thank you both - currently, i have no plans to purchase poser 8 - i've been reading about it, and part of my decision is my deep disappointment in smith micro for not offering a purchase of the poser 8 user guide in printed form.

TO Hborre: RE: "I have not used organizational software but I do use 3D Content Installer for working zipped content into their appropriate runtime folders.  The program maintains text logs of all installs for easy uninstallation later on."

1. where can i find 3d content installer?  also, I used to use PInstall (which i still have) how does 3d content installer compare?

Still interested in hearing from others about the different runtime organization tools they've used?  how many are out there? anyone know?  what have been your experiences with them?