Quote - IMO omitting MAT poses could turn into a double-edged sword. With Poser being used world wide one doesn't know how many are using what version. Sure, there has been polls in thisforum in the past attempting to get an answer to that but realistically, not accurate. If the current trend is only support current version then it up to the creater of the package, whether freebie or commercial, to clearly state that the product won't work in early version. It would certainly save some people an unhappy experience getting a product only to find out it won't work on their version. Some people, myself included, really don't care for all of the new bells and whistles of the newer versions. Yes, I have 5, 6 and 7 and keep going back to PPP, it works.

noone is saying support only the current version -- but surely merchants shouldnt be expected to support a release thats 4-5 full versions outdated. its enough of a PITA to produce poser content as is. poser 4 is a decade old and many merchants havent had it installed for 5 years.

if someone is still using poser4, they have had ample time to learn how to apply textures in the P4 material room and can therefore adapt any new content aside from dynamic cloth and hair.

poser 4 has been holding back poser content development for long enough. its time for merchants to officially let go and embrace new things such as firefly shaders, dynamic cloth, hair/fur, etc.