I'm only buying men. So if Genesis 8 coming this year, means females, then I'll wait for the male release. I have enough female figures and content, so unless there is some major breathrough in tech with the new Victoria 9, I'm passing.

Are you sure you installed the Poser files, not just the DS files? Please post a screen shot of what you are seeing.

Victoria 4 cannot be nstalled through Connect (from the Smart Content pane) because of the way all the ExP morph expansions have to be in the same location (with connect each product gets its own sub-folder).

Richard, it is even worse than i originally thought as I have 9 screenshots of content all installed via DIM that are showing in Studio with the same error icons...  All appear to be based on the series 4 charcters, morphs, and CF Files.  Here are some examples,

I also attached them to this so you can view them larger...  As you can see they all have the same icon and when right clicked on most of the choices do not work including Explore and Browse to folder location...  Other choices have to do with Metadata and when Show Product in Content Library it goes there but there is no content shown... 

So you asked this question earlier in this thread,

"So you can see the figure in Poser Formats>Folder Installed to>Figures>Daz People in the Content Library pane?"

Here is a screenshot of those files,

How can this be when DIM shows all of these installed? 

Since there are so many of them am I needing to start all over again and start from scratch or should I un-install Studio completely and then reimport all my content??? 

What would you do at this point?

Thanks again for looking at this.

Starting Genesis 9 with any male figure, instead of the female, would be a shock. But I have to agree with @Daikatana; It would be the best way to turn me into an early adopter, too!

This is a routine, right. Every two years, we will have a new figure. Since the release of Victoria 3, there are the same comments repeating: " Oh no, no new figure, I have invested so much money in (previous) Victoria. I won't switch."
I can't wait for Genesis 9. Allways excited about something new.

It's easy enough to check the release dates of all the Vicky's still in the store, from 4.2 on. The two year, 24 month cycle for new generation releases actually began with Genesis 3. That was a surpise. I thought, expected, that it's been two years between each of the Genesis generations.

V4.2 was released in December of 2006. Victoria 5 wasn't released until October of 2011. Victoria 6 was released June of 2013, only 20 months later. Victoria 7 and Victoria 8 were both released in June, 2015 and 2017, respectively.

I think it's reasonable to assume Daz will release Genesis 9 in June of this year, even though I'd much rather they didn't release any new generation until it's an appreciable step up from the previous one. Many of us feel like G8 could just as easily been released as 3.1.

If I remember correctly Genesis was released before Victoria 5 there was more of a gap than with other figures, so the 2 years is possible from the release of Genesis to the release of Genesis 2 rather than Victoria to Victoria. 

I didn't know that. I just looked up the date for the Genesis Starter Essentials. It was August of 2012, so around two months before V5. Still only 22 months, but much closer to the 2 year mark.

...was in the Downloads tab. Been selecting content by basic grouping (like "Genesis" "Victoria 5" etc).

Also how do you tell before downloading which items go to the Daz 4+ Library and which goes into the older Poser Runtime setup?  I have the Download filter set just to Daz 4.5+ yet I still see a lot of older content and even some Poser CF files in the listings.

Out of curiosity what was the lead time for marketing Gen 8? Was there official word weeks beforehand or were people expecting  Gilligan 7 when Victoria 8 appeared instead without notice?

I recall a marketing slip up where some Genesis 8 adverts were sent out a few days before the official launch, but on the whole DAZ are pretty good at keeping upcoming releases secret. I do remember that amongst forumites the arrival of Genesis 4 (or 8 as it turned out to be) had been anticipated for some time before it was live, and it appeared around the time many had guessed (ie 2 years after G3 was released).

Having said that, nothing is certain. Since G8 is already a pretty good figure, then making any significant improvements will need a considerable effort, and could need more than the 2 years of a typical cycle.

This is a routine, right. Every two years, we will have a new figure. Since the release of Victoria 3, there are the same comments repeating: " Oh no, no new figure, I have invested so much money in (previous) Victoria. I won't switch."
I can't wait for Genesis 9. Allways excited about something new.

It's easy enough to check the release dates of all the Vicky's still in the store, from 4.2 on. The two year, 24 month cycle for new generation releases actually began with Genesis 3. That was a surpise. I thought, expected, that it's been two years between each of the Genesis generations.

V4.2 was released in December of 2006. Victoria 5 wasn't released until October of 2011. Victoria 6 was released June of 2013, only 20 months later. Victoria 7 and Victoria 8 were both released in June, 2015 and 2017, respectively.

I think it's reasonable to assume Daz will release Genesis 9 in June of this year, even though I'd much rather they didn't release any new generation until it's an appreciable step up from the previous one. Many of us feel like G3 could just as easily been released as 3.1.

