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Friday Freebies now only encrypted for a year and headsups for nonecrypted freebies

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  • Kendall SearsKendall Sears Posts: 2,995
    timmins.william said:

    Do surveyers routinely get shot at in Canada?

    I mean, we're AMERICUH. We do crazy violent.

    Maybe this is wrong, but it's what someone who had actually had field experience told me.

     

    As someone who has been in GIS for over 20 years (and has supported NUMEROUS property tax agencies in many States) most Property Assessment orgs went to LAT/LONG for boundaries some time ago.  Most of these were supported by Aerial Photography and/or Satellite imagery.  There are still lots of registries that list "the old oak beside the creek split by the large pointed boulder"  (yes, that was actually on a deed) but few, if any, are used for any practical purpose.  Most licensed surveyors use highly accurate GPS if there are any resurveys done.

    Kendall

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,160
    edited February 2016

    Wow, its's a very nice set! This is the Kayak and paddle.

    Lighting and background are from No Emotion HDRs.
    It is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0.

    Post edited by barbult on
  • JOdelJOdel Posts: 6,306

    Given that there appears to be no way to upgrade to 4.9 *without* agreeing to DAZ Connect -- because you *can't* simply download the upgrade from your product library and install it yourself -- I'll probably tuck whatever ConnectOnly freebies are offered into my account. *Eventually* I am going to need to upgrade to 4.9, and will be able to get them then. By then, they will probably no longer be free.

    I don't like this situation one little bit. I don't *like* having to put all my content into one library, and I refuse to do it. But if 4.9 will recognize my old content libraries *as well as* whatever new one it's going to want for encrypted content, I can probably stand to have a bunch of random, unrelated content in its own separate library. 

    Am not happy.

  • FSMCDesignsFSMCDesigns Posts: 12,842
    Crescent said:

    "Make a Wish Props"

    I wish they weren't @#$!%$@!!! encrypted and DAZ Connect only!

    There. I've made my wish.

    LMAO!!

    cherpenbeck said:

    Ticket, because othervice DAZ thinks we will support encrypted.

    THIS!

  • Hiro ProtagonistHiro Protagonist Posts: 699
    JOdel said:
    But if 4.9 will recognize my old content libraries *as well as* whatever new one it's going to want for encrypted content, I can probably stand to have a bunch of random, unrelated content in its own separate library. 

    4.9 doesn't affect, reorganize or delete any of your Content Library folders, and when you install via DIM or manual download the products will be added there just as they were in 4.8. The Content Library tab looks exactly the same as in 4.8.

    4.9 adds a new library called My Connect Library but nothing will be in there unless you install via Connect. "My Connect Library" doesn't have user-facing folders (i.e. you can't see them in the Content Library tab). Content installed in Connect is intended to be accessed via Smart Content, but you can still access it in the Content Library tab under the "Products" and "Categories" sections at the bottom.

  • TesseractSpaceTesseractSpace Posts: 1,582
    Hiro Protagonist said:
    JOdel said:
    But if 4.9 will recognize my old content libraries *as well as* whatever new one it's going to want for encrypted content, I can probably stand to have a bunch of random, unrelated content in its own separate library. 

    4.9 doesn't affect, reorganize or delete any of your Content Library folders, and when you install via DIM or manual download the products will be added there just as they were in 4.8. The Content Library tab looks exactly the same as in 4.8.

    4.9 adds a new library called My Connect Library but nothing will be in there unless you install via Connect. "My Connect Library" doesn't have user-facing folders (i.e. you can't see them in the Content Library tab). Content installed in Connect is intended to be accessed via Smart Content, but you can still access it in the Content Library tab under the "Products" and "Categories" sections at the bottom.

    And if you don't want the connect library on your C: drive, change it in the content directory manager before downloading anything.

  • duane_moodyduane_moody Posts: 132
    barbult said:
    McGyver said:

    A canoe I can not, but thanks a lot. It was nice, but you see, encrypted is not for me. 

