Daz Central, it messed up, I uninstalled it, tried to reinstall and now I can't use Daz on this computer AT ALL, and I have lost everythiung I had in it.

Daz wants to get rid of it or at least let people decide for themselves if they want it,I DON'T.

I AM HAVING THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE!

Except one addition, I only had downloaded/installed half of my content before noticing that it was taking up far too much space on my ssd (boot drive), so I opened daz just to test that everything was working fine on my new computer. Everything worked as expected and smart content was all there. Then I moved everything to another drive (an hdd), and after ensuring all the paths were targeted correctly in daz central and DIM, I downloaded the rest of my content onto the HDD directly through DIM. Everything is working fine, it's all there in the content library, but in smart content there's only 16 items (which also say theyre not installed, but are in the installed tab for some reason). I have over 1800 assets for clarity. 

I can get files to be recognized in smart content if i download them through daz connect within daz studio, and it installs onto the HDD still, but it seems really impractical to do that when everything is already downloaded. I really can't figure out what's wrong. I uninstalled and reinstalled daz and the dirtectories are all correct in the content manager settings but its just not recognizing anything in smart content!!!!

Trying to install Daz 4.5, which requires installation of Daz Central, and not asking me to install Daz to Bridge...and select a Path for Daz to Blender. What does that mean?

 

Richard Haseltine said:

Mark_e593e0a5 said:

Saxa -- SD said:

Is the .enc at the end of the filename (spring dynamics.dse.enc) normal for anything non-DIM/non-manual?  Had not seen that yet.

My script works and I just have .dse.  My log shows it as .dse as expected.

No, the *.enc should not be there. I have seen that a lot with DAZ Connect installs. As a rule of thumb, anything that has encrypted scripts inside is likely to fail when installed via DAZ Connect. I would recommend to uninstall from DAZ Connect and install via DIM. I have not had any issues with encrypted scripts installed via DIM so far. 

The .enc indicates that the script did not install correctly. The issue with running scripts from Connect has nothing to do with whether or not they are encrypted, it's down to the script not "realising" that it may not be where the CMS reports it as being - I know some of my scripts make assumptions in that way, and would fail if run from a Connect install. Unfortunately it's a difficult thing to troubleshoot, especially when the script is being written initially and when it acesses external files for some of its functionality.

DAZ Connect may not be the culprit, but I have seen this happening ONLY with DAZ Connect and (sometimes) with DAZ Central so far. Absolutely any script I have installed with DIM was installed correctly. I do not really care who is to blame, but I think it generates a lot of very unneccessary frustration on the user side.

You find a product that looks great, from promo renders and the description, and think "wow, that's what I need". You buy it, install it, and then - bang - nothing works. Because you where so "enthusiastic" in having it, the frustration of having a product that does not work at all is even higher.

hereticlazarus said:

I know this is probably not the most helpful but I have the same problem and if I enter the password over and over fast enough it will eventually log me into DIM, I still can't get Daz Central to work. I've tried troubleshooting in other forums but nothing else seems to work.

 

Works for me!

Hello.
I have 1 question please.

How to install, with a single click, all the resources that Daz Central has downloaded? I am indeed reinstalling all the files I bought on PC / Windows. Before, I was on MacOS. And on MacOS, I was able to select all of my files, or only part of it, and launch the installation with one click. There, I am forced to click on "install" file by file ... I will have it for days.

If that category is in the original metadata file, it is considered read-only vendor data. Reading in a new copy of the metadata should replace what is there. How are you installing? If using DAZ Connect, I don't know if there is a way to replace the metadata, since Connect will always try to re-assert itself (metadata updates was one of the selling points, but if it is wrong...)

If you use DIM (or Central, I guess, I don't use that either) you will have to export your modified metadata and re-import it. With the Sync Product and Local Database unchecked, export (if auto-export is not checked) and overwrite the existing file. If you use DIM to install, you still have the original, so you can always get it back. From DIM, find the product in the Installed tab, right-click on it and select "Re-Import Metadata". The new file should replace the metadata for the product in the database.

Note: I haven't done it that way specifically, but I have manually edited the metadata file to do exactly the same type of changes, and that does correct the problem. I suggest backing up a copy of that new metadata file in case you need to re-install the product at some point.

Tip: You can select multiple items in the top half to modify all of them at the same time. In the bottom half, select one item and expand the tree to see the categories. Right-click on the one to remove, and select "Delete Selected Categories from Listed Files". Boom.

