There's a good review of Catalina at Ars Technica: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/10/macos-10-15-catalina-the-ars-technica-review/

So glad you're back! Thanks for returning and taking an interest in the new Poser. Your work is terrific.

Is snarlygribbly back? I'm so happy to hear that name again. I feared he was lost after what happened over at . . . um . . . someplace that starts with an *R*. Anyway, his scripts have been wonderful. Are there any new scripts or updates for this new version of Poser?

I see over on his site messages such as "I have no idea if any of these scripts work in the latest builds of Poser"; and "Also, the scripts are no longer supported by Snarlygribbly."

I hope he's coming back and will take up some of the wonderful work he has done.

Thanks for the info. No, I'm not having any problems. The "update" seems to be gigantic. It seems that it's just the entire applicaiton. So, maybe I'll wait a bit. I expected just a small update that would parse into the app.

mdbruffy posted at 5:27AM Tue, 24 September 2019 - #4363643

inquire posted at 4:16PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363626

mdbruffy posted at 3:51PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363582

inquire posted at 12:45PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363405

Oh, yes, and it IS Poser 11.2.276, in the About Poser box, so it definitely is the 11.2 version of Poser. Still downloading the extra content.

Wait-a-minute! When I downloaded the new program Thursday night, it was 11.2.272- NOT 276. Wish they'd settle on one verison and stay there. Can I go back and get 11.2.276?

Well, that was the Macintosh version I was speaking of. Perhaps the Windows version has a different version number?

I think I or somebody needs to find out- especially if the later version has fixes the one I downloaded doesn't.

OK, in Poser (the Macintosh version, at least), go to the Poser Menu>Preferences>Misc>and you'll find a Software Update box. Be sure "Check for Updates on Launch" is checked, and you can also press the button "Check Now." I'll try to upload a screen shot. I would not be worried if the Windows version and the Macintosh version have little differences in the numbers at the end, such as 11.2.276 and 11.2.272. You're probably fine if there's no new Windows update when you check.

inquire posted at 4:13PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363623

As regards the new content, I would like to see a store page somewhere before I install, for example, Tree House. It sounds good, but is there a link somewhere to where this product was sold? Were these products all sold here at Renderosity? Or, were some or all sold at the SmithMicro Poser store?

Answering in Part my own Question: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/aj-tree-house-2/109494/ This link will take you to the Tree House 2 by AppleJack.

Any information that could be provided, such as store links to other included content, will be greatly appreciated.

DalekSupreme posted at 3:53PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363622

The latest newsletter states that unless we upgrade poser will stop working... so unless we hand over $99 our expensive software stops... that is extortion is it not? Isn’t that illegal in the USA it is in Australia.

I will have a licence upgrade and bug fixes as option please... and it should be free. In my humble opinion this is not a great way to start a relationship with Poser users.

The licence change is Bondware’s issue not mine to sort out and the developer has a duty of care to fix bugs... as for the new content bundle... great... ask us if we want to pay for that as thats fair. I already own all the headlined content so I don’t need it.

Please can someone clarify the situation as the newsletter and commentary is contradicting itself.

1: the upgrade is compulsory? 2: we have to pay $99 even with the latest version of poser? 3: you can keep your existing preferences?

Some clarity on this would be welcome.

The information given me in this thread (see above) seems correct. If you have, that is, one of the qualifying versions of Poser, you should be able to download it and you will NOT have to pay the $99 fee. The email that was sent out was confusing, at least it was so to me. In my case, for the 11.1.1 Pro Macintosh version that I had, the download installed 11.2.276 right on top of it and picked up my license key during the install. I only had to enter my license key when I wanted to download the additional content zip files. It was all free. No payment was required by me at all. This link should take you to both the Windows and Macintosh download page, and the Additional Content Files link is right there, too: https://www.posersoftware.com/downloads

mdbruffy posted at 3:51PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363582

inquire posted at 12:45PM Mon, 23 September 2019 - #4363405

Oh, yes, and it IS Poser 11.2.276, in the About Poser box, so it definitely is the 11.2 version of Poser. Still downloading the extra content.

