Custom Order Maid 3D2 (COM3D2) offers one of the most robust character creation engines in anime gaming. However, managing your carefully crafted maids across different game installations, computers, or backup drives can be challenging. Making your COM3D2 presets truly portable ensures you never lose your designs and can load them instantly on any setup.

: When upgrading to newer versions (like COM3D2.5), you must manually move your .preset files into the new game’s install directory to see them in the edit menu.

Which you are currently using (BepinEx or Sybaris)?

Older presets made with Sybaris (Insert Plus) use different shaders than BepInEx (COM3D2_Editor). A "portable" preset must account for which plugin framework generated the sliders.

If you are looking to create a "portable" post to share your designs on forums or Discord, here is a solid template and guide to ensure others can actually use your creation. 👗 COM3D2 Character Preset Share Character Name/Theme: [Insert Name or Theme, e.g., "Gothic Maid - Seraphina"] Preset Type: [e.g., Face only / Full Body / Outfit Only] Game Version: [e.g., 2.31.1] Required DLCs: [List any official DLCs used, or state "None"] Mod Dependencies: [List required Sybaris/BepInEx mods or "Vanilla"] 📥 Download Link Insert Link Here (Mega, Mediafire, etc.) 🛠 Installation Instructions (Portable Method)

Ensure COM3D2 is installed and has been run at least once on the new machine.

For ultimate portability, create a dedicated folder on your backup drive for each character. Inside, keep their .preset file and a subfolder containing the exact .mod files they wear. Tips for Managing a Portable Preset Library

COM3D2 mods (via Sybaris or BepInEx) are stored in folders like Mod or Sybaris/UnityInjector . The .preset file saves the absolute or relative path to the .menu or .model file. If the drive letter changes (D:\Games vs C:\Games), the path breaks.

A portable preset, therefore, is a . It allows a user to upload their maid to a community forum (such as the COM3D2 subreddit or Discord) with a guarantee: Download this, drop it into your Mods folder, and you will see exactly what I saw. This reliability is rare in a modding scene historically plagued by broken links and version mismatches.

Remove any mods that are overly personal or from obscure sources. Stick to popular base mods (e.g., COM Modular IEM , Maid Fiddler Overlay ).

To save a preset, hold Ctrl and save it as you normally would: The PNG preset will appear in the preset folder.