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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CLO Avatars
ASTM Sizing
.AVT Vs .AVS Format
Avatar Editor
AVATAR SIZE
Avatar Editor - Avatar Size
Measurements - Total Body
Measurements - Detail
Workflow - Open
Workflow - Total Body
Workflow - Details
Saving in .AVS Format
Saving in .AVT Format
ARRANGEMENT POINTS
Arrangement Points Vs Bounding Volumes
How to use Arrangement Points
Avatar Editor - Arrangement Points
Automated Arrangement Points Creation
Transfer Arrangement Points
BOUNDING VOLUMES
Bounding Volumes
Avatar Editor - Bounding Volume
MEASURE
Basic Circumference Measurement Vs Surface Circumference Measurement
Basic Tape Measurement Vs Surface Tape Measurement
Linear measurement
Height Measurement
Avatar Editor - Measure
Attach To Measure (Avatar)
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INTRODUCTION
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CLO AVATARS
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ASTM SIZING
US_ ASTM_Missy Curvy T2 US_ ASTM_Missy Curvy T4 US_ ASTM_Missy Curvy T6 US_ ASTM_Missy Curvy T8 US_ ASTM_Missy Curvy T10
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.AVT VS .AVS FORMAT
Contains all the information related to Avatars (Model, Sizing, Poses, Motions, Accessories, Contains Avatar Size information. The Avatar file (*.avt) must be loaded before opening the Avatar
Bounding Volumes, Arrangement Points). Size file.
This type of format allows you to save an OBJ of a human form as an Avatar with its Bounding AVS files do not contain an Avatar, only size information. It is not possible to mix AVS files between
Volumes and its Arrangement Points. The AVT format also allows you to contain the rig (skeleton) Avatars of different versions and sexes. The AVS file is only compatible with the Avatar on which it
of an Avatar. It is not possible to open an AVT file in other 3D software. This type of format is only was originally created. For example, if you created an AVS file on a female V2 Avatar (regardless of
compatible with CLO. Mara, Grace or Feifei), you will only be able to reopen it on a female V2 Avatar.
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AVATAR EDITOR
The Avatar editor contains three main components: Avatar Size, Measurements and Arrangement.
Each section allows for customization of those specific parts.
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AVATAR SIZE
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AVATAR EDITOR - AVATAR SIZE
Avatar Editor - Avatar Size enables you to edit a CLO default Avatar or a Size Editable converted Avatar
Main Menu > Avatar > Avatar Editor > a window appears: first tab Avatar Size
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MEASUREMENTS - TOTAL BODY
TOTAL BODY
Total Height: Controls the HPS Height: Insert the measured Inseam: Insert the measured
height from the heel level height from floor to neck. Use for height from the floor to
to the top of the head. If the human body measurements. crotch. Use for mannequin
Avatar is in heels it will not measurement.
include the heels and still
measure to the heel level.
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MEASUREMENTS - TOTAL BODY
Width: Adjust the overall width of the Avatar using the chest circumfmerence as the general control point. All other areas of the body will increasse or decrease proportionally when the width is changed.
Female Avatar Options: Bust Circumference or Under Bust Circumference are avilable only for the female Avatars. here is no preference between these two options. However, for some cases where
there is a need to change the bust in more detail (for example when trying on a bra) it is advisable to define “Under Bust Circumference” as the total measure. This will allow you to independently adjust the
bust measurement in the “Details” section of the Avatar Size.
Bust Circumference: Change the width of the chest and overall body proportionally by Under Bust Circumference: Change the width of the chest and overall body
controlling the widest point of the bust area. Under Bust will be available proportionally by controling the Underbust Circumference area. Bust will be available in
in the details section when Bust Circumference is chosen in Total body the details section when underbust is chosed in Total Body
* Recomened to use if desire is to increase overall body with to mimin weight gain or * Recomened if the desire is to incresing cup size indepenandly of all other body
loss distribution evenly. proportions to mimic cup enlargement or reduciton.
