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Rampa (4/26/2019)
You need to do both.
Export the motion plus for the lipsync, and also the audio file if you do not have it already outside iClone. There is a WAV option in the render panel. Just export a wav with the frame range of the audio clip.

I see the workflow for motions now. iClone 7 to CC3 to Unity. Thanks.

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Rampa (4/26/2019)
You need to do both.
Export the motion plus for the lipsync, and also the audio file if you do not have it already outside iClone. There is a WAV option in the render panel. Just export a wav with the frame range of the audio clip.


I see, seems odd that it is not linked by default like a video would be to its audio source. Ok, I appreciate the help, thank you. Do you know how to use the iMotionPlus file in Unity? Or is the correct workflow to export FBX via 3DXchange and then drag in the audio to go with it?

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You need to do both.
Export the motion plus for the lipsync, and also the audio file if you do not have it already outside iClone. There is a WAV option in the render panel. Just export a wav with the frame range of the audio clip.
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vidi (4/26/2019)
 the there is no audio when it gets to Unity,
import audio as a sound file . FBX do not save audio


What I have is 16 short audio clips on the Timeline in iClone 7. I collected the clip for each audio and facial animation and saved them as iMotionPlus files. Those don't appear to work in Unity so then I tried exporting to 3DXchange, add all to Perform, and exported as FBX. I didn't realize that FBX could not do sound so thanks for that. That also tells me that my workflow is wrong. To export the sound by itself wouldn't work because the lip sync would get messed up.

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 the there is no audio when it gets to Unity,
import audio as a sound file . FBX do not save audio


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wiverson (4/22/2019)
Ah. Export MotionPlus FTW.


I'm confused about the workflow. Are you using 3DXchange? I created in iClone, collected just the portion of each clip I wanted, sent to 3DXchange using "MotionPlus send to 3DXchange", then to perform and ultimately exported in fbx for use in Unity. I think I'm doing it wrong and the there is no audio when it gets to Unity. What is your workflow again?
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vidi (4/22/2019)
I'm having trouble with hair. It looks decent with fade but it doesn't lay down and just remains stiff.

Use Unity Cloth Physic Component 

Ahh, ok, I appreciate the tip. When I apply it and hit play it pulls the hair off the head so I probably just need to learn how to use it. I wasn't getting the concept before so thank you much.
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I'm having trouble with hair. It looks decent with fade but it doesn't lay down and just remains stiff.

Use Unity Cloth Physic Component 


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wiverson (4/22/2019)
Ah. Export MotionPlus FTW.


I haven't tried exporting motions from iClone yet but I will keep this in mind when I get to that point, thanks. So far I've just applied Mixamo animations on the Timeline.

I'm having trouble with hair. It looks decent with fade but it doesn't lay down and just remains stiff. Are you getting good hair results and a method to interact with it?

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This should be helpful. The script is in the description.


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