When I install content - it only goes to Poser 7runtime.  It's one really big folder, but seems to work OK.

I never use Poser shaders.  Please show a render of a figure you are having problems with and the bump and highlights tab.  That's where most of the problems are...

Also, think about DAZ Studio.  I don't like the interface that much, but you can customize it and it has the advantage of when you export, you can set it up to have your obj and all the needed maps in one folder.  For things like buildings that do not have any poses, but lots of too big texture maps, I find using DAZ studio better than Poser. 

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