Creating Avatar

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Objective
Create an Avatar by using CLO and Marvelous Designer software. 

 

1. Creating AVATAR 

Create an Avatar in other 3D software.

Avatar files should be created in OBJ/FBX/GLB/GLTF formats, and avatars with joints are recommended to be in FBX formats.

For avatars with textures applied, please make sure to check 'Embed Media' in the Export Option.

 

※ Note:  The following Skinning Methods are not compatible with CLO and Marvelous Designer: Dual Quaternion and Weight Blend.

 

Required & Recommended

※ Below are the requirements and recommendations when modeling Avatar.


        [Required]

  • All mesh must be created in Y-axis(up) environment.
  • You can import the following formats into Avatar Type: OBJ, FBX, GLB, and GLTF.
  • All mesh’s normal direction must be facing outwards.

 

         [Recommended]

  • For the best outfit-fitting performance, it is strongly recommended to create an avatar in either an A-pose or a T-pose.
  • If mesh and the normal map have the same location and direction, it may cause overlapping and flickering issues during rendering. Be careful not to overlap the mesh.
  • It is highly recommended to create and apply the avatar's various items, such as shoes, hair, earrings, etc., as separate assets instead of including them in the AVT file.
  • The scanned data is compatible, but the mesh should be re-meshed and editable. 
  • The number of meshes can impact the speed of CLO, so it is strongly recommended to create an avatar using a maximum of 70,000 triangles.
  • Unless you intended to model Avatar asymmetrically, we recommend creating Avatar's mesh and joint symmetrically. 
  • To fully utilize CLO / Marvelous Designer's Avatar IK feature, make sure that the joints' names and structure align with CLO/Marvelous Designer's Avatar. 

 

 

 

2. IMPORT AVATAR

Import the avatar files in the following formats into the Avatar Type: OBJ, DAE, FBX, GLTF  

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▶ Basic 

  • Load Type: Open
  • Object type: Avatar
  • Scale: Adjust the scale of Avatar.

▶Object 

  • Camera: Check whether to import camera data or camera animation data.
  • Joint Animation: Check whether to import animation data.
  • Cache Animation(MC):  Check whether to import Cache Animation (MC) data.

▶Option 

  • Auto Add Arrangement Points: Automatically generate Arrangement Points and Bounding Volumes.
  • Auto Create Fitting Suit: Automatically generate a Fitting Suit for the avatar.
    ※ Note: It is strongly recommended to check 'Auto Add Arrangement Points' and 'Auto Create Fitting Suit' when importing. 
  • Move Garment to Start Position: Adjust the position of the garment to the starting point of the motions.

▶Axis Conversion: adjust the axis of the Avatar.

 

▶Translation 

  • Align Bottom to Ground: Adjust the position of the avatar to be placed on the ground.

▶OK / Cancel

  • Press 'OK' to import the Avatar, or press 'Cancel' to re-import the file to be used as the avatar.

 

 

 

3. Bounding Volume & Arrangement Points 

To dress the garment on the AVATAR, a process called 'Positioning' is needed.

To carry out the 'Positioning' process, it is necessary to generate and modify the BOUNDING VOLUME and ARRANGEMENT POINT.

※ Note: You can automatically generate both Bounding Volumes and Arrangement Points by selecting 'Auto Add Arrangement Points' during import.

 

3-1. Creating and Modifying Bounding Volume & Arrangement Points

1. from the Main Menu > AVATAR > AVATAR  EDITOR

2. Click Arrangement Tab

Please refer to the manuals below:

 

 

 

4. FITTING SUIT 

The 'Fitting Suit' is a fitting dummy generated by referring to avatars with various sizes and shapes, enabling automatic dressing by auto-grading garments onto the avatar.

※ Note: You can automatically generate a fitting suit by selecting 'Auto Create Fitting Suit' during import. If the 'Fitting Suit' is not positioned correctly, please generate it manually.

 

4-1. Creating Fitting Suit

1. From the Main Menu > AVATAR > AVATAR  EDITOR

2. Click FITTING SUIT Tab

Please refer to the manuals below:

 

 

 

 

5. Modifying AVATAR's Material

If you want to modify the textures and materials applied to AVATAR, you can adjust them in the Property Editor.

 

1. Click the Avatar (AVT) in 3D Window

2. Apply the textures and materials in the Property Editor.

 

 

 

6. Save as AVT

Save the AVT file with both textures and materials applied.

1. from the Main Menu, File > Save As > AVATAR

2. After specifying the file name and directory path, click Save (S).

 

 

 

7. CONNECT UPLOAD - Entering Asset Description

When uploading the AVT to CONNECT, please provide detailed information about the asset for the convenience of customers.

If detailed information is missing, asset registration may be rejected during the item approval process.

 

 

1. UPLOAD (Mandatory)

Confirm the uploaded asset name and format and replace the file by pressing the REUPLOAD button if necessary.

 

2. TITLE (Mandatory)

Please enter the asset name that will be displayed on CONNECT.

By default, the uploaded asset's name will be set automatically as the DEFAULT TITLE.

 

3. DESCRIPTION

please specify the following information on the Avatar file (AVT).

  • AVATAR HEIGHT (Scale Unit)
  • BUST CIRCUMFERENCE (Scale Unit) 
  • WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE (Scale Unit)
  • HIP CIRCUMFERENCE (Scale Unit)
  • Presence of the JOINTS
  • Availability / Unavailability of CLO's AVATAR SIZING EDITOR
  • Compatibility / Incompatibility with CLO's default avatar ASSETS
  • Presence of the Magic Suit's Application Status

 

4. TAGS 

'TAGS' is a target keyword that helps customers search and amplify your content's reach. Entering the type of assets for sale will help customers when searching for the items.

 

5. ATTACHMENT

You can attach files relating to the Avatar (AVT). However, it is impossible to track attachment files attached to 'ATTACHMENT' are being used.

 

6. ADD SUB-IMAGES

You can additionally add images that highlight the characteristics of the AVT.

 

7. THUMBNAIL

Register an image that well showcases the characteristics of the AVT.

Avatar thumbnails must be created with underwear worn, and if nude images are used, item approval may be rejected.

If you applied a material that is visible only in the render, please register the rendered image.

Registering the images where items are not visible or images unrelated to the item may lead to rejection during the item approval process.

 

 

※ Note:  Avatar Item Approval will be rejected in the following Cases:

1. Creating avatars using other 3D programs and converting them to different 3D formats or distributing them for commercial purposes.
2. Uploading avatars that have been plagiarized from other platforms or sites.
3. Content that triggers hatred.
4. Selling avatars provided by CLO or Marvelous Designer, either for free or for sale.
5. Using the specific person's name or infringing on portrait rights in avatars.
6. Providing nude images in thumbnails or on the detailed page.