If I remember correctly Genesis was released before Victoria 5 there was more of a gap than with other figures, so the 2 years is possible from the release of Genesis to the release of Genesis 2 rather than Victoria to Victoria. 

This is a routine, right. Every two years, we will have a new figure. Since the release of Victoria 3, there are the same comments repeating: " Oh no, no new figure, I have invested so much money in (previous) Victoria. I won't switch."
I can't wait for Genesis 9. Allways excited about something new.

It's easy enough to check the release dates of all the Vicky's still in the store, from 4.2 on. The two year, 24 month cycle for new generation releases actually began with Genesis 3. That was a surpise. I thought, expected, that it's been two years between each of the Genesis generations.

V4.2 was released in December of 2006. Victoria 5 wasn't released until October of 2011. Victoria 6 was released June of 2013, only 20 months later. Victoria 7 and Victoria 8 were both released in June, 2015 and 2017, respectively.

I think it's reasonable to assume Daz will release Genesis 9 in June of this year, even though I'd much rather they didn't release any new generation until it's an appreciable step up from the previous one. Many of us feel like G3 could just as easily been released as 3.1.

NICE history layout there.

Well for all those that aren't looking forward to Genesis 9... keep in mind that we will get the free Genesis 9 essentials first and that will give folks a chance to play with the figures to see if it's something greatly improved or a meh reaction!  lol 

Out of curiosity what was the lead time for marketing Gen 8? Was there official word weeks beforehand or were people expecting  Gilligan 7 when Victoria 8 appeared instead without notice?

Are you sure you installed the Poser files, not just the DS files? Please post a screen shot of what you are seeing.

Victoria 4 cannot be nstalled through Connect (from the Smart Content pane) because of the way all the ExP morph expansions have to be in the same location (with connect each product gets its own sub-folder).

So you can see the figure in Poser Formats>Folder Installed to>Figures>Daz People in the Content Library pane?

Hi Richard, sorry to have taken so long to get back to you with my findings - been ill with Bronchitus and am just now getting back on my feet...  In this location there is only a Script File named V4.2 along with 2 other files - Victoria Head and V4.2 to V3 Script file.  In addition there is another V4 Sub Folder with a V4 Hair Sub Folder below it.  Moreover when I look in the Smart Content Tab the V4 Chacter now does exist however her Studio Companion Files, Morphs++, its CF Files, + multiple other V4 CF Files remains as Installers with that Triangle + ! within the box.  When clicked on the info shows them as not having been installed - yet there is no option to install them - only to explore, update Metadata and so on...  The same goes for all of them that fit into this condition.

Therefore what do you believe is causing this as i have no clue and especially without Her Morphs ++ not working all content associated with this are unable to be used!!!!

Thanks for your help so far.  Lokking forward to yours & anyone elses response(s) to hopefully resolve this once and for all...

This is a routine, right. Every two years, we will have a new figure. Since the release of Victoria 3, there are the same comments repeating: " Oh no, no new figure, I have invested so much money in (previous) Victoria. I won't switch."
I can't wait for Genesis 9. Allways excited about something new.

It's easy enough to check the release dates of all the Vicky's still in the store, from 4.2 on. The two year, 24 month cycle for new generation releases actually began with Genesis 3. That was a surpise. I thought, expected, that it's been two years between each of the Genesis generations.

V4.2 was released in December of 2006. Victoria 5 wasn't released until October of 2011. Victoria 6 was released June of 2013, only 20 months later. Victoria 7 and Victoria 8 were both released in June, 2015 and 2017, respectively.

I think it's reasonable to assume Daz will release Genesis 9 in June of this year, even though I'd much rather they didn't release any new generation until it's an appreciable step up from the previous one. Many of us feel like G8 could just as easily been released as 3.1.

This is a routine, right. Every two years, we will have a new figure. Since the release of Victoria 3, there are the same comments repeating: " Oh no, no new figure, I have invested so much money in (previous) Victoria. I won't switch."
I can't wait for Genesis 9. Allways excited about something new.

... whoops. My mistake. Still, out of the fairly large number of debut Gen 7 models (quickly counting, I got 22, but I may have messed up again), we've seen very few of them back so far. That's just Mika and Eva, as compared to considerably more with a longer history (although I think a reasonable number of these were only Gen 6 debut): Victoria, Olympia, Michael, Teen Josie, Stephanie, Monique, Darius, Aiko, The Girl, Gia, Mei Lin and Lee.

