How do I apply an image to a sphere? - SOLVED

Charlie Judge

I remember back in the days of DAZ Studio 2 that I could fairly easily apply jpg images to a sphere. For example the NASA Blue marble image or the Martian surface image to create a planet. But I have forgotten how I did it, And I can't seem to figure it out in DAZ Studio 4.6

So, is it still possible to do this? And if so, how?

Thanks for your help,
Charlie

mjc1016

Diffuse Color (the down arrow opens a menu with Browse being one of the options)/map. It's under the Surfaces pane.

SpottedKitty

Exactly the same as it's always been, although getting there can vary in D|S4.6 — you need the Surfaces tab, then select your sphere, open it in the Surfaces tab and select the default material in it. In the Diffuse Color parameter, click on the little "down arrow" button, select "Browse..." and find the image file you want to apply. It would probably be best if you move or copy this file into your Textures folder.

A few things to note: Depending on which Layout you use in D|S, the Surfaces tab might or might not be easy to find. The extremely basic "Full Service" layout that you get by default in a fresh installation does not show you all the features you need. Changing to another layout setting is vital if you go beyond the basics... and the Full Service layout makes even some of the basics way too awkward.

Also, newly created Primitive objects like the sphere are created with a very shiny surface. If you don't want this, adjust the Glossiness and Specular parameters to get the appearance you want.

Charlie Judge

Thanks. I really appreciate the help. I’ve been away from DAZ Studio for a few years and my biggest problem was that I didn’t realize / remember I could input images into the parameters on the surface tab. But using your help and suggestions and with a little playing I found the button to click on to the left of the parameter under the surfaces pane.

Charlie