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MEASUREMENTS - TOTAL BODY
Width: Adjust the overall width of the Avatar using the Chest Circumference as the general control point. All other areas of the body will increasse or decrease proportionally when the width is changed.
Male Avatar Options: Chest Circumference is the only option available.
Width: Change the width of the Avatar by controlling the Chest Circumference
All other areas will increase or decrease proportionally in relation to the Chest.
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MEASUREMENT
Due to technical reasons, a marginal error may be generated even after the insertion of a specific measurement. The margin of error appears in parentheses next to each measurement in the Avatar Editor. The
actual measurement (the addition of the inserted measurement + margin of error) can be checked on the avatar in the 3D Window. This margin of error is used to adjust the appearance and proportion of the
measurement relative to the rest of the body.
We recommend that you take into consideration the measurement displayed in the 3D window and adjust the initial value inserted in the Avatar Editor by adding the margin of error. However there are some
technical limitations and the adjustment of the measures may not be optimal. When you are in this type of situation, try to adjust the value to the nearest number.
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MEASUREMENTS - DETAIL
BASIC : Allows an option to edit an avatar using basic key measurements. Other areas will adjust SHOW / HIDE ALL MEASUREMENTS: By default, only editable measures appear in the window.
proportionally in relation to the basic key measurements. When you select the “list” icon at the top right of the Details section, you will see greyed-out
measures. It is not possible to change the values of these measurements. These values remain
ADVANCED - HUMAN BODY: This is an intermediate version that is best used when trying greyed out because they automatically adjust in relation to the others so that the body shape looks
to replicate the general size of measurements taken from a human. It has more measurement proportionate and realistic.
options than the Basic , but less measurements than Advanced Dressform. Many height placement
measurements are not accessible here and will be determined by the Total Body Height.
ADVANCED - DRESSFORM: This is the most advanced editing option and will have the most
measurements accessible for editing. Further height placements will become available to allow a
user to adjust height proportions that can be most accurately measured on a dress form.
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WORKFLOW - OPEN
TIP! Start by adding the details of the Basic section, then to go to the Advanced (Human Body) section if your measurements are
taken from a real human. If your measurements have been taken from a mannequin, go to Advanced (Dressform) after Basic instead.
This will allow the algorithm to better interpret the final result and obtain a more natural form.
TIP! On each detail section (basic, advanced, etc.), start with all the Height measurements and then move on to Circumference
measurements.
STEP 1: Add an Avatar to the workspace. STEP 2: Open the Avatar Editor.
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WORKFLOW - TOTAL BODY
STEP 3: Change the Total Body size. If possible, choose HPS Height or
Inseam, then Bust Circumference or Under Bust Circumference.
STEP 5a: Change necessary measurement under Advanced (Human Body) if your measurements were
taken from a human body.
TIP! Start with all Height measurements before moving on to Circumference measurements.
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WORKFLOW - DETAILS
Q&A
Yes. It is best to add all the height measurements and then add the circumference measurements.
Height measurements have a big influence on how the algorithm interprets the final shape. When
you are in the Basic section, first add: CF Neck to Waist, CB Neck to Waist, HPS to Apex, Inseam
Height, CB Neck to Wrist, and Total Rise. Then add the circumferences such as: Neck Base, Bust
Circumference, Waist Circumference, High Hip Circumference, Low Hip Circumference, Thigh
Circumference, and Bicep Circumference. Follow the same procedure for all sections.
Due to certain technical limitations, it sometimes happens that certain parts of the Avatar’s body
appear “twisted”. In this case it is better to leave aside problematic measures and let the software
do an automatic calculation.
Generally, the most accurate way to record an Avatar is to do a 3D scan of a body. If you later want
to add a rig (skeleton) to this 3D scan, you will have to go through our Convert to Avatar function.
Learn more about Convert to Avatar.
