File Locations

[Jherrith]

Got to love some of the lovely freebies we get from around the web. A beautiful product but poorly organized with the folder makes it difficult to use it unless you are familiar with how content is sorted within Poser. Most of us learn by trial an error and some of us throw our hands up in the air.

Then some of research until we wrestle it into submission.

For those who fall into the last category here is a quick list of what files should go in what folders. The extensions pertain to Poser 7 and might be different if you use a different version.

Geometries
   filename .obj

.obj file locations is specified by the .cr2, .hr2, .pp2 file. The .obj file must be located in the folder of the same name within the geometry folder or it will not be able to find it.

Camera
   filename .cm2
   plus filename .png

Character
   filename .cr2
   plus filename .png

.cr2 files point to an .obj file and texture maps. Therefore the folder containing the associated content must all have the folders named exactly the same so it can find all the relevant files called for in the loading of the item.

Face
   filename .fc2
   plus filename .png

When you open Poser you will find all of these files under the category called Expression.

Hair
   filename .hr2
   plus filename .png

.hr2 files point to an .obj file and texture maps. Therefore the folder containing the associated content must all have the folders named exactly the same so it can find all the relevant files called for in the loading of the item.

Hand
   filename .hd2
   plus filename .png

Light
   filename .lt2
   plus filename .png

Materials
   filename .mc6
   plus filename .png

These files are only accessed when you are in the material room applying and adjusting the material or textures for your selected figure in here is where it can become complicated quickly as you have so many options to choose from and methods to connect each of the different texture maps. 

Pose
   filename .pz2
   plus filename .png

Do not confuse these with .pz3 which is the complete Poser scene.

Props
   filename .pp2
   plus filename .png

.pp2 files point to an .obj file and texture maps. Therefore the folder containing the associated content must all have the folders named exactly the same so it can find all the relevant files called for in the loading of the item.

Textures
   filename .jpg, .bmp, .tif, .gif, etc.

This is a generic place to store maps. Texture, Bump, Transparency and Reflection are the four types. Maps may be stored anywhere, however if you move your textures, the next time you open the library item that uses the map, Poser will prompt you for the new location. Simply browse to the new location. Poser will memorize the new location.


The biggest thing to remember is that when you have to create folders for content that has no internal structure to it, is that all files must be named the same.


Have fun

[OFW]

ok, where do I put pz3 files?

[DarkAngel]

I was wondering who would ask....the pz3 files I make a folder just outside the runtime and call it pz3 files. Inside I make a folder with the name of the item and put them all in there.

Then I can import them into poser if need be, I think they are usually all the items offered in the package already loaded together for ease of setting things up and getting going....as opposed to adding each and every item in the set....say the haunted house. It will load it all.

Useful if you do want all the parts loaded, takes much time but still easier than doing each individually. Many products already have them situated in the pose folder that way and sometimes the props folder too but others put them seperately.

[Jherrith]

If it is a pz3 file that comes with a product you have purchased I make a folder within the relevant runtime and call it pz3 and store them there.

Then if I want to work with the preset scene they have created I just navigate to it and load the scene via the Poser interface.

I keep a folder for pz3 files of the scenes I have been working on in my "WIP" folders, at least that is the name of the folder I keep them in, as I keep them separate from the actual program due to the fact that I create a yearly folder with monthly folders within.

[thelufias]

Lord.....I thought this was suppose to be FUN..... 

But We'll see what happens......

[Jherrith]

You only have to worry about this if you get some unorganized items from your freebie search.
Most of the time you need not worry about this, but if you want to be knowledgeable you have to dig in