I'm seriously considering ordering Poser 6 today, but I'm wondering about the download version. Its almost 700 MB, I know, but I don't think that would be a problem if they have a fast server. Hopefully they would, for a file that size. ;) Has anyone reading this ordered it in that way? Any problems? I'm assuming it comes with a help file of some sort, like html and/or pdf? And what's the activation/protection scheme? Password? Some kind of online activation? If it's the latter, is it automatic, or do I have to wait for someone to read and reply to an email and send me a reg key or some other code? Thanks. :)

Help file is PDF.

Serial comes by email (or is on the download page) if you get it from E-Frontier via DigitalRiver, not sure what happens if you get it via CP.

I orderd the download edition. The download took about 2 or 2 1/2 hours on cable. As soon as the order went thru i was givien a download link immediately. The serial number was next to the download link, and was also in the confirmation email.
No activation scheme, just enter the serial number and your name as on previous versions of Poser. (it asks for a bunch of other information, but giving it is optional. Only your name and serial number are required). There is an automatic online registration, but it's optional.

Message edited on: 01/01/2006 13:06

You have to register (with E-Frontier) to get the Service Releases, so not really optional, just able to be put off.

You'll also want to get an account at CP to get at the stuff that's only available from there (some P4 and P5 legacy content and other stuff I can't remember offhand).

Downloaded P6 when it was released last March, took about 3 hrs total over DSL - that is P6 + WinterQueen + Shade LE, more than 1 GB total. Registration is simple, just fill out the info when you first start up Poser. Make sure your Poser box is online, and that's all. nruddock is right about the service releases and the extra content. You'll want to get the service releases, the original P6 has some annoying bugs which are (mostly) fixed by SR2.

I did that on Thursday. I have DSL and the download took about 40 minutes (my download and upload speeds suck).

After you do the purchase you are given a download link to start your download.

The invoice is sent to your email. Right after you order you will get what looks like a spam ad offering you 10% off your next order from eFrontier. It's not spam. If you scroll down you will see that it's also your invoice and it contains the serial number of the program.

What you download is a zip file. Unzip it and look in one of the folders for the install file and click that. That's the only file you need so I don't get why they make you download all of the others considering those files are in the installer.

After installing, go and get your service releases and updates/fixes. You'll need your SN#. Install them.

Open Poser, enter your serial number and name. That's it.

EDIT: I don't know if this would work, but you should try buying something small from eFrontier first (if they have anything). If you get an email offering you 10% off, you can then save yourself some money on Poser 6.

Message edited on: 01/01/2006 16:05

Thanks alot for all the replies. :) Sounds like a pretty straightforward process.

I downloaded Poser 6 during that upgrade special offer, and I wouldn't have dared attempt it with a dial-up. I only have 512k ADSL, and it was a long download on that, but no problems. Content Paradise is a reliable, well-run, site. The one time I had a problem, I contacted them and it was quickly sorted out. Obviously, you should check the reliability at your end. If I were doing a lot of big downloads I would certainly invest in a UPS, but that would only protect against brief power outages. You'll know if any particular weather conditions are a higher risk in your locality. Otherwise, just set things running overnight. (And hope your father doesn't want to boil an egg in the early hours -- long story, but now I keep a flashlight in reach of my bed).