Hi, I chose this shirt for the same design preferences you mentioned H&C Checkered Shirt Outfit for Genesis 8 Male(s) here on DAZ. I use autofit from the G8 Male to the G8 Female. Then I adjust breast size under "breasts gone", just enough to look female. This shirt stretches over the bust, distorting the "checkers" or plaid. A solid color with a bmp of woven texture works, or a floral print that is not overly repeated, maybe enlarged so the bust distortion is not so noticeable. I like H&C clothing products because they were the first designer to make real shoulders of clothes, for a "crisper office look". 

here's my example on Victoria 8. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view.

Mrs Chow is a pro bundle I want to buy. I like everything about the pro bundle except the 'sexy kimona' as if a regular kimona isn't sexy enough and what I was hoping for. That's still much better than most pro bundles where the only things I want in the whole pro bundles is the base character and pricing is the only thing that has me decide otherwise.

Oh no... that one is going in the cart first.

"Would you like me to seduce you?  Is that what you're trying to tell me?"

Mrs. Chow (I keep going back and forth in my head if that's pronouced Ch-OWWW or Ch-O) with the HD Add-on straight out of the box, plus the Sexy Kimono.  Probably number one thing I'm going to say I love about this character... she's short.  Whenever I dial in Alexandra 8, it feels like she's pushing six foot tall.  And apparently Victoria 8 is six feet tall.  Having a more normal, or even below normal sized female (5' ... 4"? I think that's average height?) character is a nice change of pace.

LOL, that kimono works only if she has doubled-side tape on those shoulders to prevent equipment malfunctions. Otherwise she's fiddling with the shoulders the entire time she's wearing it. It does look good though it's not a kimono. I will have to get the old one fitted & saved for genesis 8 I guess.

There is this:

https://www.daz3d.com/strike-ponytail

It is rather ancient, being for Victoria 3, but it can be manually fitted to even Genesis 8 Female (don't even bother trying autofit), as seen in the following image. It shows its age a bit, but, if you are adventurous, you could update it a number of ways, like using one of outoftouch's hairblending products, for example. but what I have shown is pretty much straight "out of the box", aside from adding a green tint to the blonde colour. You may wish to wait and watch, if you are interested in it, as these older products do come on sale periodically for steep discounts.

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for.

There is this:

https://www.daz3d.com/strike-ponytail

It is rather ancient, being for Victoria 3, but it can be manually fitted to even Genesis 8 Female (don't even bother trying autofit), as seen in the following image. It shows its age a bit, but, if you are adventurous, you could update it a number of ways, like using one of outoftouch's hairblending products, for example. but what I have shown is pretty much straight "out of the box", aside from adding a green tint to the blonde colour. You may wish to wait and watch, if you are interested in it, as these older products do come on sale periodically for steep discounts.

I recall years and years ago, I added tattoos to Victoria 3.

But today, I have no clue how to add tattoos to Victoria 4's back.  I have the editting software Paint Shop.  But I cannot recall which image to edit.

Can someone help please ?

Mrs Chow is a pro bundle I want to buy. I like everything about the pro bundle except the 'sexy kimona' as if a regular kimona isn't sexy enough and what I was hoping for. That's still much better than most pro bundles where the only things I want in the whole pro bundles is the base character and pricing is the only thing that has me decide otherwise.

Oh no... that one is going in the cart first.

"Would you like me to seduce you?  Is that what you're trying to tell me?"

Mrs. Chow (I keep going back and forth in my head if that's pronouced Ch-OWWW or Ch-O) with the HD Add-on straight out of the box, plus the Sexy Kimono.  Probably number one thing I'm going to say I love about this character... she's short.  Whenever I dial in Alexandra 8, it feels like she's pushing six foot tall.  And apparently Victoria 8 is six feet tall.  Having a more normal, or even below normal sized female (5' ... 4"? I think that's average height?) character is a nice change of pace.

I admit I’m curious why Mrs Chow is named differently than the other characters. Instead of using a first name. Like presumably Victoria, Bethany, Ollie etc.

Traditional culture demands that adults are always addressed respectfully in public and that means formal address. It's only since the 60 - 70s and later that that has largely been done away with in the US. In Switzerland and the bits of Europe I visited while living there, fomal address is still holding on much better than in the US, especially in countries were formal address is a cornerstone of how their native tongue even works grammatically. English is missing that integrated formality in it's grammatical structure which make it easier to speak familiarly or even disrepectfully if one chooses as the language has no grammatical means to even force formality upon anyone.

I am no expert, but I think English did have a formal and informal form many years ago, however we dropped the informal one (ie thou, thee etc). You, I believe, is the more formal form, and that survived.