Using Iray Decal Nodes in DAZ Studio (Patreon)

Decals can be used to project additional details onto existing objects. Say a tattoo on a character, some graffiti on a wall, or a logo on someone's t-shirt. Traditionally you'd have to extract the texture file, amend it outside of DAZ Studio and then bring it back , hoping it works. Any change would require another trip to the texture editing app. A decal on the other hand is an independent object that's easy to size and move and can be thrown onto a variety of objects without having to touch their textures.

Iray decals are a tad tricky to get going, but I hope I've explained everything you need to know here. I'll also throw in how to handle transparent logos and how to make your own transparency maps in Photoshop.

Enjoy!