    A canoe I can do, so thanks from me, too! It's free, so I'll get it and see. It is encrypted, but I'll take the chance. It's into the cart without a second glance.

    Will you put it in your cart? Can it make amazing art? Will you get from DAZ3D? Will you post for all to see? 

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 26,160
    duane_moody said:
    barbult said:
    McGyver said:

    A canoe I can not, but thanks a lot. It was nice, but you see, encrypted is not for me. 

    A canoe I can do, so thanks from me, too! It's free, so I'll get it and see. It is encrypted, but I'll take the chance. It's into the cart without a second glance.

    Will you put it in your cart? Can it make amazing art? Will you get from DAZ3D? Will you post for all to see? 

    I did. Will you?

  • gregbogregbo Posts: 39

    Yep... I don't care if its "FREE"... DAZ Connect DRM Encryption makes this a "MUST AVOID" for me. They can rub that Magic Lamp all they want and "MAKE A WISH" that this DRM BS of theirs is going to work! I hope an animated blue genie pops out and sings a delightful little shanty about how they are driving their customers away!!

  • KeryaKerya Posts: 10,943
    Havos said:
     

    I have picked up two freebie canoes from other sources recently, that look very similar to these, so I am wondering if I should bother with them at all, particularly as I am still on 4.8.

    Links? Pretty please?

  • Dream CutterDream Cutter Posts: 1,224

    Nice Kayaks.  I remember when free was free of encrypt.  I would buy this DO for $10, maybe more if it was a DIM install....

    http://3dnld.com/sites/all/media/gif/NAVIGATING_PLUMERIA_ISLES_sharkjump_96x128_1MB_HDRI.gif

  • Seliah (Childe of Fyre)Seliah (Childe of Fyre) Posts: 337
    edited February 2016
    hphoenix said:

    Another one I'd like, but won't buy since it's Encrypted-Connect-Only.....

     

    (And to all the ones having to file support tickets for returns.....From now on, don't check out without checking EVERY item in  your cart.  You know the old adage, "Fool me once, shame on me.  Fool me twice....")

    Yes. This exactly. *nods* I always check the available install types before even looking at the product promos, let alone adding to the cart. If I don't see a Manual Install, I dont' even bother to look beyond the main image that displays on the product page.

    And in this case, it's too bad. Because the set looks like a really nice one, and I would normally have snatched it up right away as I have quite a lot of uses for boats and kayaks and canoes like these.

    But another "Encrypted Only" freebie, so... pass. Again. *shrugs*

    Post edited by Seliah (Childe of Fyre) on
  • HavosHavos Posts: 5,573
    Kerya said:
    Havos said:
     

    I have picked up two freebie canoes from other sources recently, that look very similar to these, so I am wondering if I should bother with them at all, particularly as I am still on 4.8.

    Links? Pretty please?

    Here are the links

    http://www.sharecg.com/v/82981/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Canoe

    http://ancestorsrelic.deviantart.com/art/Dugout-Canoe-as-OBJ-170764355

    I just realised that the kayak I have is not free, but from Poser World (but given you can get their 3000 or so models for a one month subscription for around 20$, they are pretty close to being free IMHO)

    https://poserworld.com/kayak-boat-prop

     

     

  • lx_2807502lx_2807502 Posts: 2,996
    Bendinggrass said:
    cherpenbeck said:

    Instant buy- and then, belatedly, I checked for status. Encrypted only. Have filed ticket for return.

    They really need a fat icon for encrypted stuff.

    I agree.... a REALLY FAT icon to indicate it is encrypted........ Please.

    I just want nothing to do with the encrypted content.

    Just going to stick this image with a couple of suggestions on store icons here too since it's relevant.

     

  • nobody1954nobody1954 Posts: 933

         The whole point of encrypted freebies it to get people to buy into the encryption. It won't hurt you. I have DRM on some of the books in my e reader.