Warning! Once you have moved from the Basic section to the Advanced (Human Body)
and Advanced (Dressform) sections, avoid going back to the previous section because your
measurements will reset, by default.
STEP 5b: Go to Advanced (Dressform) section if your measurements were taken from a mannequin.
TIP! Start with all Height measurements, before moving on to Circumference
measurements.
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SAVING IN .AVS FORMAT
TIP! The steps to modify the measurements of an Avatar are the same whether saving an AVT or an AVS file. The only difference is the
way you open the file.
Avatar Size AVS: Contains Avatar Size information. The Avatar file (*.avt) must be loaded before opening the Avatar Size file.
Avatar AVT: Contains all the information related to avatars (Model, Sizing, Poses, Motions, Accessories, Bounding Volumes, Arrangement
Points).
STEP 2: A pop-up window will appear and you will be able to save your AVS file.
Name your file and save.
STEP 1: In the Avatar Editor, click on the Save icon at the top right.
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SAVING IN .AVS FORMAT
TIP! You can open an AVS file, using the Open Icon, next to
Save, in the Avatar Editor.
STEP 3: If you create a size folder and save your AVS file in this folder, you can then connect
this folder to your CLO library and click-drag your different sizes on the avatar of your
project file.
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SAVING IN .AVT FORMAT
STEP 1: Once you have finished modifying your avatar, you can save it in the AVT TIP! If you want to add a custom Avatar in the workspace: File > Open > Avatar
format.
Menu > File > Save As > Avatar.
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ARRANGEMENT POINTS
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ARRANGEMENT POINTS VS BOUNDING VOLUMES
To view Arrangement Points, go to the 3D Toggle Bar > Avatar To view Boundary Volumes, go to the 3D Toggle Bar > Avatar
Display > Show Arrangement Points. Display > Show Boundary Volumes.
TIP! Shortcut: SHIFT + F
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HOW TO USE ARRANGEMENT POINTS
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AVATAR EDITOR - ARRANGEMENT POINTS
TIP! The following method applies for any OBJ that you
bring into CLO.
Name the Arrangement Point with an underscore and location (R for right and L for left) at the end of the
name to set them as Symmetric Arrangement Points. The name must be the same as the name before the
underscore and the alphabet. _R _L
All arrangement points apart from the Avatar's body are symmetrically set by default.
Main Menu > Avatar > Avatar Editor > Arrangement > Point
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AVATAR EDITOR - ARRANGEMENT POINTS
ADD
A new arrangement point called “Arrangement Point” is
now being created at the bottom of the A-Point list in the
Arrangement tab.
DELETE
Select the Arrangement Point from the Arrangement Point
list and select the Delete icon.
OPEN
Using the Open icon, you can open an ARR file on another
OBJ.
SAVE
Using the Save icon, you can save the create ARR file and
open on another Avatar.
Note: Some readjustment may be needed on a new
Avatar.
ARRANGEMENT BV
Selects the Bounding Volume where the Arrangement
Point is to be placed.
X
Moves the Arrangement Point left and right.
Y
Moves the Arrangement Point up and down.
OFFSET
Sets the distance between the Avatar and the
Arrangement Point.
WRAP DIRECTIONS
Options: Up or Down.
The direction in which the pattern will be wrapped around
the Avatar.
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AUTOMATED ARRANGEMENT POINTS CREATION
TIP! This option works properly only when the imported OBJ is either in T- or A-Pose. Otherwise
an error message appears if this function cannot be applied properly.
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TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT POINTS
Another option instead of Automatically Add Arrangement Points is to Transfer Arrangement Points from a CLO Avatar to your OBJ.
STEP 1: Import the custom Avatar. STEP 2: Add CLO Default Avatar. STEP 3: X-Ray Joints
- OBJ file format: File > Import > OBJ - Open the Library > Avatar > right click on desired avatar > Add - Adjust the Pose using X-Ray Joints.
