About Poser Files

Some advanced Poser users obtain added control over their work by editing the source files directly instead of, or in addition to, using the Poser application. This manual provides a detailed description of the Poser file formats, including syntax, layout, and commands/ parameters contained within each file type.

Poser uses separate files for each character, prop, light, and camera, as well as other files for particular character details (face, hands, etc.). These files typically reside in Poser’s Runtime folder. The Poser installer automatically creates folders and inserts files into their correct locations. While each type of Poser file has a separate extension and purpose, each of the file types discussed in this manual (with the exception of OBJ and non-native Poser formats) follows the same general format and uses one or more subsets of the overall Poser command/parameter structure.