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== Prerequisites ==
== Tools ==
* Unity 2018.4.20f1 (Download from [https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive here] using the Unity Hub.)
===Prerequisites===
* A shitload of HDD space (Recommended dedicated HDD)
* Unity 2019.4.31f1 (Download from [https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive here] using the Unity Hub.)
* A lot of Hard Drive space (Recommended dedicated HDD)
===Optional===
* [https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/dynamic-bone-16743 Dynamic Bone] (Dynamic Bones are not used in VRChat Anymore, use the included PhysBones instead. If you need to migrate DynamicBones to PhysBones, look at [https://github.com/VRLabs/Dynamic-Bones-Stub Dynamic Bones Stub] and one of the many migration scripts)
* [https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/final-ik-14290 Final IK]
* [https://github.com/rurre/PumkinsAvatarTools Pumkin's Avatar Tools]
* [https://github.com/hai-vr/combo-gesture-expressions-av3/releases Combo Gesture Expressions]
* [https://github.com/hai-vr/Just1Int7Toggles Just1Int7Toggles] OR [https://booth.pm/en/items/2278448 RadialInventory]
* [https://booth.pm/en/items/2207020 VRCAvatar3Tools]
*[https://github.com/lyuma/Av3Emulator Avatars 3.0 Emulator]
* [[VRChat/Shaders]]
The optional tools are exactly what it says on the tin, however they can help by massively simplifying the process of porting an avatar to 3.0 or adding features you like.


== Setting up Unity ==
== Setting up Unity ==
{{TODO|Unity shit here}}
{{TODO|Unity shit here}}
== VRChat Creator Companion (VCC) ==
{{TODO|Creator Companion shit here}}


== Downloading VRC SDK ==
== Downloading VRC SDK ==


# Log into https://vrchat.com/home/login
# Log into https://vrchat.com/home/login
# Navigate to https://vrchat.com/home/download and download the VRCSDK3-Avatar unitypackage.  You '''MUST''' use the avatar version.
# Navigate to the ''Download'' link on the left sidebar, and download the VRCSDK3-Avatar <code>.unitypackage</code>.  You '''MUST''' use the avatar version.
# Save the unitypackage anywhere.
# Save the <code>.unitypackage</code> anywhere.


== Setting up the project ==
== Setting up the project ==
# Open Unity 2020.4.20f1.
# Open Unity 2019.4.31f1.
# Create a new 3D project on a HDD with plenty of space.
# Create a new 3D project on a HDD with plenty of space.
# Drag the VRCSDK3-Avatar unitypackage into your assets tree.
# Drag the VRCSDK3-Avatar unitypackage into your assets tree.
# Extract everything.
# Extract everything.
#* You probably want to do the same with [[Dynamic Bones]] and other packages.
#* You probably want to do the same with [[Dynamic Bones]] and other packages.
# Disable baked lighting:
## Open ''Window > Rendering > Lighting Settings''
## Uncheck ''Mixed Lighting'' > ''Global Illumination''
## Close the dialog
== Creating an Avatar ==
# Drag your FBX from the Assets Tree into the Scene.
# Set up your materials.
# Right-click the avatar's root node in your scene and select "Unpack Prefab".
# Select your avatar's root node in the scene.
# In the right component sidebar, select "Add Component".
# Search for and add a <code>VRC Avatar Descriptor</code> component.
# Set your viewball to be directly between your eyes. (View > View Position, look for the little white ball)
#* Do not move it forwards to avoid clipping; The game's IK has changed and this old trick will actually cause more problems than it used to solve.
== Other Topics ==
* [[Avatar 3.0/Visemes|Visemes]]
* [[Avatar 3.0/Eye Tracking|Eye Tracking]]
=== Expressions ===
* [[Avatar 3.0/Expressions|Tutorial]]
* [[Avatar 3.0/Expressions/Speed Sliders|Speed Sliders]]
== Testing ==
# Open ''VRChat SDK > Show Control Panel''
# Log into your account.
# Select the Builder tab
# Select your avatar from the list, if needed.
# Fix any issues, such as mipmapping.
# Select ''Build & Test'' to compile the avatar and deploy it to your local VRChat install.
# Open VRChat from Steam, in either VR or Desktop mode.
# Test as desired.
{{Note|Nobody will be able to see your avatar in this stage.}}
== Deploying to VRChat ==
# Open ''VRChat SDK > Show Control Panel''
# Log into your account.
# Select the Builder tab
# Select your avatar from the list, if needed.
# Fix any issues, such as mipmapping.
# Select ''Build & Publish for Windows'' to compile the avatar and deploy it to the VRChat servers.
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Note: YMMV: This guide was originally written back when Avatar 3.0 was initially released.


Tools

Prerequisites

  • Unity 2019.4.31f1 (Download from here using the Unity Hub.)
  • A lot of Hard Drive space (Recommended dedicated HDD)

Optional

The optional tools are exactly what it says on the tin, however they can help by massively simplifying the process of porting an avatar to 3.0 or adding features you like.

Setting up Unity

TODO: Unity shit here

VRChat Creator Companion (VCC)

TODO: Creator Companion shit here

Downloading VRC SDK

  1. Log into https://vrchat.com/home/login
  2. Navigate to the Download link on the left sidebar, and download the VRCSDK3-Avatar .unitypackage. You MUST use the avatar version.
  3. Save the .unitypackage anywhere.

Setting up the project

  1. Open Unity 2019.4.31f1.
  2. Create a new 3D project on a HDD with plenty of space.
  3. Drag the VRCSDK3-Avatar unitypackage into your assets tree.
  4. Extract everything.
    • You probably want to do the same with Dynamic Bones and other packages.
  5. Disable baked lighting:
    1. Open Window > Rendering > Lighting Settings
    2. Uncheck Mixed Lighting > Global Illumination
    3. Close the dialog

Creating an Avatar

  1. Drag your FBX from the Assets Tree into the Scene.
  2. Set up your materials.
  3. Right-click the avatar's root node in your scene and select "Unpack Prefab".
  4. Select your avatar's root node in the scene.
  5. In the right component sidebar, select "Add Component".
  6. Search for and add a VRC Avatar Descriptor component.
  7. Set your viewball to be directly between your eyes. (View > View Position, look for the little white ball)
    • Do not move it forwards to avoid clipping; The game's IK has changed and this old trick will actually cause more problems than it used to solve.

Other Topics

Expressions

Testing

  1. Open VRChat SDK > Show Control Panel
  2. Log into your account.
  3. Select the Builder tab
  4. Select your avatar from the list, if needed.
  5. Fix any issues, such as mipmapping.
  6. Select Build & Test to compile the avatar and deploy it to your local VRChat install.
  7. Open VRChat from Steam, in either VR or Desktop mode.
  8. Test as desired.
Note: Nobody will be able to see your avatar in this stage.


Deploying to VRChat

  1. Open VRChat SDK > Show Control Panel
  2. Log into your account.
  3. Select the Builder tab
  4. Select your avatar from the list, if needed.
  5. Fix any issues, such as mipmapping.
  6. Select Build & Publish for Windows to compile the avatar and deploy it to the VRChat servers.
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