Saving Scenes

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This tutorial was created for some friends of mine who wanted to begin learning more about DAZ Studio.  It is intended for beginners to learn how to save a scene.  If you have any questions, please feel free to Email  me.

To do this tutorial you will also need DAZ Studio.

Like a scene that you created and think you'll want to reuse it?  Or perhaps you're working on a scene and want to be able to put it aside to work on it later? Or maybe you want to use a scene that you already saved in the scene you are working in.

1.  Create your scene.  For the purposes of this tutorial, you can just open up a figure or item.

Tip:  I use this method for outfits that have alot of items in it (like Lassie of the Seas or Infamous)--Be sure to use Fit To -- save the doll with the basic outfit on it -- then I can call up the dressed doll anytime and add the textures, pose and go on from there.  Be sure to use Fit To before you save!

2.  File > Save As > Scene

Note:  these files will have a .daz extension and can only be opened by DAZ!

3.  Create a folder (if you haven't already) inside the DAZ > Content folder.  I called mine  MyPosers.  And in that folder save your file.  Click Save.

Saving can take a little longer than usual.

It's done!

4.  Now let's clear the screen:  File > New 

 Wait while it clears the desktop.  This would be a good time to get up and walk around, get coffee, get a snack, go to bed and come back tomorrow...

5.  Started a project and want to use the file you saved?  If you are starting from a blank screen:

File > Open

OR already have some scene on the screen and want to add your file to it?

File > Merge

6.  Browse to the folder where you saved your scene and choose it.  Click Open.

7.  Continue working on your project ...

Tip:  It is a good idea to save large projects as you are working, especially a very detailed project.  Save in progress and save before you are about to render.

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