IceCrMn said:

Did you happen to install it inside Studio with Connect and also outside Studio with DIM or Central?

Yes, I did the original update from within Studio, and the re-install from Central.  Now it won't install at all anymore, it freezes halfway.  I am at a loss here.  The old version did not have this /&%$(

Did you happen to install it inside Studio with Connect and also outside Studio with DIM or Central?

martinkeitel_e65f08430a said:

I also have this problem. I can't start DAZ 4.20, just stuck on the "Upgrading CMS" message.

What I did "wrong" is that I updated the content directory back to the my original "F:My DAZ 3D Library/" instead of the "F:My DAZ 3D Library/Applications/Data/DAZ 3D/Content database/" suggested by DIM. I don't see the point of spreading content all around, particularly under so many subfolders.

That looks like the Daz Central path if you set its base to F:My DAZ 3D Library/ - if you made similar overrides elsewhere when switchign to DIM you may have ended up with unattached or nested content directories. Not necessarily related to the current issue, but assuming you can get back to the application it would be a good idea to post your directory settings in DIM and Daz Studio to be sure nothing is going to add more issues.

As I had already installed some content under all those subfolders, I just moved everything under my simple (well, a lot simpler) folder. I know I was being naughty with all this manual installing..

The dblog file comments my attempts to start DS like this:
LOG:  database system is ready to accept connections
LOG:  autovacuum launcher started
FATAL:  role "marti" does not exist
"marti" seems to refer to my user account, as my email address starts with "martin"... So this would indicate my problem might not be with all my hassle with the folders, but instead with my account??
BTW, Install manager reports all my previous 20 installs are ok, but does not recognize all my earlier installed content.
What's the role of the Content database port under DIM advanced settings??

Hello everyone,

My name is Sabrina and it would be great if somebody could give me a few tips how to get the best results out of D|S :D

Several years back, I had to stop dabbling with Poser and only started again recently. DAZ Studio is kind of new to me and I am still trying to make sense of the tutorials. There is one thing that I haven't been able to figure out: While I am able to use old content that DAZ Central conveniently downloaded and imported, I can't get a specific scene to render. Other items and scenes render without issues. The item in question is Winter Kingdom: Castle Ruins (08.2011). I've tried loading it, then just pressed 'render'. The system shows it's doing several passes but the render window remains black. All props are visible as wire mesh etc. I thought it might be the camera position and zoomed out but it was the same result.

Anyone have an idea why this happens?

Thanks,

Sabrina

I used Daz Central to set a path for my HHD. Then delete the recommended paths in DIM then install all products. They will install to the new Path. Even your manifest files will be in the path that you want. Then you can share all that across the network. Just have to install Daz on the other computer point to the path. 

PerttiA said:

You don't get gray icons if you don't log in to DS... Ever.

The only reason to log in to DS, is for installing products inside DS into those weird directories, in which case those installations will override products that are installed with DIM/DAZ Central/manually, even when the installations within DS fail.

Installing products first with DIM/DAZ Central/Manually and then logging in to DS and letting DS (actually DAZ Connect) install the products the second time, also uses twice the storage space as the files are stored in two different locations.

I learned that second part my last install. I only used it with the Das Connect when the icons are gray. 

Unfortunately, if I don't log on to Das Studio then the files that are gray would be missing. 

I'm not sure what's causing the disconnect but it's really funky.

You don't get gray icons if you don't log in to DS... Ever.

The only reason to log in to DS, is for installing products inside DS into those weird directories, in which case those installations will override products that are installed with DIM/DAZ Central/manually, even when the installations within DS fail.

Installing products first with DIM/DAZ Central/Manually and then logging in to DS and letting DS (actually DAZ Connect) install the products the second time, also uses twice the storage space as the files are stored in two different locations.

I recently had to move to a new HD due to a crashed drive which meant I had to reinstall Daz and all my packages.  