Hi! I have been having issues with Daz central for the past 3 days now and I am very frustrated right now. First, it started with Daz studio not responding and I ended up uninstalling it thinking that would help. But now, Daz central won't work and it keeps crashing so am unable to reinstall Daz studio ???????????? Has this been happening to anyone lately or is it just me ???? I tried to install Daz Central so far too but every time I reinstall it, it won't respond and starts crashing. help, please !!!! 

DAZ Central and DIM should use the same settings (make sure they do, but pick one and stick with it). I don't use Central, but in DIM the Package Archive path can be changed by clicking the ellipsis (...) at the far right side of the field. That will open a folder selection dialog for you to choose the one you want.

However, that alone will not cure your problem with the CMS connection. Did you install the PostgreSQL package? Do you see any postgres.exe processes in Task Manager? It should start up automatically with Studio or DIM (and presumably with Central).

Imago said:

Benvenuto, Daniele! Vedrai che ti divertirai e imparerai un sacco qui con noi!

Quanto al mec, Filament non è ancora stato implementato in quelle versioni da quel che so. Programmare sul mec richiede dodici volte le risorse che programmare su Windows (non lo dico io, è un dato di fatto, leggi un pò in giro! ) per cui ci vuole sempre un sacco perchè esca una versione apposita.

Grazie mille! ci conto di imparare! uso Daz da due anni e mi diverto un sacco! Si ho notato che Daz central ci hanno messi mesi a renderlo disponibile anche per mac cmq per ora aspetto perchè vado di iperralismo e filament non va bene quindi con Iray mi diverto molto! 

DoctorJellybean said:

StratDragon said:

the button for the manual download on the order page takes me to a page to install daz central.

I'm on a satellite connection with a data cap, and my connection speed is horrendously slow. This is my only ISP option for my location.

having to download software to download more software is daunting.

please consider an actual manual installer.

There is a manual installer. If you enter 4.x in the search field in the Product Library, click Description beneath the image and scroll down.

Thanks!

Richard Haseltine said:

Yes, the Viewport should be using OpenGL with (at least in part) thee xception of the Iray and Filament previews). The log isn't screaming "this is wrong". It may be worth using DDU to uninstall your driver and then reinstall, in case there's a left-over rogue element.

Sadly, that's subject to the same fail DAZ and DAZ Central is. I'll ponder. Simply uninstalling and re-installing doesn't solve anything, at least. 

StratDragon said:

the button for the manual download on the order page takes me to a page to install daz central.

I'm on a satellite connection with a data cap, and my connection speed is horrendously slow. This is my only ISP option for my location.

having to download software to download more software is daunting.

please consider an actual manual installer.

There is a manual installer. If you enter 4.x in the search field in the Product Library, click Description beneath the image and scroll down.

the button for the manual download on the order page takes me to a page to install daz central.

I'm on a satellite connection with a data cap, and my connection speed is horrendously slow. This is my only ISP option for my location.

having to download software to download more software is daunting.

please consider an actual manual installer.

electricventures said:

nonesuch00 said:

Melamkish said:

electricventures said:

I'm now seeing reports that suggests that my ISP, CenturyLink pushed a firmware update to my fiber router (they use McAfee's security product - I don't), resulting in Daz3d being intermittently blocked (and DIM not working).   Not sure what to do next.  Haven't been able to logon to DIM for a couple weeks.

e.g.:
https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r32949955-CenturyLink-now-blocking-websites
https://www.reddit.com/r/dungeonscrawl/comments/irxb92/cant_connect_security_issue/
(or https://centurylink18.rssing.com/browser.php?indx=8171763&last=1&item=3 )
https://www.reddit.com/r/centurylink/comments/jz6ppb/actiontech_c3000a_firmware_issue/

 

Well, I suspected this.  I recently upgraded to a C3000A modem, before upgrading my service. Was going to wait till the weekend to research and test, but after seeing your post, I shut down my computer and put my old modem back on service.

 

After rebooting and Windows finishing it's start-up routine, I opened DIM and it connected. Showed Product Updates for several products.

 

Wonder now how DAZ is gonna handle a major DSL/ISP provider blocking their software. There has to be a lot of DAZ users with CenturyLink as their ISP, modem supplier.

 

Odd that the website seemed to work (for the most part) but DIM didn't.  Guess for now I'll have to stick with the old modem.

