SyncTools for Marvelous Designer

Overview

SyncTools Pro is a cross-software tool designed to simplify the process of copying and pasting detailed scene data between Marvelous Designer and other applications. With just one click, you can export objects—including meshes, materials, animations, and more—from one scene and import them into another, saving you considerable time and effort in your production workflow.

Multi-DCC Platform Support

The SyncTools series now supports major digital content creation software, including:

• SyncTools for Maya (Released)
• SyncTools for 3ds Max (Released)
• SyncTools for Houdini (Released)
• SyncTools for Cinema 4D (Released)
• SyncTools for Rhino (Released)
• SyncTools for Marvelous Designer (Released)
• SyncTools for Substance Painter (In Development)
• SyncTools for Unreal Engine (In Development)
• SyncTools for Unity (In Development)
• SyncTools for Zbrush (In Development)

All plugins utilize a unified data exchange protocol, enabling lossless asset conversion across platforms and true multi-software collaborative workflows.

Installation Guide

1. System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10/11
• Marvelous Designer Version: 10 or newer
• Blender Version: 3.4 or newer

2. Plugin Installation Steps

Download and Extract:

• Download the SyncTools_MD.zip file
• Extract the contents to a temporary location

Install in Marvelous Designer:

1. Launch Marvelous Designer
2. Click on "Script" in the top menu bar
3. Select "Python" > "Open File"
4. Navigate to and select the extracted SyncTools_MD.py file
5. The "Sync Tools" menu will appear in the top menu bar

Verify Installation:

• Click on the "Sync Tools" menu
• You should see "Copy" and "Paste" options
• If these options are visible, the installation is successful

Alternative Installation (Optional):

• You can also manually copy SyncTools_MD.py to your Marvelous Designer scripts directory:
  C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\Marvelous Designer [Version]\Scripts
• Restart Marvelous Designer after manual installation

Usage Guide

1. Basic Workflow

• Copy Operation:

  • Select the objects you want to copy in the scene
  • Click "Copy" from the Sync Tools menu (or use Ctrl+Shift+C)
  • The plugin exports your selection as an FBX file to a designated cache folder

• Paste Operation:

  • Switch to your target scene
  • Click "Paste" from the Sync Tools menu (or use Ctrl+Shift+V)
  • The plugin automatically imports the most recent cache file

2. Advanced Features

• Support for multiple object selection
• Automatic material conversion
• Transform hierarchy preservation
• Animation data transfer

Data Compatibility

Full Support:

• ✔ Basic geometry (Mesh/Garment)
• ✔ Transform hierarchies
• ✔ Core material attributes
• ✔ Garment physics properties
• ✔ Basic animation keyframes
• ✔ Sewing line information

Partial Support:

• ⚠ Complex shader nodes (auto-converted to approximations)
• ⚠ Garment weights (requires matching vertex order)
• ⚠ UV maps (supports up to 4 channels)
• ⚠ Garment fold data

Unsupported:

• ✖ Particle systems
• ✖ Fluid simulation data
• ✖ Procedural textures (requires pre-baking)
• ✖ Custom shader networks
• ✖ Dynamic constraints (rigid bodies/cloth)

Important Notes

1️⃣ Unit System: Recommend using metric (Meters)
2️⃣ Axis Conversion: Automatic Y-Up ↔ Z-Up handling
3️⃣ Material Mapping: Automatic standard material conversion
4️⃣ Naming: Special characters (@#%) may cause import issues
5️⃣ Plugin Dependency: Requires matching SyncTools versions

• (Data conversion via FBX middleware – check release notes for the latest compatibility updates)

Troubleshooting

• If the menu doesn't appear, check if the script is in the correct directory
• Ensure you have the correct version of Marvelous Designer
• Check the console for any error messages
• Make sure you have write permissions in the Documents folder

Support

• Documentation: Online Manual
• Community: Join QQ Group
• Updates: Check our Release Page regularly

Conclusion

SyncTools Pro is engineered to provide a seamless and efficient method for transferring scene data in Marvelous Designer. By leveraging simple copy and paste controls, you can effortlessly exchange detailed scene information, streamlining your creative process. Enjoy a more efficient workflow with SyncTools Pro!

Let us know if you need any further assistance!