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{{Parent|Content_Development#CC_Content_Development|CC Content Development}}

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== Introduction & Preparation ==

The following documents can help you to get started on the CC content creation process:

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! scope="row" | CC Asset Introduction
|Basic knowledge and concept of CC Content:
*CC Content Specification
*Base Content vs Derivative Content
*CC Content vs iClone Content
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Asset_Introduction|CC Asset Introduction]]
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! scope="row" | Developer Primer Doc.
|Setup instructions for CC content creation process:
*Software Requirements
*Working Environment
*Polycount Restrictions
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Asset_Primer|CC Asset Primer]]
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! scope="row" |Asset Provision Repository
|Access the resource files you'll need to get up and running:
*Avatar Templates
*UV Checkers
*UV Templates
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Asset_Provision|CC Asset Provision]]
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== Production Tutorials ==

Character Creator assets come in several types with their own file format and unique production guidelines.

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! scope="row" | Asset Production Guides
|Creation guide per asset type.
*Cloth (*.ccCloth): general garments like coats, shirts, pants, etc.
*Shoes (*.ccShoes): general footwear like shoes, slippers, high-heels, etc.
*Accessory (*.ccAcc): items that are parented and not skinned to the bones.
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[[Content_Dev: CC_Garment_Creation_Guide|CC Garment Creation Guide]]<hr>
[[Content_Dev: CC_Shoes_Creation_Guide|CC Shoes Creation Guide]]<hr>
[[Content_Dev: CC_Accessory_Creation_Guide|CC Accessory Creation Guide]]
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! scope="row" | Hair Production Guides
|Hair (*.ccHair): includes facial and scalp hair creation steps.
|[[Content_Dev: CC_3.4_Hair_Creation_Introduction|CC 3.4 Hair Creation Introduction]]<br>
[[Content_Dev: CC_3.4_Hair_Creation_Process|CC 3.4 Hair Creation Process]]<hr>
[[Content_Dev: CC_3.4_Hair_Mesh_Production|CC 3.4 Hair Mesh Production]]<hr>
[[Content_Dev: CC_3.4_Hair_Soft-Cloth_Settings|CC 3.4 Hair Soft-Cloth Settings]]<hr>
[[Content_Dev: CC_3.4_Hair_Specification_and_Submission|CC 3.4 Hair Specification & Submission]]
[[Content_Dev: CC_Hair_Creation_Guide|CC Hair Creation Guide (Legacy)]]
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! scope="row" |Asset Production Precautions
|Definitive guide to proper content creation for maximum CC compatibility.
*Modeling for soft-cloth physics.
*Normal Map Baking
*UV Dismantling for Appearance Editor.
*Material & Texture Settings.
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Asset_Production_Precautions|CC Asset Production Precautions]]
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! scope="row" |CC AHMP<br>(Auto Hide Model Polygons)
|Guide for improving cohesion and performance of multi-layered clothing.
*Usage of AHMP.
*How AHMP Works.
*Example AHMP Applications.
|[[Content_Dev: CC_AHMP_Guide|CC AHMP Guide]]
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! scope="row" |CC Import Process
|Essential guide to the CC software import process:
*Import Dialogues
*Collision Layer Assignments
*Saving Content
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Import_Process|CC Asset Import Process]]
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== Submission & Publishing ==

Use the following resources to facilitate the submission process.

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! scope="row" |Submission Guidelines
|Get to know what the submission process entails. 
*Output File Formats
*Naming Conventions
*Review Process
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Submission_Guidelines|CC Asset Submission]]
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! scope="row" | Frequently Asked Questions
|Autonomous troubleshooting for your submission files.
*Troubleshooting the Mesh.
*Troubleshooting the Normals.
*Troubleshooting the UV.
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Submission_FAQ|CC Asset FAQ]]
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! scope="row" | Marketplace Publication Guide
|Publishing content to Marketplace via the Uploader.
*Simplified process with Smart Gallery
*Create Content via Character Creator
*Upload Content via Uploader
|[[Content_Dev: CC_Asset_Publication|CC Asset Publication]]
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