- Type: Load as Avatar to Workspace
- Scale: Auto Scale - Load Type: Add - Go to the 3D Toogle Bar > Show X-Ray Joints
- X, Y, Z Translation: 0 (SHIFT + X).
- Ensure Show IK Joints is on (Green Points).
Note: In the 3D Window, you now you have a CLO Avatar and - Select a joint to access the Joint Rotation
your custom Avatar on top of each other. Mostly likely they do Gizmo and use the rotation handles to move
not match, so you need to resize the CLO Avatar. necessary joints.
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TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT POINTS
TIP! You cannot use the Avatar Size Editor or X-Ray Joints with your custom Avatar, as these features are only available for CLO Avatars. If you want these features, you need to convert your customer
Avatar to a CLO Avatar using Convert to Avatar.
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BOUNDING VOLUMES
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BOUNDING VOLUMES
To view Boundary Volumes, go to the When placing a pattern piece on an Arrangement Point, you will see how it's You can change the size of the Arrangement Bounding Volumes (.pan) in
3D Toogle Bar > Avatar actually the cylindrical shape of the Bounding Volume that gives the shape of the the Avatar Editor.
Display > Show Boundary Volumes. placed pattern piece.
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AVATAR EDITOR - BOUNDING VOLUME
OPEN
ADD Using the Open icon, you can open a PAN file on another
A new Bounding Volume called “Pan” is now being Avatar.
created at the bottom of the Bounding Volume list, and
its properties appear in the Property Editor. SAVE
Using the Save icon, you can save the created PAN file and
TIP! Add a Bounding Volume to add Open on another Avatar.
Arrangement Points. Note: Some readjustment may be needed on a new
Avatar.
DELETE
Select the Bounding Volume from the list and select the RESET BOUNDING VOLUMES
Delete icon. Using the Reset Bounding Volumes option, you can reset
to the original placements after adjustments.
FIT TO AVATAR
Rearrange Bounding Volume according to current Avatar JOINT NAME 0
size when changing its Pose or loading another Avatar's Sets the beginning location of the Joint (X-ray).
joints.
JOINT NAME 1
Sets the end location of the Joint (X-ray).
HEIGHT
Sets the height of the Bounding Volume.
RADIUS X (mm)
Sets the horizontal radius of the Bounding Volume.
RADIUS X (mm)
Sets the vertical radius of the Bounding Volume.
HANDS
Toggle on to extend BV's length to Avatar's hands. When
this option is on, the BV will reset.
FEET
Toggle on to extend BV's length to Avatar's feet. When
this option is on, the BV will reset.
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MEASURE
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MEASURE
Basic Tape Measure & Surface Tape Measure Tools - These tools are meant to allow a user to measure areas of an Avatar where default measurement markings are not provided. Additionally pattern outlilne
or internal lines can be attached to these tape markingss usisng the Attach to Measure tool. Additonal Tape Measure marking will popullate in the Measure tab of the avatar editor. The markings are simply
for documentation and do not become a control point for editing in the Avatar Editor. This set of markings can be saved and re-opened on a same version Avatar, but will not be transferable between Avatar
versions or genders.
There are 6 Tape Measure tools, 1 Editing tool and 1 Attched to Measure (Avatar) tool (see attached images).
BASIC TOOLS: Measure areas close to the body in a straight line or around the widest
circumference point. This version is most akin to methods of measuring the body
with soft measuing tape. It will graze the surface at the highest or widest points of
an Avatar. For Example, when measuing the bust or chest it will graze over the apex
peaks, not contourign to the valley area between bust or pectoral areas.
SURFACE TOOL: This will hug and follow every counour of an Avatars surface. Unlike
the Basic versions, the Surface tape measure will never be susupended in air when
following high contourd areas such as a bust. It will follow the contour exactly, almost
like drawing on a form with a marker.
