/ 2026-04-27T10:13:12+00:00 / /lib/tpl/dazdoccenter/images/favicon.ico text/html 2015-01-23T20:02:02+00:00 /public/software/dazstudio/4/userguide/creating_content/modeling/tutorials/auto_rig/start <h1 id="tweaking_a_figure_skeleton_for_a_custom_shape">Tweaking A Figure Skeleton for a Custom Shape *</h1> <div class="level1"> <!-- EDIT1 PLUGIN_WRAP_START [0-] --><div class="wrap_center wrap_round wrap_todo plugin_wrap" style="width: 80%;"> <p> * = Review </p> <p> <strong>Foundation:</strong> Relate skeleton to Face Groups </p> <p> <strong>Step by Step:</strong> Add step details, add screenshots </p> <p> <strong>Wrap-Up:</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Next Steps:</strong> Packaging, some Reference Guide entries </p> </div><!-- EDIT2 PLUGIN_WRAP_END [0-] --> </div> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <div class="level2"> <p> The “Adjust Rigging to Shape…” <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/action/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:action:start">Action</a> allows a content creator to adjust the skeleton of a new Shape so that the bones and joints are placed correctly. This can be especially critical when the shape of the morph involves scaling. </p> </div> <h2 id="process_overview">Process Overview</h2> <div class="level2"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Load Genesis™</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Load New Shape</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Select the Joint Editor Tool</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Adjust Rigging to Shape</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Test New Rigging</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> ERC Freeze to Morph Target</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Save as Morph Asset(s)</div> </li> </ul> </div> <h2 id="foundation">Foundation</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <h2 id="step_by_step">Step By Step</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <h3 id="load_genesis">Load Genesis</h3> <div class="level3"> </div> <h3 id="load_new_shape">Load New Shape</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> Load and dial up a new custom body shape morph </p> </div> <h3 id="select_the_joint_editor_tool">Select the Joint Editor Tool</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> Select the <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/viewport_tools/joint_editor/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:viewport_tools:joint_editor:start">Joint Editor</a> tool to expose the figure&#039;s rigging. </p> <!-- EDIT3 PLUGIN_WRAP_START [0-] --><div class="wrap_center wrap_round wrap_important plugin_wrap" style="width: 80%;"> <p> <strong>Important:</strong> Bones are not always placed properly for the new shape. This will be particularly evident as you begin to pose the figure. </p> </div><!-- EDIT4 PLUGIN_WRAP_END [0-] --> </div> <h3 id="adjust_rigging_to_shape">Adjust Rigging to Shape</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> There are a number of ways to adjust the rigging to the shape: </p> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Edit &gt; Figure &gt; Rigging &gt; <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/action/index/dzmvccageadjustrigtoshapeaction/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:action:index:dzmvccageadjustrigtoshapeaction:start">Adjust Rigging To Shape...</a></div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Right-click the figure in the viewport, with the Joint Editor tool active, and select Edit &gt; Adjust Rigging to Shape…</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> In the <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/panes/tool_settings/option_menu/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:panes:tool_settings:option_menu:start">Option Menu</a> for the <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/panes/tool_settings/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:panes:tool_settings:start">Tool Settings</a> pane, select “Adjust Rigging to Shape…”</div> </li> <li class="level1 node"><div class="li"> <strong>Adjust rigging manually</strong></div> <ul> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> Look at wireframe for the base mesh</div> </li> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> Note where bones end up</div> </li> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> Apply your morph</div> </li> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> Adjust joint origins to account for movement of associated polygons</div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> If needed, identify bones to exclude from adjustment</div> </li> </ul> <!-- EDIT5 PLUGIN_WRAP_START [0-] --><div class="wrap_center wrap_round wrap_info plugin_wrap" style="width: 80%;"> <p> <strong>Note:</strong> It is not necessary to be in the default pose for the figure when adjusting the rigging. </p> </div><!-- EDIT6 PLUGIN_WRAP_END [0-] --> </div> <h3 id="test_new_rigging">Test New Rigging</h3> <div class="level3"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Test bends with newly adjusted rigging</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Adjust as needed</div> </li> </ul> </div> <h3 id="erc_freeze_to_morph_target">ERC Freeze to Morph Target</h3> <div class="level3"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> In the Parameters <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/panes/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:panes:start">Pane (Tab)</a>, right-click and choose “Edit Mode”</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Navigate to the morph that needs the rigging changes associated with it</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Right-click on the property and then select <a href="/public/software/dazstudio/4/referenceguide/interface/action/index/dzercfreezeaction/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:software:dazstudio:4:referenceguide:interface:action:index:dzercfreezeaction:start">ERC Freeze...</a></div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Select Figure/Node: Genesis</div> </li> <li class="level1 node"><div class="li"> Select Property: &lt;your new morph name&gt;</div> <ul> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> You can search through the list by typing the first letter of your morph name, as often as necessary to find your morph in the list</div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Be sure all the properties you want to have tied to this control are checked</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Click “Accept”</div> </li> </ul> </div> <h3 id="save_as_morph_asset_s">Save as Morph Asset(s)</h3> <div class="level3"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> File &gt; Save As &gt; Support Assets &gt; Morph Asset(s)…</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Enter your name (or company name) for the Vendor Name</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Enter a unique name for the Product Name</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Find your morph(s) in the Properties list; click to check the box next to it</div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Click “Accept”</div> </li> </ul> </div> <h2 id="wrap-up">Wrap-Up</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <h2 id="next_steps">Next Steps</h2> <div class="level2"> </div>