Tell me about the addictive part! I started using Poser at work when it was version 1.5 but didn't get my own license until it was version 4. That was back in 2001. Since then, I have undoubtedly spent thousands of dollars on Poser content. The current FastGrab campaign at Daz and the release of Michael 4 have added significantly to that growing amount.

As far as Poser content in Daz Studio goes, you have to remember that just about all the content sold at Daz3D is designed to work in Poser (unless otherwise indicated). Their content utilizes the same Poser file formats (i.e. obj files for geometry; cr2 files for characters; pz2 files for pose/material files; etc.) That is why when you look inside your Daz Studio content directory, you'll find a Runtime directory as well. That Runtime directory is where all of your Poser-optimized files live. Some merchants that sell product at Daz3D also offer Daz Studio-optimized files and, as I mentioned before, most of them are material settings that are specifically set for the Daz Studio environment.

Manually loading Poser files that are purchased from places like Renderosity into Daz Studio isn't that hard. All you need to do is copy them to the appropriate folder within the Runtime directory. I have Poser files I've purchased as far back as 2001 installed into Daz Studio and they work perfectly fine.

Just about the only Poser files that won't work in Daz Studio are ones that rely on a Python script to operate. 

I recently completed an updated set of video tutorials that cover beginner basics in Daz Studio and the last tutorial discussed installing content both from the Daz installer and manually. I'll let you know when I have them edited and linked on my site.

Regards,

Dave Frohmader (Nagus)

DAZ Studio for Beginners Tutorials