Aurore do not incompatible with New Genitalia for Victoria 8, Please help me to solve this problem. What can I do?

I was looking for a specific purchase I made long ago, and I noticed that a lot of my Order numbers lead to a page not found.
I also see a lot of (Inactive) stuff from Mike and Victoria 1.
I should have all these files ona DVD burm. (Yeah I'm THAT old)
As I'm trying to get back into the hobby, I would like to know if this is a temporary issue, or if us old timers have just been dismissed
When a $120+ order turns up a "page note found" it feels kind of wrong.

Knittingmommy said:

jbowler said:

"Only show owned" seems to be working correctly for me; I just scanned the first page of the store but all the products listed had the "download" icon.  I also turned on "hide items I own" at the same time and, indeed, the store only showed the gift card and platinum annual membership products.

The function seems to work fine on the main pages, but if you do a search for a particular item and then try to use the "Only show owned", it doesn't work properly with the search function.  It used to work with a search before the store upgrade.

That never worked for me; the "search" list always comes up with "Hide items I own" checked and unchecking it doesn't help (regardless of "Only show owned").  Behavior does seem to have changed; I think clicking the pretty much useless check boxes used to cause a refresh of the search result, now it doesn't and neither do the drop down filters.  I suspect that problem is on the DAZ Productions side.

I always had to combine a search on my "Product Library" page to find matching things I own with a search in the store "Search" box for un-owned things.  Even that doesn't seem to work as I would expect because the search matching in the product library seems to behave differently.  E.g. a store search for "victoria dress" gets me the RY Martha Character and Hair Bundle, which doesn't seem to have either "victoria" or "dress" in it; it looks like the store search uses product filter keys as well as the product names whereas the product library search (which gets me no matches) seems to require an identical string match on the.  "mid victorian outfit" gets me matchs in my product library and the store, "outfit victorian mid" gets nothing in my library but returns the identical matches from the store.  Clearly this aspect of the behavior is all down to DAZ Productions.

certaintree38 said:

I love Beverly's look. But as j cade pointed out, that relatively small waist is a bit unusual for someone her size. She could be a plus sized model. But, yes, she is closer to what I usually see in my neighborhood than Victoria. I will definitely be picking her up at some point.

I imagine she's wearing a corset for that look, the waist worked really well in that picture of Mechasar with the suit thingy on I thought. Otherwise, no, not very natural, but she does look rather muscular and firm overall, so a slack belly wouldn't have fitted her well either I guess. Maybe one can achieve a happy middle in combination with some other morphs.

i just wish I didn't need Brooke for her, I really don't like that character's face at all.

I love Beverly's look. But as j cade pointed out, that relatively small waist is a bit unusual for someone her size. She could be a plus sized model. But, yes, she is closer to what I usually see in my neighborhood than Victoria. I will definitely be picking her up at some point.

Rod Wise Driggo said:

Sure, why not, just see attached image:
- left is Leony character normally loaded (on G8)
- right is G8.1F with leony

All you need to do is
- load G8.1F
- apply Leony Head and Body shape - either HD or not (the headshape needs Victoria 8 which is automatically dialed in at 100%)
- then apply Leonys custom Eyes, Lacrima and Lashes
- then apply Leonys h.mat
- then hide or delete the G8.1F default lashes

Thanks!

Sure, why not, just see attached image:
- left is Leony character normally loaded (on G8)
- right is G8.1F with leony

All you need to do is
- load G8.1F
- apply Leony Head and Body shape - either HD or not (the headshape needs Victoria 8 which is automatically dialed in at 100%)
- then apply Leonys custom Eyes, Lacrima and Lashes
- then apply Leonys h.mat
- then hide or delete the G8.1F default lashes

Is it possible to get this head: https://www.daz3d.com/leony-hd-for-victoria-8, on G8.1F? Dialing the head morph is not enough, I think RY uses some custom eyes or some kind of custom morph. Is there a way to get all that working on G8.1F?

The same Victoria 4 was, and still is, used for Poser and DAZ Studio. Most Poser format products can be used directly in Studio without the need to manually import them (Poser products started to diverge at some point, but I do not know what makes the distinction. It is pretty safe to say .cr2, .pp2, .pz2 and some .mc6 files are okay, but most .pmd, and all .mt5 will not load in Studio), but they do install to a different part of the Content Library. In the Content Directory Manager, make sure you have both DAZ Studio Formats and Poser Formats configured. If you install everything in the same place, then the path for each one will be the same.

