Daz Studio Pro (v.4 and newer)

Daz Studio Pro is a powerful 3D rendering tool used for creating stunning visual scenes. To maximize performance, you can enable GPU acceleration to boost rendering speed, particularly when using NVIDIA’s Iray engine, which leverages CUDA cores for high-speed ray tracing.

How to Enable GPU Acceleration and Denoising in Daz Studio Pro

1. Launch Daz Studio Pro
   Open the app from the default path:
   C:\Daz 3D\Applications\64-bit\DAZ 3D\DAZStudio4\DAZStudio.exe

2. Configure GPU for Rendering

   

   • On the left panel, select the Render Settings tab.

   • Under the Advanced tab, ensure NVIDIA Iray is selected as the engine.

   • Under both Photoreal Devices and Interactive Devices, ensure that only the GPU is checked (uncheck CPU and OptiX Prime).

     

3. Denoising Setup

   

   • In Draw Settings > Editor tab, select NVIDIA Iray as the DrawStyle.

   • Under the Filtering menu, ensure Post Denoiser Available and Post Denoiser Enable are both set to On.

These steps ensure that Daz Studio uses the GPU effectively for both rendering and denoising, accelerating the process significantly.

Top Tips to Speed Up Daz Studio

1. Adjust Path Length
   Lowering the Max Path Length (found in Render Settings > Optimization) can limit how many bounces light rays take, speeding up render times. Keep this number between 6 and 8 for a balance between quality and speed, especially for scenes with complex lighting.

2. Optimize Draw Settings
   Under Draw Settings, increase the Response Threshold and turn Inactive Viewport Delay off. This prevents the viewport from constantly redrawing, which can significantly slow down performance when moving through large scenes.

3. Use Viewport Optimizations
   Go to Edit > Preferences > Interface and set Display Optimization to Best for smoother viewport performance when navigating complex scenes. Additionally, use Perspective View instead of Camera views, which can slow manipulation when lights are parented to the camera.

4. Avoid Pointing Cameras at Objects
   Pointing a camera directly at a figure or object (like the character’s eyes) can reduce real-time navigation speed, so avoid this if possible.

Daz Studio Pro System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Operating System:

  • Windows: Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista (Windows 10, 8, or 7 recommended).

  • macOS: macOS 10.12 or above.

• Processor:

  • Windows 32-bit: Intel Dual Core (or equivalent) or greater, 1.6 GHz (2 GHz dual-core or faster recommended).

  • Windows 64-bit: Intel Xeon/Core 2 Duo or Quad/Core i7 or AMD Opteron/Phenom processor(s).

  • macOS 32-bit: Intel Macintosh® 1.6 GHz min (1.8 GHz or faster recommended).

  • macOS 64-bit: Intel Macintosh® 2.00 GHz Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz or faster recommended).

• RAM:

  • Windows 32-bit: 1 GB minimum (2 GB+ recommended).

  • Windows 64-bit: 2 GB minimum (3 GB+ recommended).

  • macOS 32-bit: 1 GB minimum (2 GB recommended).

  • macOS 64-bit: 2 GB minimum (3 GB+ recommended).

• Graphics Card: Hardware accelerated OpenGL 1.6 compatible graphics card with at least 128 MB RAM (OpenGL 2.2 or higher compatible recommended with 512 MB RAM).

• Hard Disk Space: 1 GB free hard drive space for installation.

• Additional Requirements: DirectX 9 (used for audio processing only).

Recommended Specifications:

• Processor: 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor with SSE2 support.

• RAM: 8 GB or more, especially for handling complex scenes and high-resolution textures.

• Graphics Card: NVIDIA Iray Render Engine: 64-bit only. NVIDIA video card with 4 GB+ VRAM recommended. CUDA Compute Capability 2.0 or greater required.

• Hard Disk Space: Solid State Drive (SSD) for faster load times and data access.

• Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher for a more detailed and expansive workspace.

Meeting these specifications will help you get the most out of Daz Studio Pro, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality outputs. Keep in mind that more complex projects, especially those involving high-resolution textures or intricate simulations, will benefit from higher-end hardware configurations.

Top Recommended GPUs for Daz Studio Pro

1. NVIDIA RTX 3090
   With 24GB of VRAM, the RTX 3090 offers excellent performance for large, complex scenes, allowing for faster Iray rendering and smoother viewport interaction.

2. NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti
   A more affordable option, the RTX 3060 Ti is well-suited for users who want to benefit from Iray acceleration without the high cost. It performs well on mid-sized projects.

3. NVIDIA RTX A4000
   A professional-grade GPU, the RTX A4000 delivers reliable performance for rendering and is ideal for users working on high-end design projects with frequent 3D rendering tasks.

By using these tips and optimizing your GPU setup, you’ll experience significant improvements in both rendering times and real-time viewport responsiveness in Daz Studio Pro.

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