Weight Map Creation

There are two methods of weight_map type rigging supported in DAZ Studio 4.x :

• TriAx™ weight mapping ¹⁾ provides an extended flexibility that allows a high degree of creator control over complex, high quality bends. TriAx™ weight mapping allows the creation of :
  • 1 weight map per bone rotation axis (X, Y, Z)²⁾
  • 1 weight map for bone scaling ³⁾
  • 2 weight maps per joint rotation axis for bulge ⁴⁾
  • 1 weight map for mesh area rigidity ⁵⁾

• General, or “traditional”, weight mapping is a method that only allows a single weight map to control all axes of rotation and scale on a bone. This limits the degree of control but has the benefit of easier editing.

The weight mapping method used can be changed by converting a TriAx™ weight mapped figure to a General weight mapped figure by choosing Edit > Figure > Rigging > Convert TriAx Weight to General Weight from the Main Menu Bar.

• Rotation : Controls the falloff of the bones rotation or 'bend' effect.
• Scale : Controls the falloff of the bones scale effect.
• Bulge Right/Left : Controls a radial push from the bone center point along its rotation axis.
• Rigidity : Controls the falloff of the Rigidity effect. ⁶⁾

• General Weights : This map type only applies to figures which use the General weight mapping method, where it takes the place of Rotation and Scale maps.

Main Menu Bar : Window > Tabs > Tool Settings ⁷⁾

Adding a Weight Map :

1. Choose from available maps in the Unused Maps drop-down list. ⁸⁾
2. Click Add Map.

Removing a Weight Map :

1. Right-click the map you wish to remove.
2. Choose Remove Selected.