         But, as the owner of ebook publisher Smashwords put it: encryption treats your customers as if they were criminals. He doesn't use it.

         Back in the day Walmart had people searching your shopping bags when you left the store. I stopped going there. I never stole from one of their stores, and disliked being treated as if I would. When they stopped the practice, I started going back.

         I haven't stopped buying from Daz. I would rather not. I have not registered for Daz connect. If they go full DRM, I may leave.

  • lx_2807502lx_2807502 Posts: 2,996

    I'm fine with encrypted freebies being released each week.

    I'm not fine with them refusing to clearly mark them (no, that one line on the product page does not count.)

  • KeryaKerya Posts: 10,943
    Havos said:
    Kerya said:
    Havos said:
     

    I have picked up two freebie canoes from other sources recently, that look very similar to these, so I am wondering if I should bother with them at all, particularly as I am still on 4.8.

    Links? Pretty please?

    Here are the links

    http://www.sharecg.com/v/82981/browse/21/DAZ-Studio/Canoe

    http://ancestorsrelic.deviantart.com/art/Dugout-Canoe-as-OBJ-170764355

    I just realised that the kayak I have is not free, but from Poser World (but given you can get their 3000 or so models for a one month subscription for around 20$, they are pretty close to being free IMHO)

    https://poserworld.com/kayak-boat-prop

     

     

    Thank you! It does have it's upsides being a lifetime member of Poserworld ... :o)

  • nicsttnicstt Posts: 11,715
    AndyS said:

    Hi,

     

    I just ordered the new freebee "Make a Wish Props".
    But I still have 4.8 due to the well known security incompatibilities. Now that freebee is only installable by Conect.

    I like to use it in 4.8 - how to ??

    I can't switch to 4.9

    If it hasn't been said: you can't use it in 4.8.

  • nicsttnicstt Posts: 11,715
    lx said:

    I'm fine with encrypted freebies being released each week.

    I'm not fine with them refusing to clearly mark them (no, that one line on the product page does not count.)

    Agree; folks need to see if it works for them. 4.9 beta works great with the PostgreSQL not installed and hidden to avoid downloading by mistake; the annoying popup telling me it won't work with connect is actually sort of useful - but still annoying noise-wise.

  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,073

    Well, I bit the bait (again) and tried to download manually only to find it is yet another lure to the dark side.  But I'm not going to bother making out a ticket.  If it's gotten to the point where I have to research the product to see if it will be compatible with the way I buy then I just won't buy ANYTHING unless it's already a familiar object on my wishlist.  Letters and trouble tickets to marketing do no good.  Only sales figures matter.  My impulse buying is officially on hold.  Sorry PAs but swimming in the lake with alligators may be hazardous to your health.

  • KeryaKerya Posts: 10,943

    Weeellllll, it is ALWAYS a good idea to read the product page ... and the Encryption is stated there clearly and not hidden, so it is not that hard to evade Encrypted content ...

  • frogimusfrogimus Posts: 200
    LeatherGryphon said:

    Well, I bit the bait (again) and tried to download manually only to find it is yet another lure to the dark side.  But I'm not going to bother making out a ticket.  If it's gotten to the point where I have to research the product to see if it will be compatible with the way I buy then I just won't buy ANYTHING unless it's already a familiar object on my wishlist.  Letters and trouble tickets to marketing do no good.  Only sales figures matter.  My impulse buying is officially on hold.  Sorry PAs but swimming in the lake with alligators may be hazardous to your health.

    Agree. I'm at the point of always clicking "PC+" now. No new releases. No convoluted sales that require you to stand on your head and click your mouse with your big toe (or similar nonsensical requirements).

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,682
    JOdel said:

    Given that there appears to be no way to upgrade to 4.9 *without* agreeing to DAZ Connect -- because you *can't* simply download the upgrade from your product library and install it yourself

    https://www.daz3d.com/downloader/customer/files#prod_13176

     

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,838
    McGyver said:
    duane_moody_57253d0671 said:

    Also, why did my username suddenly get _57253d0671 added to it? 

