Yahoo!
Poser 8 Dimension3D The XL library is Fantastic! It works like a charm. It is fast, very visual, easy to install and has saved me from therapy.
   I highly recomend this to anyone who has had problems with the Poser 8 library structure.
Now I am totally impressed with Poser 8.
(BTW I am in no way associated with the marketing of Dimension3D products, simply a grateful customer)
cheerio
lululee

And where does one find this?

Attached Link: http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=11143

BTW. I wanted to get it up and running quickly so i just installed it then in Poser  navigated to:
window
python
ScriptsMenu
Dimension3D
XL.pyc

It loads instantly and works instantly.
You can set it up to load automatically but I just wanted it work imediately so I did it this way.
cheerio
lululee

The man is a genius!

Any reason why it's now showing as $9...?

Hi Magic- Man.
In my enthusiasm I quoted the incorrect price.
I apologize.
cheerio
lululee

No worries...

iI just bought it and install it
Where is the instructions ?
Now in Poser 8 i just have access to figure category
But the search fonction help me to find hairs
Thanks

 It looks nice. But I must say I really like how the runtimes are treated likd ONE large folder in the new Poser 8. D3D's looks more like a "normal" windows explorer. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but the thing that everything is the SAME place, that I can have folders from different runtimes open at the same time, is a huge plus for me, the best thing really about the new Poser 8 library.  

So this would be a step backwards for me. I do love D3D's products though and have some of them myself. For those who prefer a more "normal" folder structure, this is a great buy I'm sure :)

Me, I'll just wait for the library fix from BagginsBill

Next:
In Poser navigated to:
window
python
ScriptsMenu
Dimension3D
XL.pyc

It will launch a window that looks like this.

there are more sophisticated thing to do but I just wanted to get it up and running.
Hope this helps.
cheerio
lululee

Hi TrekkieGrrrl,
 I am text phobic especially if I am developing content and and need to move quickly.
I know BB will fix the library but I just wanted to get to work quickly. I was willing to spend
the money for instant gratification and a personal faster workflow.

BTW, thanks for your generosity for all of the splendid and unique props you create for us.

cheerio
lululee

Thanks Lululee
I got it and find how to select runtine and libraries
and option to conform it with the selection
I like it too  and don't regret to have bought it after i have read your comments today
Merci

I may consider this is my issue of a non-working Poser 8 Library Palette is not resolved.

I Just perchased this wonderfull little bit of genius. Works brilliant, I can see all I need to see without a microscope and and I found the workings of it fairly self explanetory...This new SM type of library is very similar to how the Daz Studio 3 library works and that was the one thing I hated about that too, I like simplicity and pictures I can see and if your the same then buy XL Library. Thanks D3D.

Oh, in addition to the above; I'm not bashing P8, in fact it looks like it's going to be the first version i've had that works reasonably problem free since P5, just don't like the new library! Oh, I still get the "out of memory message all too often as well but I've learnd to live with that.

~skylab   : )

EDITED TO ADD:   I also want to thank TrekkieGrrrl for all the great props she shares.

I am not having the easy peasy experience you are enjoying. I installed as directed but all I get is a page cannot be displayed whitepage. No matter if I run the py or not. I tried the flex app too, and I do have the start/stop buttons at the top, but no library.

Okay, I reinstalled P8 and now I can access it. Think I mucked it up adding that "flex utility" thing somehow...and not having coffee first,lol.

unrulywitch,
Glad you got it working.
cheerio
lululee

Annnnd it's not working anymore. Click on the file/run python script or the script menu in the upper menu bar and nothing happens. Did a clean install of P8 again, no help. <}:(
this P8 looks like it is so nice, but it is nothing but frustrating around every corner so far.

unrulywitch,
I don't know much about python but I am sure if you contact Dimension's3d he will help you. He is very good with support.
cheerio
lululee

Since I had so many problems with the library in P8 I went and got XL---
I found that it did not identify my runtimes because the "add library' function in P8 did not work.
XL has no capability for adding or modfying runtime libraries
So I went and go a copy of P7's LibraryPrefs.xml  backed it up and  replaced the P8 LibraryPrefs.xml with it..
Presto-----It worked !!!  I really like this program (XL)
The person is a 'genius' three cheers for Dimension3D...
 The runtime repair program is great too!!! Worth every penny!!!

This guy is a genius. I was refusing to use Poser 8 because of that library, I was waiting an update for continue using P8, but this is amazing. Loads, conforms, easy navigation. Just what I dream of, this script is absolutely great!  Thanks lululee for posting!

I've discovered the problem was in some old scripts I had copied over. Started fresh and added my scripts back one by one, and only newer ones I actually use, and so far, so good. Thanx guys <}:)

 I wish there was a mac compatible version.
Love esther

Is the Poser 8 library really so bad that you need to buy outside software to use it?

Coldrake

 not sure to be honest.  Just trying it now.  it is a little bit tiny but not too bad.  it is handy to be able to conform and magentize a whole lot of clothing to a figure in one hit (I had a python script that did this from semidue for poser 7) but I'm not sure if the D3D script does this or not.
Love esther

Thanks Esther.