99% of my packages downloaded and installed just fine from DIM.  

However, some still show gray in Daz Studio.

Example: Ye Olde Library and Ye Olde Library Add-Ons 

Some show gray but actually work (Genisys 8 Male Expressions) that is to say the associated dials are available.

I tried uninstalling with DIM and reinstalling. I tried uninstalling with Daz Central and reinstalling. The only thing that works is to install from inside Daz Studio.  

Unfortunately Daz Studio installs in a really weird directory that's completely different than DIM and Daz Central (who both install to the same place).  

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being very angry...I put this as a 2 for mildly annoyed but not a significant inconvenience.

Is there something I'm doing wrong or is it just something that happens? 

Thanks, got it now. Told you I was a little slow sometimes, chock it up to being in my 70's. You'd think that when an update is available in DAZ Central, and you click update, you'd get everything that you need, not have to go hunting for things you didn't even know that were required. Come on DAZ, get with it! And while you are at it, fix the damn download so that it stops quiting every 7 min. and needs to be restarted. As it is you can't set it to run overnight.

Totte said:

First hint, Install using DIM (DAZ Install Manager), not DAZ Central on macOS.

That is literally what I said I am trying to do though, and where I am getting my latest error. I am asking for help within DIM.

First hint, Install using DIM (DAZ Install Manager), not DAZ Central on macOS.

If you want to do this use Install Manager rather than Daz Central https://www.daz3d.com/get_install_manager/

Hello. Long story, here is a choppy gist of where I'm at: I was having an issue getting a plugin to work (Measure Metrics) and spent hours trying to sort that out getting frustrated with the cluster that is the Daz file organization structure, but ultimately deicded to just clear everything Daz related off my computer and try a new install. I have saved all my assets to an external hard drive to reintegrate after the new install. After (I believe) clearing all Daz related things off my computer, I reinstalled Daz Central on my Mac and attempted to get Daz Studio back from there, but the install keeps getting stuck and restarting and freezing so I decided to try DIM instead. I downloaded DIM on my Mac. I am able to successfully download DAZ Studio 4.20 (Mac 64-Bit) but then when I go to install it says "Install Failed!". Can anyone help me figure out what is going on and why I cannot get it installed? Below is the Helper Log File:

2022-03-08 23:08:41.119 +++++++++++++++ Install Manager Helper 1.4.0.80 starting +++++++++++++++++

2022-03-08 23:08:41.119 OS bits: 64

2022-03-08 23:08:41.119 Platform bits: 64

2022-03-08 23:08:41.119 Qt Version: 4.8.7

2022-03-08 23:08:41.119 Locale: en_US

2022-03-08 23:08:41.132 Running on Macintosh OS 12.0 Monterey

2022-03-08 23:08:41.132 Current DateTime:

2022-03-08 23:08:41.133 Loc: Tue Mar 8 23:08:41 2022

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 UTC: Wed Mar 9 04:08:41 2022

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 Application Data:

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 Location = /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/DAZ 3D/InstallManager

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 Disk Total: 112.6 GB (120988852224)

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 Disk Avail: 69.1 GB (74199928832)

2022-03-08 23:08:41.134 Helper application data path: /Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/DAZ 3D/InstallManager

2022-03-08 23:08:41.135 Starting CMS...

2022-03-08 23:08:41.135 Error connecting to CMS. Cannot be started by client.

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Current Content Install Path:

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Location = /Users/[username]/Daz 3D/Applications/Data/DAZ 3D/My DAZ 3D Library

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Disk Total: 112.6 GB (120988852224)

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Disk Avail: 69.1 GB (74199924736)

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Current 64-bit Software Install Path:

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Location = /Users/[username]/Applications

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Disk Total: 112.6 GB (120988852224)

2022-03-08 23:08:41.140 Disk Avail: 69.1 GB (74199924736)

Ok thank you. I'll look into this some more.

