Cleaning up Poser models for import

Last updated: 08.05.2002

When importing Poser models as grouped DXFs to Bryce (for use with the texturing by subdivision technique), you may notice that separate parts of the body - for example, the head and the foot - are treated as if they were a single object. If you have access to a modelling program, you can work around this problem by opening the file in that program and then resaving it. This guide explains how to do this with Ray Dream Studio.

1	Export the figure to be used from Poser. You should export the figure in 3DMF format, and check the "Export object groups for each body part" checkbox on the Export Options dialog. Figure 1: Poser Export Options dialog
2	Open the file in Ray Dream Studio. Check the "Ungroup as much as possible" checkbox, and set the scale to 1 3DMF unit equal to 8 feet. Figure 2: Import options for 3DMF files
3	Click on the imported figure to select it, and use the Ungroup command to ungroup the object into its component parts.
4	Save the model in DXF format.

The model is now ready to be imported to Bryce.