Wait-a-minute! When I downloaded the new program Thursday night, it was 11.2.272- NOT 276. Wish they'd settle on one verison and stay there. Can I go back and get 11.2.276?

Well, that was the Macintosh version I was speaking of. Perhaps the Windows version has a different version number?

For the new content, I haven't installed any yet, and I haven't unzipped all of the downloaded files, either, but I was hoping for some modifications of the Construct, such that the Construct might be turned into various scenes. Is anything like this included in the new content?

As regards the new content, I would like to see a store page somewhere before I install, for example, Tree House. It sounds good, but is there a link somewhere to where this product was sold? Were these products all sold here at Renderosity? Or, were some or all sold at the SmithMicro Poser store?

Oh, yes, and it IS Poser 11.2.276, in the About Poser box, so it definitely is the 11.2 version of Poser. Still downloading the extra content.

Thank you very much for the clarifications. I downloaded and (This is a Macintosh version, by the way), it installed on top of Poser Pro 11.1.1x, but it also left my Poser Pro 2014, or Poser 10, I guess they're calling it now. So far, everything looks good. It also automatically took my license number. I had it saved, but it did not ask me to enter it. It does say the Bondware version, and it opened with La Femme as the standard figure. After checking out the new version a little bit, I am now downloading some of the additional content. For that, I did have to enter my license number. But, again, thank you everyone.

inquire posted at 6:50AM Sun, 22 September 2019 - #4362764

PilotHigh posted at 4:27PM Thu, 19 September 2019 - #4362443

GuernseyMan posted at 2:03PM Wed, 18 September 2019 - #4362441

As far as I understand your copies of 10, 12 and 14P will all continue to run as if nothing has happened. 11P will need to be downloaded from https://www.posersoftware.com/downloads It's a free upgrade and comes with a load of extra content which is always good. The additional content files appear to be better organised into Zip files so you don't need to install all the old legacy stuff, just the modern figures if you want. It's live now!

Not sure why there is "Download" and "Faster Download". Who is going to press the "Download" button when its obviously slower

Thanks.

Uh, as I read it, I would not call this a "Free Upgrade." It says that "after 21 days you will be prompted to purchase a license." So, I think they will deactivate version 11.2 after 21 days.

Is this a free upgrade? Because on the web page that opens when I click on the link, it says ```

Thanks for your interest in Poser. You can download and evaluate the app at any time. The app includes a 21-day free trial period after which you will be prompted to purchase a license and receive your serial number. You will need this serial number to register and download the additional content included with Poser. Please protect your serial number. Usage of the serial number beyond the allowed number of seats or excessive content downloads may temporarily disable your ability to use the software.

So, this seems to be saying that I cannot use my SmithMicro license key, but that I can use the new Poser 11.2 app for 21 days. Then, I will have to purchase a license and receive a serial number. Is this correct?

SchelleFire posted at 6:44AM Sun, 22 September 2019 - #4362963

inquire posted at 3:01PM Fri, 20 September 2019 - #4362766

But is it "Free" for Only 21 Days? Or, is it a free upgrade for as long as you like? Where can the free upgrade for as long as you like be downloaded from? When I follow the link given above, I read: "The app includes a 21-day free trial period after which you will be prompted to purchase a license and receive your serial number."

This probably means that your license key didn't take. It should be an update to Poser Pro 11.2, not a trial.

My "license key" didn't take? Does this mean that I can enter my old SmithMicro license key for Poser Pro 11.2, and that will make it free? Or, do I have to pay $99 to get a new license key?

Is there a FREE UPGRADE for users of POSER PRO version 11.1.x, the latest version released by Smith Micro? If there is a place to upgrade from Poser PRO 11.1.x to Poser Pro 11.2, where is it?

It's a bit confusing for me, because the emails I got contain links that say it's $99 dollars. But, it also says I'd be upgrading from Poser 11 STANDARD. Also, on Renderosity's Market Place Pages, it has 3 Poser listings. One for the full purchase price, one that says upgrade from Game Developer, etc., and one that says upgrade from 10, 9, etc.