I gather you mean that is correct for Daz Central?

Well, that should be where Install manager writes, and Daz Central should use the same (and its settings should say the paths are managed by Daz Install Manager).

Daz Central can be iffy on M1/Big Sur - people report that Install Manager is more reliable (and configurable, but it will pick up the existign settings) https://www.daz3d.com/get_install_manager/

The helper is what handles application installs (and other installs that require elevated privileges).

You should, at least with Install Manager, be able to uncheck the option to install the compleet bundle of applications and content, and then just install what you want.

Aabacus said:

And if you are using DIM, DAZ Central or manual installation, your content has not disappeared anywhere, only DAZ Connect inside DS is screwed up, which can be fixed by uninstalling the content in "Smart Content" and setting the DS preferences for Offline use, ie. never logging in to DS again. 

I'm not the original author but I have a few questions:

1. Am I better off using DIM/DAZ Central and Manual 100% OR using a mix of those and DAZ Connect inside DS?

Mixing, especially an installer of some kind and manual, can cause issues.

2. When you say to set preferences for Offline use...how do you do that? Where is the setting?

Edit>Preferences (DAZ Studio>Preferences on a Mac), go to the Startup tab, and uncheck Automatically Login With Remembered Credentials

Thanks for the help!!!

Edit: Sorry for the dupes...the editor gave no indication the post posted...sheesh

And if you are using DIM, DAZ Central or manual installation, your content has not disappeared anywhere, only DAZ Connect inside DS is screwed up, which can be fixed by uninstalling the content in "Smart Content" and setting the DS preferences for Offline use, ie. never logging in to DS again. 

I'm not the original author but I have a few questions:

1. Am I better off using DIM/DAZ Central and Manual 100% OR using a mix of those and DAZ Connect inside DS?

2. When you say to set preferences for Offline use...how do you do that? Where is the setting?

Thanks for the help!!!

Edit: Sorry for the dupes...the editor gave no indication the post posted...sheesh

Hi Everybody,
Im a long time Daz user, but I have to keep leaving it for a while as it becomes harder and harder to use, eventually making me abandon it again.
I suppose its constantly being updated, and Im not. LoL
I'd only just started using the Install Manager last time, and now Ive returned again theres Daz Central.
Is it possible to just download Daz Studio on its own, or do I now have to go through Daz Central?

Also, what is it with the random sales in the store nowadays?
On sale one day, then not the next, then back on after a couple of days. Its infuriating.
Being in the UK I cant keep track with the time difference and everything.
Anyway, thats a different rant.  ;)

So, is Daz Central the way to go now?  :)

Thanks.  D

I'm only really interested in trying Haxagon.
To my dismay, I had to download a host of other things: DazCentral (which freezes constantly), DazStudio, two "helper" apps with unknown purpose, just to never get prompted to finally get hexagon.
I go to apps in central, and there's no install button for hexagon. Web searches tell me to click the green install button (that's not there). Some posts suggest to do a manual install, but I don't see that anywhere either. Compatibility information is contradictory (and 5 years out of date anyway)
This has been pretty fustrating.
I have a 2021 MacBook M1 Max: Is Hexagon compatable or not? If so, how do I install it?
Ok, I found more while typing this, but I've come this far, so I may as well finish the rant.
I found what looked like a Manual Install link but that turned out to be unclickable, instead I was apparently supposed to just know the real link was the cryptically labeled DIM text. Another app to download. Yay. I find Hexagon there, and the install fails just the once, but not before forgetting my prefered install location. Only to find out that it still will not open, apparently being out of date, and apparently not able to run under Rosetta.
One system requirements page is from 2017, another says Hexagon is unstable under Intel chipsets - but I'm guessing that's a typo (or even more out of date) and wasn't intended to mean apple silicon is prefered.
And because it doesn't seem to be explicitly stated anywhere - for anyone else finding this: Hexagon appears to not be compatable with M1