My installation of Daz Studio using Daz central is stuck at 86% and not proceeding further. Any help on how to proceed??? 

Personally I am using my own brain ... sorry. I am using DIM to download, but not to install. I unzip and place stuff in the correct folders ...

This one talks about Genesis, but just insert Horse 2 for Genesis: https://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/forumpro/?thread_id=2899155

DON'T USE DAZ CENTRAL! It is beta, wonky and has a tendency to screw up a lot of things ...

The Store Credit page enters Refunds as negative changes (minus -) on the balance. Accounting 101: Credits are the OPPOSITE of debits.

I only have a couple of refunds from before the change, and they show as positive values. All the manual adjustments for earlier gift cards also show as positive values. Recent gift cards show as positive values. After the change the whole list was bassackwards, and the signs were messed up, but the final balance was always good. I do remember some complaining that it wasn't, though. Seems inconsistent with some users.

I've been going through my orders to see if anything is missing after I found one older purchase that was newly available in the store, but not in my Product Library, despite the Order saying otherwise. It actually shows in DIM under another order, but not one I have in my order history. So far that's the only one, after about 40% complete, but I have found a few (maybe 3 or 4 more) with no download options.

I purchased hundreds of items during the sale. I'm now having to check on each one to see if it's still there since I found a difference between what I purchased and what is in my Product Library, which is hindered because the new store Product Library does not list items chronologically according to purchase date.

I didn't notice any recent purchases missing from DIM. Thing is, it might have an order, but it might not appear in the Product Library and/or it might not appear in DIM (can't speak as to DAZ Central or Connect, but Connect seems to be making a mess of things for some). Too many sources to cross-check.

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.

I think you are running into the fun of the new store/product library ... all files are called Type Daz Studio nowadays. *Eyeroll*

https://www.daz3d.com/downloader/customer/files#prod_15246

Below the big DazStudio there is the filename ... like IM00015246-01_DAZHorse2.zip AND IM00015246-02_DAZHorse2PoserCF.zip - you have to install both files.

Thank you Kerya. Are the files installed using Install manager or Studio central? With install manager I can't see where the files are installed. Sigh, what a mess.

You shouldn't have My Library, My Daz 3d Library etc. in the rick folder as the extra folder will break the loading of content, you shouldn't have My Daz Connect Library in the rick folder and selected as the Connect data folder as nested paths (a content directory inside another content directory) will cause confusion.

The error you are getting, when the file apparently exists, is usually down to having a Connect install in the database but the actual files are only the DIM/Central/manual installation.

Thank you Diomede!  I did get daz loaded.  DIM and DAZ Central continue to refuse to work but I am able to  download my content one by one inside of studio. 

Speaking of changes, what happened to the IRAY preview?  Used to be you could switch from texture shaded to iray and get a preview?  Where did it go?  I desperately need that! lol

It should still be there. It's moved down the list a little but still there.

I'll keep looking but its not in the drop down box it was in before.  Ugh. lol.  I need my normal art laptop back.  Its in the shop.  This is fortunately just temporary on this laptop.

Where do place I place the runtime folder of a product that will install properly on Daz Central?

It is a group of props, not a set.

Hi,

I installed the plugin to Daz studio 4.14 with using the DIM. I tried the Daz Central as well but it does not apprear in my Help - About Installed Plugins list. Can anyone help me figure out why?

Thanks,

Wei

Thank you Diomede!  I did get daz loaded.  DIM and DAZ Central continue to refuse to work but I am able to  download my content one by one inside of studio. 

Speaking of changes, what happened to the IRAY preview?  Used to be you could switch from texture shaded to iray and get a preview?  Where did it go?  I desperately need that! lol

It should still be there. It's moved down the list a little but still there.

Thank you Diomede!  I did get daz loaded.  DIM and DAZ Central continue to refuse to work but I am able to  download my content one by one inside of studio. 

Speaking of changes, what happened to the IRAY preview?  Used to be you could switch from texture shaded to iray and get a preview?  Where did it go?  I desperately need that! lol

Hello,
where can I find AniLip2 in DAZ Studio 4 now?
I bought the license.
As the uploaded image shows, it is marked as a green plugin.
But it is not in the tool-list.
I used it some months ago. But I spent 4 hours today to reinstall DAZ Central and DAZ Studio because I couldn't find it again.
DAZ Studio says: installed (Button contains OPEN)
I must be doing something wrong, but I don't know what.
 

AniLip 2 is not a tool. Look for a pane to open under Window > Panes (Tabs) > ... ;-)

Hello,
where can I find AniLip2 in DAZ Studio 4 now?
I bought the license.
As the uploaded image shows, it is marked as a green plugin.
But it is not in the tool-list.
I used it some months ago. But I spent 4 hours today to reinstall DAZ Central and DAZ Studio because I couldn't find it again.
DAZ Studio says: installed (Button contains OPEN)
I must be doing something wrong, but I don't know what.
 

Wow, @Headwax, the ground in the rain scene looks amazing.  Thank you for that rain. 

