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Product:
iClone 8
Version:
8.52
Status:
Assigned
Issue 11829
Morph targets do not transfer properly from iClone to Unreal
There seems to be a bug in the latest AUTO SETUP FOR UNREAL (1.37.7211.1) with the latest iClone (8.52.3605.1) , with the latest version of Unreal (5.5.3). The facial morphs (for facial expressions) make the character distort all over. I made a quick video about it, and explanation is below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwKK6vfpPrI&ab_channel=TobyVirtualFilmer


First, in iClone (8.52.3605.1) I opened the Kevin speaking project, and went file > export > FBX. Then chose unreal, and exported.

Second, I downloaded the latest unreal auto setup from Reallusion

(Which is Version 1.37.7211.1)
Then I made a new 5.5.3 UE project, quit unreal, copy and pasted the “content” and “plugins” folders from the auto setup directory into my unreal project, then reopened unreal. I made sure to check that the logo for auto setup was in the top ribbon in unreal, and it was.

Third, I imported the FBX I exported from iClone. It came up with the auto setup popup, and I chose hq shader. Then in the next popup I chose all the specific settings that the instructions page says to.

Installing Character Creator & iClone Auto-setup for Unreal 4.

It imported - took a few minutes.

I opened the SKELETAL MESH and tried to adjust the MORPH TARGETS, and they were all messed up.

Then I opened the animation sequence that came across from iClone, and again, it was all messed up.
OS: Windows 10
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BugAuto Setup for Unreal
Submitted bymrtobycook Feb 21, 2025
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COMMENTS (3)
Feedback Tracker Admin Mar 20, 2025 
HI mrtobycook ,

It has been found that this is an issue with Unreal 5.5 itself when importing. Please refer to the following WorkAround method.

- https://courses.reallusion.com/home/iclone/pipelines/unreal?keyword=5.5&sort=3&v=updated-workflow-for-unreal-engine-5-5-auto-setup-%7C-character-creator-4-tutorial

JoePan
Reallusion
Farouce Mar 18, 2025 
Having the same issues, morph target / blendshapes are not working correctly when using Live link  Iclone 8 / UE5.5.3
Feedback Tracker Admin Feb 24, 2025 
Hi mrtobycook，

Thanks for your Feedback,

The issue can be successfully reproduced and has been reported.

JoePan
Reallusion
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