I think you can circumvent your ISP blocking sites by using a VPN provider but like who wants yet another extra bill to pay? If you don't know what a VPN (virtual private network) is what businesses often use to secure the connections of their remote workers.

Thanks much for the VPN suggestion!!!

I've known of VPNs but never had a need for them, until now.  I found that ProtonVPN offers a free VPN for one device:  https://protonvpn.com/pricing .   Almost instantly, DIM started working and I was able to download and install the 44 packages that I ordered over the last couple weeks.

With the traffic first going through a remote non-highspeed VPN server, it did take about 3 times longer than usual to download the files, but it wasn't that long.

That said, I sure hope DAZ contacts and works things out with McAfee, as the security product that McAfee sells to ISPs (and which currently blocks DIM, and intermittently blocks daz3d.com) probably impacts a lot more ISPs in addition to CenturyLink, and a TON of DAZ users.

There was one "gotcha" with the free version of ProtonVPN:  After installing the software, when you connect to their VPN server, you cannot use the username and password you set up with your ProtonVPN account.  It turns out that the OpenVPN GUI required a special username and password, which is  listed on your ProtonVPN account page.  After that, it was extremely easy to use. 

PS:  To avoid potential issues with Zoom, and other packages that I use, during installation, I UNCHECKED the option to have OpenVPN load at startup.   I'm running Windows 10.  When I want to use the VPN, I just click on the OpenVPN GUI icon on my desktop, then right-click on the OpenVPN icon in the system tray (the area near your clock).  I then choose the VPN server to use, and paste in the special username and password.  After that, DIM works.

PPS:  As expected, as soon as I disconnect from the VPN server, I can no longer log onto DIM and get error messages when connecting to Daz3d.com.  So the problem continues, but at least VPN can be used as an interim measure.

Also note that Robert Friese in an above post states that Opera browser has a build in VPN. I'm not sure of the technical aspects of such an implementation by the Opera company as compared to an exclusive VPN provider though.

You might consider opening tickets to your ISP and to McAffee both as well.

I did test the Opera browser VPN, your IP is hidden, and like the exclusive VPN provider you tested it does work but you would have to use the manual download via Opera browser and then install your DAZ content. So if you do things like download DAZ DIM, DAZ Central, Unity, UE4, and similar products with online installers and online licenses or play online games then probably ultimately you're going to want to got the $79 a year ultra fast VPN service. It depends on how much your ISP & McAfee interfere and miscategorize websites you use.

I got a new computer, yay! Specs in sig (comp 2). 

DAZ Central won't even boot (stays white), so I resorted to DIM to get DAZ installed.
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Sadly, it's a little broken. 

The viewport won't load aspect ratios or camera/view mode selector and when I load up a file, it just stays grey. There is no grid. Aux is empty. 
I have attached a screenshot. 

I have installed the latest drivers.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Hey Guys,

I'm on 4.14.0.10. It's now suddenly crashing upon start-up.

I'm sure this is a silly question, but where can I download the latest update mentioned above?

Not seeing it here, and my DAZ Central has me listed as being on 4.12.

sypeck said:

entered did not match our records.
Please double-check and try again. One on the main reasons i use daz is for the eazy insall. I recenty switched computers and have to reinsall 1000s of products by hand as therer is no other way to connect to daz central or insall manager...I wounder if i can get a refund on my 1000 plus products ? 

Is this a new Windows machine by any chance, and if so: what keyboard setup did you use?

See, some keyboard layouts provide support for quickly typing special characters. For example: é is generated from pressing ' follored by e. Yet here also lies a problem, because if you're using ' within a password then typing and even pasting the character would result in Windows "eating" it because it'll try to combine it with the next character. Which can (and will) result in password failures.

So I'd start by ensuring that you're actually typing in the full and correct password, and that you're not using any kind of layout which "eats" special characters.

No downloads available for https://www.daz3d.com/xavion-hd-for-genesis-8-male-and-juan-carlos-8, Product Sku: 79412

No DIM, No manual download, and I don't use either Daz Central or Daz Connect, but I can't imagine it's there, either.

Ticket has been filed.

I'm really sorry you're having this trouble. Unfortunately, now is not a good time for using DIM or DAZ Central to install content. DAZ has had some wide-ranging troubles since the new store software was introduced.

Do you still have access to the old computer? If so, you can copy all your content from the old hard drive to a new one. I've done it many times. You'd need to tell DAZ Studio where to find the content on your new computer. Good luck, my friend.