LINEAR TOOL: This will allow you to measure from any Avatar Surface point to another
surface point in a straight line. It can measure through an Avatar to capture depth
To access the Measure window: areas, it is not meant for measuring the surface but instead for measureing depths
Main Menu > Avatar > Avatar Editor > Measure such as the pelvic depth or neck width straight across
HEIGHT: To check the Avatar's height from the ground to a particular point. This
will always measure in a 100% straight vertical line. (Especially useful if the Avatar is
wearing heels.)
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BASIC CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT VS SURFACE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT
SURFACE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT Measure circumference of the Avatar, such as chest circumference and waist circumference, by going over the curves of the Avatar’s surface.
Select the Basic Circumference Measurement tool from the 3D Toolbar. The same steps as with the Basic Circumference Measurement apply.
- Click once to start the measurement, then move the mouse in the measurement direction and
click again. TIP! To create a straight line, hold SHIFT down after the first point is established.
- Hover the mouse over the purple line, and move the mouse to assign the circumference angle. TIP! You can rename your measurement in the Avatar Editor - Measure tab.
- When the desired circumference angle is achieved, left click to complete the Circumference
Measurement.
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BASIC TAPE MEASUREMENT VS SURFACE TAPE MEASUREMENT
BASIC TAPE MEASUREMENT Measure lengths or circumference areas as you would using a traditional measuring tape, grazing high points to measure lengths in the form of a stright line.
SURFACE TAPE MEASUREMENT Measure contoured areas of an avatar follow the surface completely as if you were drawing on the surface with a marker or pen.
To view in list form or give custom names you need the Avatar Editor.
Menu > Avatar > Avatar Editor > Measure
Select the Basic Tape Measurement tool from the 3D Toolbar. The same steps as Basic Tape Measurement apply.
- Click to establish the first point of the tape measurement.
- Move the mouse as a purple/orange line follows along. TIP! Once the measurement is complete, the line will turn yellow and the length will
- Double click to complete the measurement. appear next to the tape measure.
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LINEAR MEASUREMENT
LINEAR MEASUREMENT A Linear Measure runs through the Avatar by connecting the start and end points in a straight line. You can use this tool to measure hip and neck depth.
To view in list form or give custom names you need the Avatar Editor.
Menu > Avatar > Avatar Editor > Measure
LINEAR MEASURE
TIP! Hold down the Shift key on the keyboard to create vertical/horizontal/45˚ tilt
TIP! Backspace to go back a point.
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HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
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AVATAR EDITOR - MEASURE
DELETE
Select the Measurement from the list and select the Delete
icon.
TIP! Use the Edit Measurement tool to select
the Tape Measure in the 3D Window and hit either the
Backspace or Delete key.
FIT TO AVATAR
Rearrange Measurements according to current Avatar size
when changing its Pose or loading another Avatar's joints.
OPEN
Using the Open icon, you can open a MEA file on another
CLO Avatar.
SAVE
Using the Save icon, you can save your measurements' as
a .MEA file and Open on another CLO Avatar.
Note: Some readjustment may be needed on a new
Avatar. .MEA file can only be shared between the same
version and gender
MEASUREMENT TYPE
Toggle the Measurement Type between Basic and Surface.
MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Measurement Information given is either Tape or
Circumference.
BASIC LENGTH
Check values for Basic Measurement Information.
SURFACE LENGTH
Check values for Surface Measurement Information.
SHOW
Toggle on or off the SHOW option to show or hide the
selected measurement from the 3D Window.
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ATTACH TO MEASURE (AVATAR)
ATTACH TO MEASURE (AVATAR): Attach avatar tapes to internal or external seam/pattern lines.
TIP! To attached the entire waistband, you have to attach each seam line to the tape.
TIP! To detach avatar tape from seam or pattern line, click on Attach to Avatar Tape tool again, and press 'Delete' on keyboard.
TIP! To quicly select and detach all areas from Avatar Tape, select Edit Measure, hit CTRL/CMD + A and then hit 'Delete' on keyboard.
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