Thanks for the comment.  Regarding the beer server, I've noticed a trend that etsablishments that directly cater to the public often hire attractive sales and customer service employees.  It is not universal, but is very common.  While I have never been to central Europe, all the Bavarian and Czech tourist pictures show off mountains and valleys.  

@Stezza, you are nailing this challenge!  Another terrific render.

Thank you, Richard - that certainly explains a lot! I'm going to rethink my options as a result of that wealth of information. It's a bit ahead of my database learning curve, but not very far ahead. I'll get there soon. In the meantime, what did you mean by "folder ownership?"  I especially appreciate knowing that when I eventually replace this machine, I can export my user data so as not to wind up in the same boat again. Very useful! :) 

It's possible for files restored from back up to be marked as belonging to a different user, or none, I am told (I've not met it myself) and that can block you, and the Content Management System, from accessing them. There is a simple "Take Ownership" registry hack which will add a new command to the right-click menu on files and folders which will fix this if it happens.

One thing I should add - make sure that nothing is using the CMS when you back up and resore (so close DS, Install manager, Daz Central, Carrara) - otherwise there's a danger of getting a hybrid set of files (some chnaged, some not) which won't work.

THANK YOU @3Diva for the Filament scene subset you posted for people to download!  With that I was able to jump right into exploring the new engine without any hassles. 
   ~Gen

I've looked through this thread and didn't see an answer to the problem I'm having. I might have missed it. I wanted to try Filament out so I downloaded and installed DS 4.14 through Daz Central. I have Filament (PBR) as one of my draw options in the viewing styles, but it's grayed out. I'm on a PC so it should be available. If you look at the screenshot, I have the Viewport selected, but no Filament.

What am I missing? Was I supposed to do something first? I created a new Filament Draw Options, Environment Options, and Tone Mapper Options to my scene. But still, not able to select Filament preview.

Help!

Filament requires Windows (currently), 64-bit, OpenGL > 4.1

Okay, that was it. Thanks, @Sevrin!

I thought I was running 4.1, but I was running 4 which is the latest version my CPU is running. Can't update that. I did have an older, low-end nVidia graphics card I could install which runs Open GL 4.6. I didn't know we had one or I would have put in my computer before now because I've been working without a graphics card since November of last year!

Anyway, I got it in and downloaded the drivers and I'm up and running, so I can take a look at Filament now. It's no longer shaded out. I'll be so happy when I can get a proper rendering computer again!

Yay! I'm glad you are going to be able to play with Filament! I look forward to checking our your renders! :D

I made a Scene Subset with some of the Filament scene nodes if you're interested in trying it: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/6220241/#Comment_6220241

 

 

You're welcome! :)

I think loading up Filament for the first time can be a bit of a shock because of how blown out the default settings are. Just a couple of tweaks with the Filament Draw node can make a big difference. I think it would be cool if, upon switching to Filament, the Filament Draw Node got added automatically (like they add the Environment and Tone Mapping nodes when switching to Iray) with settings that tame the blowout and bring it a little more in line with what you would see with Iray. That's one of my "wish list" items for improvement to Filament going forward - automatic load of Filament Draw node with decent settings upon switching to Filament preview. Until then, though, that scene subset works pretty well to tame the blowout, I think. :)

THANK YOU @3Diva for the Filament scene subset you posted for people to download!  With that I was able to jump right into exploring the new engine without any hassles. 
   ~Gen

I've looked through this thread and didn't see an answer to the problem I'm having. I might have missed it. I wanted to try Filament out so I downloaded and installed DS 4.14 through Daz Central. I have Filament (PBR) as one of my draw options in the viewing styles, but it's grayed out. I'm on a PC so it should be available. If you look at the screenshot, I have the Viewport selected, but no Filament.

What am I missing? Was I supposed to do something first? I created a new Filament Draw Options, Environment Options, and Tone Mapper Options to my scene. But still, not able to select Filament preview.

Help!

Filament requires Windows (currently), 64-bit, OpenGL > 4.1

Okay, that was it. Thanks, @Sevrin!

I thought I was running 4.1, but I was running 4 which is the latest version my CPU is running. Can't update that. I did have an older, low-end nVidia graphics card I could install which runs Open GL 4.6. I didn't know we had one or I would have put in my computer before now because I've been working without a graphics card since November of last year!

Anyway, I got it in and downloaded the drivers and I'm up and running, so I can take a look at Filament now. It's no longer shaded out. I'll be so happy when I can get a proper rendering computer again!

Yay! I'm glad you are going to be able to play with Filament! I look forward to checking our your renders! :D

I made a Scene Subset with some of the Filament scene nodes if you're interested in trying it: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/6220241/#Comment_6220241

 

Daz Central should not be required to use the Blender Bridge, Install Manager should work just as well. I have seen soem posts on the missing zip file in the Blender Discussion forum, unfortunately I have yet to install Blender or the Bridge myself so can't give any detailed advice. it may be worth opening a support ticket - they are very busy but I would hope, if you explain that your pruchases are conditional on yoru being able to use them in Blender, that they might not insist on the literal 30 day window if you have to wait more than 30 days for a response (I hope, as things seem to be settling down storewise, that it would not come to that anyway).

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