DAZ Connect is a part of (integrated into) DS 4.9. It enables searching for products, purchasing, and installation of DAZ3D content directly in DS, without ever leaving DAZ Studio (see this video for more info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-8Pl2D4sWo ). It does use a different file structure/location than DIM installed content, and if you use the content tab instead of smart content you will need to do a bit of work to make Connect content visible in the content tab. With the introduction of DAZ Connect also came the introduction of encrypted content that requires a "decryption" key. This is what has cause most of the "unrest", though Carrara and Poser users are also upset because Connect and encrypted content aren't usable with either one.

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