I did a quick test and it appears that the shadow mapping problem is fixed.

Jeff

Interesting. I noticed the SR4.1 text last night, but the filename was the same as SR4. I tried DLing it anyway, and it was a few kbs different in size. Tried installing it, and it didn't fix the shadow map problem for me. Maybe I DLed too soon. I'll try again tonight.

downloaded and installed rendered an image that previously didnt work. No shadows. sent lights to library set then reset them in the scene. No shadows. set the lights to the set that i sent to library and renamed in the light file (see pre 4.1 workaround for shadows). shadows worked changed to a diffrent light set (Cyclorama set). shadows work created a new light, rendered. shadows work.

DL'd, installed TWICE and the version number is not what the "important notes" said it should be. I'm still getting a version 5.0.4.323.

Ok, maybe Im nuts... Actually its a distinct possibility that has no relation to poser....but anyway. Mine says 5.0.4.323 and seems to be working.

Well, at least it's not just me. I tried applying it twice, just in case. Didn't think to check the version number; will do that tonight. I tried deleting all the lights in a scene, adding lights from a RDNA light set, and rendering. Still no shadows. Sigh.

so does mine...323, not 325... and at CL they say that: "Poser 5 SR4.1 will update your Poser to version 5.0.4.325" There is no mentioning of 4.1, only 4. they also removed the anti-piracy control, but once again, mine wants to go on the Internet... ???

Hi all. Just a thought: how are you checking the version number? Sometimes an update won't change the version number on the "about" screen. Try checking the executable: right click on the executable, then properties. Check the "version" tab. I don't have Poser installed at the moment, so I can't chek it here.

Right click on the exe and still 5.0.4.323, but it was a good suggestion.

5.0.4.323 same here

Just downloaded and installed the patch. poser reports 5.0.4.325 Are you sure the patch is upgrading the correct install of poser? I have a P5 install I run and a copy of the directory structure and files for quick restore. Perhaps the patch as in past cases isn't seeing the correct exe to update??

Where on there site is it I can't find the link today Thanks Koda

What's going on? CL no longer has the "news" of SR4.1 on the front page and I can't find any SR's in the P5 download area. Why do I have the feeling that I've been "punked"?

same for me i download the sr4.1 five or six hours ago, version 5.0.4.323 after update... now the sr4.1 is gone in CL download page...

Seems like it's just SR4 again! Maybe my idea for an infinite amount of monkey programmers wasn't so stupid after all!

I installed SR4 (not 4.1) a while ago and my file version shows 5.0.4.321.

OMG, you're right. SR4.1 has vanished. In fact, all the SRs seem to have vanished from the CL web site. Things are getting worser...

My version number is the same as Jackson's (5.0.4.321). I downloaded it right after SR4 was announced. So there must have been an update to SR4 that wasn't announced. Ed

I'm still not seeing any SRs at all at the CL site. I tried clearing my cache and everything.

And how strange, if they're going back to the original SR4. From v5.0.4.321, to v5.0.4.323, to v5.0.4.325, back to v5.0.4.321?

OK. 4.1 is back! What is going on?

I'm seeing SR4.1 now, too. It wasn't there a minute ago, I swear. Weirdness!

Hmm. Think I'll wait til tomorrow..

Monkey programmers...? Hmmm... I don't think so. Monkeys are intelligent creatures --they learn from the mistakes they make. :) Oh, what a laugh I would have the day CL tries to sell me a version 6, or 5.5, or 5.**!!!!

Is it possible ... just possible ... that ...

CL had an update and thought it was ok ...
... and posted it.

Then ... found ... um, er, ... a couple of "problems" with the update?

... and pulled it?

Just a thought.

I think I'll wait until I get an "official" announcement from NaySayGuy. Then I will know its OK! (ha, ha) ;=]

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

hahaha.... I agree, Doc! I'll also wait until NaySayGuy gives the OK... :)

... or maybe they're having a party and are all sitting around laughing at the day-long "chain yanking" and those of us who are still hopeful for a fully functional version of Poser. I think the doctors diagnosis is probably correct. I would call an announcement on the CL homepage as "official" as I would expect. Just some gas. Visque

FYI- Doc has never seen a piece of software that was "fully functional" ... That is, 100% bug free. SW is getting more and more complex and to expect it to be 100% may be unrealistic. Having worked in the "industry" for over 20 years, I know that management is constantly faced with the dilemma of testing, testing, testing, test ..., etc, etc. and then needing to make a decision to "release" it. It's called "real life." ;=]

P.S. I wrote a piece of "perfect" sw once ... it was a subroutine with only 20 lines of code. It was "perfect!" Then, I found a spelling error in one of the comment lines. Did I recompile it? Nope! ;=]

Indeed software is a complex product. This particular complex product needs a complex label to describe it: 5.0 + j4.1

I downloaded it, installed it, see the 325 in the "about" and shadows in a file that didnt have them before.

Well, soon we'll get an update that updates the updater, and all we will bge fine. SP4.1.A.I.a.1.new.etc... Let's hope we don't have to do a complete reinstall...

Strive for mediocrity, thats my motto. You'll never be disappointed.

Accept nothing but perfection. You'll always be disappointed.

Tried that ... could only get to 99.999999999999999% ;=[

... and ...

I was dissapointed ! ;=[

Me too

Me three.

Me four.

Com'on, people......we can keep this goin' all night......

At least for as many active members as RR has.....

I downloaded it and concur with Tyger purr that my test file now renders properly (map shadows working), with 325 in the version.

Not to mention that we are running the risk to be found off topic...:)

FYI -

You might want to READ THIS.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

That's always a risk. I'll download the patch later tonight, and try it out.

Thanks, Doc... this is very interesting indeed... I quote: "...it is always the "safest" method for those with concerns - to apply the updater to a clean install of the application." Meaning: Start with a fresh installation, otherwise the updater could create havoc! Question: But, in this case, what sort of "updater" is this? Imagine Windows asking you to start with a "fresh installation" every time a service release becomes available!!!!! What kind of joke is this?

I don't get it either. I've run countless of patches on various programs over the years and it was never suggested, requested, or even hinted that I should do a fresh install of the program before applying the patch. The only requirement should be that the program not be running at the time.

In my original post, I may have given the impression that a clean install would be highly recommended. We do not expect anyone to need to install SR4.1 through a clean installation method. Our statement on the clean install is only a precautionary statement for those who make modifications to Posers default installation as it may offer in inconsistent state which could possibly result in unexpected behavior. With this in mind, our instructions and expectations are for SR4.1 to successfully be installed to the existing installation.