Quote - Reads posts wonders why on earth I posted it, bangs head on desk, and thinks clearly too hard. go with it.

Thinks to oneself. Strange names that resemble nothing to do with the product unless your brain can remember them. Even the zip file could have a different name.

Bangs head on desk again, trying to find a solution.

Got it what about a supplier code of sum sort that references the product based on code not strange supplier name, ahh don't know so many difficulties to solve with this.

Sorry for such a dumb idea. Rowlando

:lol:

Now that you've had a good rest and cleared out some cobwebs from the headbanging...

First, if you don't know enough about Poser file structure and paths to correct them after moving items from the original locations you shouldn't. This is what causes the programs mentioned to be unable to "find" the content...not the content providers problem if you wrecked the path structure.

Second, get all the content providers to follow exactly the same standardized procedure...about as much chance of success as herding cats. You can't even get some of the attention whores to stop putting the F'ing !!! symbols in folder names.

Third, codes...right...Rendo and DAZ products already have those...guess you've missed the problem or 3 dozens with that system so far.

Fourth, it's your runtime organize it, you've been given several valid sugggestions.

Best way I've found to retain a little sanity when dealing with all the different ways content is provided is to have a temp installation folder. Every item gets installed to it then moved to it's official runtime after verification and tagging.

Use the tags to build a cross referenceable database of: maker, where item was acquired, type of item, character it is for, alternate characters supported by the item, runtime location of the item, EULA for the item, etc.

This increases your chances of finding a given item by being able to narrow your search criteria progressively.

Example:

I need an old pistol for this render...think I downloaded one a long while back...don't remember if I can use it commercially or not.

Let's see...Weapons...firearms...pistols...Ah! There it is; 19th century duelling pistol set, by Bob1965,  DL'd from Renderosity, can be used in commercial work, note: Poser materials will need adjusting for best results...

That was easy and relatively stress free. Now I can get on with my amazing render of naked pirate Vicky on a chest of treasure swigging a bottle of rum and holding a smoking pistol with her foot on a dead shipmates back.