Marvelous Designer 2024: Auto Convert to Avatar

Introduction

In the latest release of Marvelous Designer 2024, a new feature has been introduced called the "Auto Convert to Avatar." This feature allows users to automatically convert avatars created in other software into the default avatars available in Marvelous Designer. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using this powerful tool.

Getting Started

To initiate the conversion process, navigate to the main menu and select Avatar followed by Auto Convert to Avatar. This will open a popup window prompting you to load the original avatar file. Marvelous Designer supports the import of avatars in several file formats, including .ABT, .OBJ, and .FBX, with a recommendation to use avatars in an A Pose stance for the best results.

Select Avatar Type

Once the original avatar is loaded, the next step is to select the default avatar type based on gender. Marvelous Designer provides presets to convert your original avatar to default avatars for women, men, boys, girls, children, and babies.

Conversion Options

The conversion process includes several options:

Automatic or Custom: This allows you to maintain the current rig of avatars imported from other software. It is advisable to choose custom when the "Exclude Hands and Feet" option is selected, as this will retain the hands and feet of Marvelous Designer avatars while transforming the body shape.
MD Skin Style: When this option is selected, it keeps the original avatar’s body type while only converting its appearance to that of the Marvelous Designer avatars.
Rigging Only: This option enables adding joints while maintaining the body shape and appearance of the original avatar.
Size Editable: Selecting this option changes the avatar’s body shape and adds joints for size editing in Marvelous Designer, all while keeping the original avatar intact.

Naming and Saving

In the file name field, specify the name you wish to assign to the converted avatar. You can also set the file path to choose where the avatar will be saved. Once everything is set up, click the Convert button to initiate the transformation.

After conversion, you can click Open Folder to locate the newly created avatar file in your specified path. Closing the popup will allow you to view the converted avatar in the 3D Window of Marvelous Designer.

Importing Without Rigging

In cases where you import an FBX file without rigging settings, Marvelous Designer will automatically assign the default avatar rigging shape, provided that it matches the shape of the default avatars. This offers seamless access to features such as basic motion, soft body simulation, and more.

Conclusion

The Auto Convert to Avatar feature in Marvelous Designer 2024 streamlines the process of integrating avatars created in other software, providing versatility and simplification for designers.

Keywords

Marvelous Designer 2024
Auto Convert to Avatar
A Pose
Avatar Types
Automatic Conversion
Custom Conversion
MD Skin Style
Rigging Only
Size Editable
Import Formats

FAQ

Q: What file formats are supported for importing avatars into Marvelous Designer?
A: Marvelous Designer supports avatars in .ABT, .OBJ, and .FBX file formats.

Q: What pose is recommended for the original avatar?
A: It is recommended to use avatars in an A Pose for optimal results during conversion.

Q: Can I choose different default avatar types for the conversion?
A: Yes, you can select from default avatar types for women, men, boys, girls, children, and baby sizes.

Q: What does the "Exclude Hands and Feet" option do?
A: If selected, this option retains the hands and feet of Marvelous Designer avatars while transforming the body shape of the imported avatar.

Q: What happens if I import an avatar without rigging settings?
A: Marvelous Designer will automatically set the default avatar rigging shape if the new avatar matches the shape of the default avatars.