Coldrake

That's it for me too, the thumbnail size and ease and convenience of conforming.

why don't you uses P3dO Explorer by Yarp ,it's THE freeware you must have to run with Poser 7or 8
really usefull (i use it since i have my first Poser4)
; )
aaa3d

There's more than enough alternatives to Poser's library (free and paid for) I guess, but the newest one will always get the most attention ;-)

I don't think that one does conforming, and I always found it to be a bit laggy.

Thank you very much Lululee for bringing this amazing tool to my attention.
I was really struggling with the small icons in Poser 8 and not only does XL remedy that it also gives you so much more!
The ability to load and conform multiple items at the same time is itself worth the price. 
SM should hire Dimension3D or at least get them in as a consultant (IMHO).

Now if I can only stop these intermittent 'can't load texture' errors I will be a very happy Poser 8 owner.
 

Just an FYI: Windows only.

Quote -  not sure to be honest.  Just trying it now.  it is a little bit tiny but not too bad.  it is handy to be able to conform and magentize a whole lot of clothing to a figure in one hit (I had a python script that did this from semidue for poser 7) but I'm not sure if the D3D script does this or not.
Love esther

D3D does make a script that conforms multi-items and another script that adds deformers to multi items that works on Mac's. I am still at work and poser it at home or I would provide more details.

Guys D3D has released X Access which is a very good tool. This guys id brilliant, check:
http://www.contentparadise.com/productDetails.aspx?id=11191

I did get a bit tired of the P8 library and I decided to get this also and I'm impressed. XL Library works great, fast and very tidy. I really like the features it has and the size of the thumbnail is great.

The only thing I'm missing is when you do a search on an item to be able to go to the library it's in. For example, I'm looking for a soldiers outfit. I've got no clue which library it's in, but I do know it has a helmet. So, i search for helmet and from there I want to go to the library with the rest of the outfit. That's really missing at the moment.

Otherwise it's great and I really fail to see why SM went with this dumb external flash library system. The should have stuck to an internal library or python script one and not depend on something external like flash. They should replace their library with something like this.

I know the person who did the library and the UI is very respected, but as far as I'm concerned they never should have hired him and given in to his wants and needs, but look for the best solution. Imo they really made a bad decision in these matters, especially the library.

Quote - Now if I can only stop these intermittent 'can't load texture' errors I will be a very happy Poser 8 owner.

Report those to SM and let them fix the problem. Some have already reported it, but more need to do so, to convince SM that this is a bug. It actually has been there from P7, it was reported then also, but never fixed.

I just get an error when i try to use any of my external runtimes with XL..It recognises the P8 runtime but none of the others..Iv'e probably done something really stupid though..lol

deni67
It looks like you have an apostrophe in the path to your runtime, it might be having a problem with that. 

Thank you for replying Smee but i took that out and tried again and it was still the same error..

The apostrophe is is definitely the cause of the error message.
When you say you removed it, what exactly did you change ?
You'll need to sure that the old directory name isn't stored somewhere that the script is referring to, e.g. in Poser's LibraryPrefs.xml (if so, stop the script, remove and re-add the Runtime in Poser, then restart the script).

Thank you Nruddock, i'll give this a go as soon as iv'e woken up properly..lol
Edited to say i took the apostrophe out and just kept the name runtime V4 and runtime M4

Tried everything i could but nothing works, pity because it looks so good..While i'm here i also get an error when i go to Scripts/Partners/Shaderworks/Import-runtimes..A window pops up saying
The script will "kill" the application
Your scene will be lost!
Do you want to processd?
Proceed is spelt like that too which i thought a bit stranges seeing it's spelt wrong..
Anyway when i click proceed it closes down Poser..
Other than those two problems i'm having a ball with the program and all my textures load perfectly from my external runtimes.

deni67, that's what it's supposed to say.  When it says "kill the application", it's just letting you know that it's shutting down and anything you have on the screen won't be saved if you have not already saved it.   Once it shuts down, then P8 should recognize your runtimes once you start Poser 8 up again, and then start your XL Library script.   Then you can  use XL Library to browse your runtimes by clicking on the yellow magnifying glass search icon....worked for me and for others.  

You should contact the vendor so he can fix this easy to fix bug ;-) 

I did what you said to do Sky and all it added were my Poser 7 runtimes, not my external runtimes on my external drive..Do i take that to mean it only works for default runtimes??
I think it's just a bug with me Dizzi because i haven't seen anyone else with this problem..

deni67, all of my runtimes are organized on main drive and it worked for me, was up and running in minutes....however may be different when dealing with external drives.   Only someone set up that way could answer that for you.  Dizzi is right, just email the vendor and they might be able to help you out.  Good luck with it !

Thank you Sky and Dizzi..I was thinking of putting my runtimes on my main drive simply because this is a new computer and the main drive is huge compared to the external..I might give that a go tomorrow and just copy a few things over and see how it works..
Thanks again for your replies and if this doesn't work i'll contact the vendor..