide you through both manual and auto-export processes to get your Daz 3D character up and running in Maya.

Manual Export Process

To begin with a manual export process, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open your character in Daz Studio.

Step 2: Select the 'Scene' tab in the upper right-hand corner and highlight the entire character package to be converted to Maya.

Step 3: From the top menu toolbar select 'File' and then 'Export' from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Select the file you wish to have the image save to. A pop-up window will appear with the title 'Export File.'

Step 5: Open Maya and from the top menu toolbar select 'Windows,' 'Settings/Preferences,' and then 'Plug-in Manager.' A pop-up window will appear with the title 'Plug-in Manager.'

Auto-Export Process

For an auto-export process, you can skip steps 1-5 and start with step 6. Here's how:

Step 6: Within the top menu toolbar, select 'Scripts,' 'Bridges', and then 'Daz to Maya.' A pop-up window will appear with the title 'FBX Export File.'

Step 7: From the 'Save as Type' select 'Autodesk FBX (*.fbx) and select save.

Setting Up DazToMaya

To ensure a smooth auto-export process, you'll need to set up your DazToMaya.py file. To do this:

Under DazToMaya.py, select the boxes next to “Loaded” and “Auto Load.” By selecting the “Refresh” button, this will update the top menu toolbar to include “Daz3D.”

By following these steps, you'll be able to easily export your Daz 3D character into Maya. Whether you choose a manual or auto-export process, with these instructions, you'll be well on your way to getting your character up and running in no time.

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