Studio can automatically import from the Poser Formats area without any intervention on your part when using the Millennium Generations 1-4 figures and their associated clothing, materials, props, etc. Getting them to work with Genesis-level figures will require a little more effort. Auto-fit will handle simple figures (standard skeleton rigging) with little trouble, but it isn't always perfect. Any fancy items with extra bones will lose that functonality when using Auto-fit.

Each generation has the previous generation's projection templates, but to skip more than one or go backwards, there are products that provide clones of figures for a particular generation of Genesis. There's Victoria 4 for Genesis 2, SY Victoria 4 And Michael 4 Clones For Genesis 8, and pretty much any product with the word Clone in it.

There are a number of products that attempt to make the transfer easier. Much has been written about them, but to start, here are some things to look for:

Ultra Templates (for various Genesis versions)
Fit Control (also for various Genesis versions)
Wear Them All (for Genesis 3)
Ultimate Clothing Fixer

Eventually, products that can convert (avoiding Auto-Fit) clothing, hair and props were made to transfer between Genesis generations, not just from Victoria 4. Look for products from Riversoft Art and Sickleyield, like RSSY Clothing Converter from Victoria 4 to Genesis 8 Female (there's one for Michael 4, too) among several others. Results may vary.

Then there is always the manual approach (with which I am not really familiar) where you have more control over the results, but will take more time.

I loaded Gen 8 Basic Female and Gen 8.1 Basic Female, added the same hair to both, and clicked Render. I really don't see a difference. Am I missing something? See attached photo. Gen 8.1 is on the left, Gen 8 is on the right. Daz says "The Genesis 8.1 skin shader introduces improvements for Subsurface Scattering (less waxy skin), resulting in incredibly lifelike skin." I literally see no difference in the two.

Also, wondering why Victoria 8.1 is $44.95, while other new 8.1 characters are only like $18.95. Why is Victoria more than twice the price? And you have to spend another $39.95 to get the Victoria 8.1 HD Add On. 
Anyway, what is your opinion of the 8.1 model.?
PS. Using Daz 4.15 and latest NVIDIA Studio Drivers that were released this month.

Hello.
I started to work in DAZ few days ago, so  beare with me please.
I'd like to know (my main question) if there's a way to import and above all - USE in DAZ3D things made for Poser  (old props made in 2013).
For the first question I found solution (at least I think I have imported stuff to DAZ - some clothes)
Unfortunately from that point things are getting confusing for me...
The props I found and imported to DAZ were made for Poser - Victoria 4 model...
Is it universal type of model used in a past in both programs or completly different figure apart from genesis used now in DAZ?
Does the problem I have with the props (the are not loaded into scene) is caused by the fact I don't have proper model in my DAZ instance (or scene) for this prop? After dobuble click clothes don't load into the scene (nothing happens).
Is there any way to convert these props (Poser Victoria 4 to newer figure like G3 or G8) and if its possible what steps should I take, what kind of additional soft should I use?

3dLux said:

It seems that there was no big announcement for the Genesis 3 base figures.  This is what I found from something written in June 24, 2015

Some readers may be wondering: “What?! I only have Genesis 2, where do I get Genesis 3?” Good question — none of the Victoria 7 DAZ Store pages have any indication of how you get Genesis 3. The latest version of DAZ Studio states clearly that it only ships with Genesis 2. DAZ’s main Genesis 3 information page has no links to any G3 downloads or product.

So the process of getting G3 seems a real mystery. It took me 40 minutes of searching until I found the following aside, buried in a Forum thread:

“You can select it [the new G3 Female icon] in your Library [inside of DAZ Studio 4.8 beta only] then click the Download & Install button”

The same observation was made in an article from the same source written on November 17, 2015.  In both cases the articles were written after the official launch dates of Vickie and Mike 7 as cited my @MelanieL.  The low key rollout of the Genesis 3 base may be the reason why there was no big announcement. @Ghosty12  do you have a link or image to the Genesis 3 promo page? 

Here is a part of the original Genesis 3 promo blurb from way back in 2015.. It will be six years since the release of Genesis 3 next month..

RKane_1 said:

Well, there is this but it for V4 although there Riversoft has aqwoneerful convertor that would open up some possibilities. :)

https://www.deviantart.com/terrymcg/art/Daphne-costume-for-v4-and-A4-610012903

I can verify that Riversoft and Sickleyield's clothing converter does an amazing job of converting terrymcg's clothes from V4 to G8F.  The cothing morphs are intact and functional.  There may be issues with gloves, but that's it.

