My viewport iof Daz Studio is always grey on my IMac (version High Sierra). I have this message when I enter in :" A valid PostgreSOL CMS connection could not be established. Several DAZ studio features that require a valid PostgreSOL CMS connection such as context aware content views and loading content installed using the DAZ Connect service, will not be available. Check your network, antivirus, and firewall settings for conflicts" Anyone know about what is a PostgreSOL CMS connection ? Thank you by advance.

Edit: For reference, the morphs im currently trying to get rid of are the Killer Leg morphs, https://www.daz3d.com/killer-legs-2-0-morphs-for-genesis-8-female .

Double Trouble with Darius 6 HD

just wanted the crown.

i see icons for default, blue. where the geometry?

thanks

I've tried the SKP importer for Blender. And it works fine. But the topology is terrible. And would require a lot of manual work.

I'm using Sketchup Make (free version) and the only export option is DAE which is ugly when imported into DAZ or 3D Coat or anything else.

Not sure why Sketchup models are such a mess.

Cheers

All of the motherboards I'm working with are made by ASUS.  All, I believe, support Asus Aura software/hardware.  The best board has two "Addressable RGB" (ARGB) 3-pin headers  and two "RGB" 4-pin headers.  The other two boards are older(cheaper) and only have one  4-pin RGB header.  

I'm looking to replace some of the existing simple unlighted fans in my system with lighted ones.  I want the fan's speed to be controlled by pulse width modulation (PWM) through the power connector (4-pins).  I also want to get the correct type of RGB lighting (ARGB or RGB).  I do not want to have to buy a separate RGB controller, I just want to use the motherboard's RGB headers.

The problem: I'm having difficulty identifying fans that have both 4-pin power connector(PWM), and 4-pin lighting connector(RGB).  Catalog descriptions are often incomplete and often describe their color technology in terms of their branded software system.  I'm confused by potential complexities and compatabilities.

1st Question:  Are the acronyms RGB and ARGB the only types of LED lighting used on most motherboards?  Are various manufacturers confusing the issue by using their own pet names for their particular variation of technology or software control?

2nd Question: I believe I've gleaned that "RGB" LED systems (4-pins) use 12 volts that control entire strings of same color lights at a time by the voltage on one of three hot lines (plus ground).  And that "ARGB" LED systems (3-pins) are 5 volts and control each LED independently in the string by digital signals.  So the two systems are completely incompatable.  Right?

3rd Question:  Since I am (at the moment) dealing with only ASUS motherboards, I have at my disposal Asus's AURA software to control the sequencing of the lights.  Any advice or warnings about AURA software?

The Cigar Question: I'm able to find lots of 4-pin PWM fans using 3-pin ARGB lighting but having trouble finding PWM fans using the simpler 4-pin RGB lighting.   I'm currently looking at a set of three fans by NZXT.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GVHSSWR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 I think that model is 4-pin power(PWM) and 4-pin lighting (RGB).  Am I correct?  But the catalog description says it uses NZXT's "Hue-2" lighting controller (*sigh*) is that RGB or ARGB or something completely different?  Can it be controlled with Asus motherboard headers and AURA software?

Oops, nevermind.  Scratch NZXT, I found the "Disclaimer" on the page that says I do need their controller. (*boogers*).​  OK, so I'm again unable to find a 4-pin PWM fan using 4-pin RGB lighting.  Any suggestions?  Cigar still available.

Bonus Question: The term "RGB" is so very overused that it becomes nearly useless when searching for computer electronic devices.  Is there another, more unique, term that is (or could be) used to identify the simpler RGB 4-pin, LED lighting systems in computers?

Let's explore an ancient ruin in the hot desert.

Desert Ruin is a complete environment with beautiful modular architecture (gate, column, beam, stela, etc.), landscape, and plants.

This project helps you to have a unique, old, ruin experience with realistic modular parts, land, other props.

This set includes sky lighting (render settings) and camera presets to replicate the fantastic promos or get you started creating your own unique scene.

Include desert landspcae.

i want to make a pic where the egg is, like, in the middle of the snake, and that the snake's belly shapes around the egg. i tried manually posing each segment but it looks hideous.

is there a way?

