Running a second instance of DAZ Studio without extra popups

MaX Pupkin

Hi everyone! Could you please tell me how to properly launch a second instance of DAZ Studio so I can work in two windows at the same time? I understand this isn’t about rendering, just making small edits. I tried launching it with certain command-line keys (  -instanceName # -copyAppSettings PublicBuild3 -copySessionUI ), but I keep getting lots of popup windows that I have to close manually, which is really annoying. What’s the best way to handle this?

Richard Haseltine

What are the pop-up windows?

MaX Pupkin

and these windows appear every time regardless of my choice or whatever I click inside them.

Richard Haseltine

Try using an explicit instance name, so it doesn't start blank each time.

MaX Pupkin

Richard Haseltine said:

Try using an explicit instance name, so it doesn't start blank each time.

I do not know which one, please write an example.

crosswind

Or you can use this official script to Launch Instances: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/5112696/#Comment_5112696

Create a custom action for it and place it on DS toolbar for easy running.

MaX Pupkin

crosswind said:

Or you can use this official script to Launch Instances: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/5112696/#Comment_5112696

Create a custom action for it and place it on DS toolbar for easy running.

Buddy, why don’t you just give the correct answer instead of making me dig through the docs and descriptions? Is it really that hard to provide a single line on how to run it without extra windows?

crosswind

MaX Pupkin said:

crosswind said:

Or you can use this official script to Launch Instances: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/5112696/#Comment_5112696

Create a custom action for it and place it on DS toolbar for easy running.

Buddy, why don’t you just give the correct answer instead of making me dig through the docs and descriptions? Is it really that hard to provide a single line on how to run it without extra windows?

Because I don't know how to use a command line to make it... lol ~ Instead, I've been using the above official script which it is the most efficient and optimal way. One-click, one instance ~~ 

markusmatern

I run additional instances like this:
"C:\Program Files\DAZ 3D\DAZStudio4\DAZStudio.exe" -instanceName DAZStudio# -cleanOnLaunch
No pop-ups in my case...

MaX Pupkin

markusmatern said:

I run additional instances like this:
"C:\Program Files\DAZ 3D\DAZStudio4\DAZStudio.exe" -instanceName DAZStudio# -cleanOnLaunch
No pop-ups in my case...

Buddy, you’re an absolute hero - you really saved me! Huge thanks to you, my friend, and have an awesome evening!