Workflow at a glance

This is the usual order. You can change it freely.

StepWhat you doWhereDetails
1. OpenLoad a model folder or ZIPModel tab or drag and dropOpening and choosing models
2. MotionPlay VMD, speed, loopMotion tab, playback barMotion and playback
3. ExpressionsBuild expressions with sliders, presetsExpressions tabExpressions (morphs)
4. ShadingToon and face shadow, per-material valuesShading tabShaders
5. StagingCamera, lighting, background, physics, post-processingView · Lighting · Physics · ReShade tabsView and camera
6. Modsmod.json, XXMI outfitsMods tab, Manage modsMaking mods · ZZZ XXMI mods
7. SaveScreenshot, materials JSON, expression preset JSONSettings, export buttons in each panelSettings and saving
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Last updated: 2026-11-08