It seems that there was no big announcement for the Genesis 3 base figures.  This is what I found from something written in June 24, 2015

Some readers may be wondering: “What?! I only have Genesis 2, where do I get Genesis 3?” Good question — none of the Victoria 7 DAZ Store pages have any indication of how you get Genesis 3. The latest version of DAZ Studio states clearly that it only ships with Genesis 2. DAZ’s main Genesis 3 information page has no links to any G3 downloads or product.

So the process of getting G3 seems a real mystery. It took me 40 minutes of searching until I found the following aside, buried in a Forum thread:

“You can select it [the new G3 Female icon] in your Library [inside of DAZ Studio 4.8 beta only] then click the Download & Install button”

The same observation was made in an article from the same source written on November 17, 2015.  In both cases the articles were written after the official launch dates of Vickie and Mike 7 as cited my @MelanieL.  The low key rollout of the Genesis 3 base may be the reason why there was no big announcement. @Ghosty12  do you have a link or image to the Genesis 3 promo page? 

GiGi_7 said:

Ghosty12 said:

I think that Genesis 3, Victoria 7 and Micheal 7 will be a bit miffed for being left out of the list..

 

I’m a little frustrated that I can’t find official images of Victoria 7 and Michael 7 that aren’t the same as the promos on their product pages.

I even got a promo of Victoria 1 and Michael 1 as a couple and none of the generation 7. 

 

Ahh k, I wondered why makes one wonder why Genesis 2 and Genesis 8/8.1 got so much fanfare but Genesis 3 did not..

MelanieL said:

These were the first promos for V7 (June 23rd 2015) and the first for M7 (November 17th 2015) but sadly I don't have a "this is Genesis 3" type annoucement image.

The original Genesis 3 promo page does exist..

Ghosty12 said:

I think that Genesis 3, Victoria 7 and Micheal 7 will be a bit miffed for being left out of the list..

I’m a little frustrated that I can’t find official images of Victoria 7 and Michael 7 that aren’t the same as the promos on their product pages.

I even got a promo of Victoria 1 and Michael 1 as a couple and none of the generation 7. 

I think that Genesis 3, Victoria 7 and Micheal 7 will be a bit miffed for being left out of the list..

Not finished, but Interesting to see the changes.

I can't find good official material about Genesis 3, Victoria 7 or Michael 7.

watchdog79 said:

Wonderland said:

Rod Wise Driggo said:

Anybody any idea how long the 15% coupon which is usable twice might be valid? Used it one time already but would like to wait for the second time usage a little longer.

What 15% off coupon? I’m really feeling out of the loop here...I did finally get an orange banner but it was for old animal/creature stuff I’ve already picked through a zillion times. It seems the PC banner was the same as the actual store promo then. Nothing extra? 

It came in e-mail, and was triggered by owning 8.1 bundles of Victoria, Cleopatra, Jacqueline and Brooke (I don't own Brooke and I still got the e-mail).

It sure looks like if you never buy any 8.1 bundle, you won't get any such banner anymore, I am afraid. You may have to buy some bundle first. It is a bit of a snowball. Start buying bundles, you then get discounts for other bundles, buying which triggers more discounts.

Yeah, the only 8.1 bundle I got was the White Priestess but that didn’t trigger any discounts on anything else. There were no good deals on any bundles going forward so I stopped buying them. Plus I really don’t like the new PBR skin shaders and the duplicate expression sliders. I don’t really have a need for G8.1 but would get it if there was a great deal for the bundle. I will definitely get Mousso’s new characters eventually. If I don’t get good deals on bundles, I just don’t buy them so they are actually punishing themselves more than me by not offering the discounts. They are losing sales they could have gotten...

Wonderland said:

Rod Wise Driggo said:

Anybody any idea how long the 15% coupon which is usable twice might be valid? Used it one time already but would like to wait for the second time usage a little longer.

What 15% off coupon? I’m really feeling out of the loop here...I did finally get an orange banner but it was for old animal/creature stuff I’ve already picked through a zillion times. It seems the PC banner was the same as the actual store promo then. Nothing extra? 

It came in e-mail, and was triggered by owning 8.1 bundles of Victoria, Cleopatra, Jacqueline and Brooke (I don't own Brooke and I still got the e-mail).

It sure looks like if you never buy any 8.1 bundle, you won't get any such banner anymore, I am afraid. You may have to buy some bundle first. It is a bit of a snowball. Start buying bundles, you then get discounts for other bundles, buying which triggers more discounts.