***[Poser only at present, although I'm working on the DAZ Studio version too]***
How about smartprops that work with around 50+ different figures?
Smartprops that are smart enough to automatically apply an appropriate hand pose?
That's the idea behind the five Smart+ Poser props, the PropGoto+ Poser pose file, and the associated PoserPython scripts in my latest "Generic Smart+ And PropGoto+ For Poser 6+" freebie upload...
Renderosity Freestuff: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/?item_id=73724
ShareCG: http://www.sharecg.com/v/75429/galle...For-Poser-6%2B
The core of this release is a rework of the original Smart+ prop idea based around:
- A 'GenericSmartProp.py' PoserPython script containing the main functionality
- A 'SmartPlusData.txt' plain text file containing all the figure support parameters
Includes updates to the five previously released Smart+ Props:
- The Dha (S.E.Asian sword
- The three S.E. Asian shields
- The water jar scoop
PropGoto+ allows you to:
- Move a previously loaded Smart+ prop from anywhere in the scene to any supported figure's hand, including from one hand to the other, or from one figure's hand to another figure's hand.
- Move an ordinary prop (i.e. non-Smart+) in the same way as a Smart+ prop by using a Smart+ 'DummyHand' proxy (this is a little bit more complex, but once you know how it's very easy - instructions included in the PDF User Guide, and a couple of helper poses/scripts are included to make it easier)
Three PDF guides included:
- A User Guide for the basics. How to load a Smart+ prop, how to use PropGoto+ with a Smart+ prop, and how to use PropGoto+ with the 'DummyHand' proxy and an ordinary prop.
- A Datafile Guide if you want to edit the datafile to add support for additional figures, change parameters for existing figures, or remove figures that you never use.
- A 'Make Your Own Smart+ Props' guide explaining how to convert an ordinary prop into a Smart+ prop (you'll need a modeling program to move/rotate the complete mesh, and an editor to make a couple of modifications to a newly created PP2)
N.B. The current release is targetted for 'rod-grip' type props - i.e. props with a cylindrical handle/handgrip a couple of centimetres in diameter that you curl all four fingers and thumb around to grasp.
All the PoserPython scripts are in uncompiled .py format so that code-monkeys can take a look, slap their foreheads, and think "this is held together with sticky tape and chewing gum!" - I know, but it works! :)
*Supported figures with the default datafile:
- DAZ Gen 1-2: Aiko, Michael 1/2, Stephanie, Victoria 1/2.
- DAZ Gen 3: Aiko 3, David, Hiro 3, Laura 3, Luke 3, Michael 3, Stephanie Petite 3, The FREAK, The Girl, Victoria 3.
- DAZ Gen 4: Michael 4 (and Hiro 4, The FREAK 4), Victoria 4 (and Aiko 4, She-Freak 4, Stephanie 4, The Girl 4).
- DAZ Gen 5: Genesis (original base figure only).
- Poser 5: P5 Don, P5 Judy.
- Poser 6: P6 James, P6 Jessi, Miki2, Miki4.
- Poser 7: G2 Simon, G2 Sydney, G2 James, G2 Jessi.
- Poser 8: Alyson, Ryan.
- Poser 9: Alyson2, Ryan2 (and Tyler).
- Sixus 1: Adam2, Behemoth, Behemoth2, HER, HIM, Project Human Female, Project Human Male, Thrusty.
- Kirwyn's: K, KEZ, KEZ-WM, KOZ-WM.
- Others: Antonia, Apollo, Cynthia (BVH), Dawn (Hivewire), F202 Dollie, MayaDoll, The Princess/Heroine (Dark Anvil)*
The 3Dcheapskate (also available in DAZ and HiveWire3D flavours) occasionally posts sensible stuff. Usually by accident.
And it usually uses Poser 11, with units set to inches. Except when it's using Poser 6 or PP2014, or when its units are set to PNU.
