hi every one

i am a hobbyist and i am not familliar on how to install zipped file into daz studio

every attempt i have made so far resulted in half of the file are not working

can someone help

i am a dummy when it comes installating zip, most of the file i have use have installer

first u need an unzipper (extractor) like winrar..u can download a free version from the web...then once its installede, go to the folder where the zipped file is, rightclick on it, then select 'extract here' , or direct it to the desired folder path (ur 'DAZ4/Studio/content')...if u use 'extract here', then u'll need to copy/paste the files into their designated destinations...lmk if u need more info

hi mary

thank,s for responding

i am using winzip and running window xp 32 bit

in the read me files of many items there is a mention of make sure the use folder names

box is checked are they talking about the path itself or a specific prop box

can u post a screenshot  ? (u can upload a screenshot to photobucket or even to ur rendo gallery)

hi mary

all your efforts to help me are grately apreciated

but my brain seem to be set at zero actualy, after playing with those zip.

my name is jacques and i am french sometime my english  understanding

is slow and my head is full of frustation, 

p.s just love your work,it is fantastic

thanks, bluart :) , (if u feel better later, maybe u can let me know which zip file it is that ur trying to open...)

You can also open the winzip like on your desktop and load everything in the folder manually which gives you a good idea where everything goes and how your paths are set up in DAZ. When Daz does the search it willfind all new stuff you have loaded.

hi every one

since the release of studio 4pro for free my library files became a mess and installing new content from zip files makes it even messier  many of the new files are showing but does not have any iconic figures

buying stuff from daz alway,s come with installer but all other provider have zipped file . installing stuff in poser 2010 is easyer using content button and press unzip and it will install the file in the proper location or in the downloaded files to be moved later .i wish i can find a proper solution i have found that renderosity have a better pro centent

''many of the new files are showing but does not have any iconic figures''...this means they've been installed to the wrong path, far as i know... what path r u installing them to ?

(example ; Program files/DAZ 3d/DAZ4/Studio/content'.,,or documents/'DAZ4/Studio/content',,etc)

For Daz 4 your path should end in" my library"

My Library is the default, so if the user hasn't changed it it will be right, but there's nothing special about the name.

documents and settings/jacques/daz3d/studio4/my library/content

here's my DAZ4 content path : My Documents/DAZ 3D/Studio/My Library,

but u can try this : go to 'edit/prefs/content library/content directory manager or, on the top right corner of the content panel, click on the little arrow tab, then select 'search hd for files or scan known directories

documents and settings/jacques/daz3d/studio4/my library/content is almost certainly wrong, it's the DS3 default name nested inside the DS4 default name. Most likely you don't need the Content folder there, and should copy the contents out and paste them into the My Library folder - but check the settings for content paths in Edit>Preferences>Content Library>Content Directory Manager. I don't recommend using the search function, it's too likely to grab folders it shouldn't - especially if there are installation issues already.

i must said thank,s to every one for the implication into my problem i was able to reedit my preferences and now the installation path was reset to my documents /jacques/daz 3d studio/my library 99% of the files are there now i have to try to clean all the mess it did created and resolved the 1% missing files