    You have been activated. You will receive your mission briefing via email. If you are killed or capture, DAZ will disavow all knowledge of you, your pets, your mission and most things in general. This message will self destruct in... Well, as long as it takes you to destroy it... there is a sledgehammer out by the mailbox, please hurry.

    ..I am not a number, I am a free person.

  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,682
    kyoto kid said:
    McGyver said:
    duane_moody_57253d0671 said:

    Also, why did my username suddenly get _57253d0671 added to it? 

    You have been activated. You will receive your mission briefing via email. If you are killed or capture, DAZ will disavow all knowledge of you, your pets, your mission and most things in general. This message will self destruct in... Well, as long as it takes you to destroy it... there is a sledgehammer out by the mailbox, please hurry.

    ..I am not a number, I am a free person.

    You may want to increase your rates.

  • IceDragonArtIceDragonArt Posts: 12,727

    I have no issue with using the encrypted freebies. (and they work just fine I might add although its not the most intuitive thing to actually FIND them in connect) I just won't BUY encrypted products.  My whole issue with encrypted is that I may lose access to it at some point.   If I lose access to the freebies, its not a big deal because they are free.  If I lose access to something I paid for, I am going to be extremely irate.

  • wizwiz Posts: 1,100
    mjc1016 said:

    How do you SAY the date?

    Nobody starts with the year...so how is that 'rational'?

    Because it sorts correctly in an alpha sort.

    CoolScene-2016-02-14.duf

    CoolScene-2016-02-15.duf

    That's why YYYY-MM-DD is the ISO standard, and not MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY. Dashes, not periods or commas.

    mjc1016 said:

    If you say February 5th, then writing it 02/05/2016 makes perfect sense. 

    Just like, if you say it's the 5th of February, 05 02 2016 makes sense.

    That last format never makes sense.

  • ChoholeChohole Posts: 33,604
    wiz said:
    mjc1016 said:

    How do you SAY the date?

    Nobody starts with the year...so how is that 'rational'?

    Because it sorts correctly in an alpha sort.

    CoolScene-2016-02-14.duf

    CoolScene-2016-02-15.duf

    That's why YYYY-MM-DD is the ISO standard, and not MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY. Dashes, not periods or commas.

    mjc1016 said:

    If you say February 5th, then writing it 02/05/2016 makes perfect sense. 

    Just like, if you say it's the 5th of February, 05 02 2016 makes sense.

    That last format never makes sense.

    Makes sense to every UK citizen

  • lx_2807502lx_2807502 Posts: 2,996
    wiz said:
    mjc1016 said:

    How do you SAY the date?

    Nobody starts with the year...so how is that 'rational'?

    Because it sorts correctly in an alpha sort.

    CoolScene-2016-02-14.duf

    CoolScene-2016-02-15.duf

    That's why YYYY-MM-DD is the ISO standard, and not MM-DD-YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY. Dashes, not periods or commas.

    mjc1016 said:

    If you say February 5th, then writing it 02/05/2016 makes perfect sense. 

    Just like, if you say it's the 5th of February, 05 02 2016 makes sense.

    That last format never makes sense.

    Japan uses year month day (biggest to smallest) The last format is smallest to biggest which makes much more sense than randomly arranging them.

  • j cadej cade Posts: 2,310
    kyoto kid said:
    McGyver said:
    duane_moody_57253d0671 said:

    Also, why did my username suddenly get _57253d0671 added to it? 

    You have been activated. You will receive your mission briefing via email. If you are killed or capture, DAZ will disavow all knowledge of you, your pets, your mission and most things in general. This message will self destruct in... Well, as long as it takes you to destroy it... there is a sledgehammer out by the mailbox, please hurry.

    ..I am not a number, I am a free person.

    You are Number Six.

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