(i only used the chzor egg as an example since it was the first result with "egg" in my library

Ultra Scenery uses a script to take a height map and generate terrain. Basically, it seems to me the same operation. I am wondering instead of scripting it,

what is the manual set of operations to do this? Or  is this completely done via scripted geometric construction and not available natively via the DS interface?

This image is a highly simplified example. 

Displace Map

This below is a little exaggerated to show the effect.

The original source being this

Just reinstalling stuff in the hope that G8F will open before the end of time.

I seem to have a lot on my small C: drive. How can I get this on to my D: drive, recognised DIM and in Daz. There don't seem to be oiptions for changing this in DIM. I can push things I install to another drive, but there seem to be 30+ Gb on C; and my C: drive is tight. I know how to change directories around in Daz itself, but DIM won't let me change the recommended location from C:

Any advice gratefuilly received. Too hot to think at the moment.

ETA I'm planning on getting a Ryzen 9 5950X with it, and 32 GB of RAM.

I'm aiming for something like this (example): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3506336 

Thank you so very much!!

https://www.daz3d.com/z-music-idol-poses-and-expressions-for-kota-81

The poses don't work on G8... see below

2021-06-10 00:42:09.823 Invalid hierarchy for selected node(s) and "preset_hierarchical_pose" type; no root(s) found.
2021-06-10 00:42:09.823 Error reading file, see log for more details.

Should I return this product?

I don't use G8.1

So I'm working on a scene, and something like AFE would be really handy.  I try it on a character with, to start, a 60% open-faced smile.

Quick "before" spot render. It's a WIP, so yeah, hair, lighting, etc, not done but still, the model looks to be of a pleasant-looking woman around 30, give or take.

Then I slap on AFE, and this happens

So now she's in her what?  Late 40s?  Perhaps a bit younger if she has/had a substance abuse problem?  The skin can be fixed, but after looking at this, I didn't want to make the effort and got rid of AFE right quick.

Daz could use something like this, but I'm not sure it's this.  I've seen a post where someone thought AFE was awesomesauce, but even there, the aging was really apparent.  If I want an older character, I'll choose an older character or use some Zev0 wizardry, but when I'm trying to fix an expression, all I want to do is fix the expression.

/rant

I love DAZ very much, and I recently submitted a few products for their consideration for PA application.  I never really considered selling the items but thought it would be a pity for them to just rot on my hard drive as it were :-)  I have poured a ton of time and energy into the projects, and I'm not really to concerned that they have been rejected but I would really appreciate any feedback from you guys as to how they could be improved or why they are just not attractive to potential buyers?  The first one is a vehicle , which I designated the Aardvark.  It is fully rigged with working suspension, clam-shell doors, lights, steering, etc.  I developed several versions of it which I thought would be fun to offer fully textured.  There are no blueprints for this car that were available so it was not just a matter of downloading the design, copying and boom... it's done!  I spent a number of years getting the shape just right.  It has a ton of details such as a bar, full interior, working controls, dashboard and so on.  I have restored several real cars and incorporated my knowledge into the design as much as possible.  This is not what it seems by the way, as this car has four rear wheels, not two, streched length style.  Carries 11 people total, includes all the poses for the driver, passenger, and cabin passengers.  Has neon underlights as an add-on if desired in included props.  Headlight beams, interior cabin lights and light for the cocktail bar.  It has a fully rigged airfoil custom designed.  Neon lit option for color of body.  Iray and 3Delight renders.  I created an animated reel showing all the options available.  I don't know?  I just thought that there wouid be a place on DAZ for a car that was based on glamour.  It oozes everything that you could want in a vehicle. I also created 12 different paint and interior options that included "Hot Wheels" chrome colors, a reptilian, leopard, phoenix, and traditional color schemes.  What am I doing wrong?  Please help me :-)  I was told that DAZ would not be interested in selling this as it was not the type of product that people would be interested. That is fine, and I have no problem with their decision at all.  I did these for my own pleasure anyway but I am just trying to understand the process of what is an acceptable product?  I see cars, vehicles being sold all the time on DAZ?  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3cd5qnod3jr297/Aardvark - 1920 x 1080.mp4?dl=0

Anyway, I can only attach a single image here and I hope I am not breaking any rules.  If I am, I appologise.

Thank you.