- Use of this plugin does not in any way change the rights granted to you in the End User License Agreement from Daz 3D. Please refer to the Daz 3D EULA to review such rights, which at the time of this publication includes 3D printing for personal, non-commercial use. This product does require a serial number.
- Below, and to the left under DAZ Studio 4.x User Guide, you will find many topics about the various tools and features that come with using DAZ Studio. These references will guide you through using all of the tools you may need to create your scene. For more in-depth information and descriptions, please refer to the Reference Guide section.
Once you verify you have files ready to install, you can use any of the following options to install: Install All Files - Check the “Products” box and all your files will be selected under the header. Click “Install All Selected”. Install Selected Files - This is the same, but instead, individually select the files you want to install. In this video i´ll show you how to fix the problem when you want to install mimic live plugin and it doesn´t allow you to install.Solution to mimic live plug.
Prior to the advent of the DAZ Install Manager now known to many now simply as DIM, all content had to be installed manually using an executable file or zip file.
When you had a few to a lot of content to install it was a laborious task that took ages. Not only did you need to execute the install program, you needed to know where to put the content properly so that everything worked as it should.
Zip files were (and are) even worse on a Mac as there is no native merge directory utility as there is with the modern versions of MS Windows.
Then along came DIM a godsend to most, easy straight forward to use. Content went into the correct place and the world was all warm and fuzzy. That is until it does exactly the opposite and causes applications to not work properly, as was the case in a previous blog post where it actually killed the CMS database. Well, not intentionally, but it does have some quirks that are well worth noting.
1. It will only allow content to be installed in a “Shared” directory/folder notably (on an OS X system) “/users/Shared/My DAZ 3D Library”, you cannot at the time of this writing nominate any other folder of your choosing. This in itself is not a huge problem, just annoying.
2. Originally DIM would only allow you to download and install content (and updates) purchased from the DAZ Store, and was very good at it saving a lot of time and frustration. All good. Now it would seem the newer version also finds, downloads and wants to install DAZ applications as well. I found this out the hard way.
3. Although relatively easy to use it is not very intuitive and in most areas I found out how to use it by trial and error. Not very spectacular when installing content, or more importantly not installing for reasons that will become apparent shortly.
I don’t know why DAZ in their wisdom decided to include applications like DAZ3D Studio 4.6 Pro 32 bit for Mac as well as the 64 bit version. As they are not compatible on the same machine. They also use the same CMS service and databases. In my case I was not really paying attention to list of available downloads and just thought it was the content I had purchased along with a few content updates, so I hit the GO button. Only to find that to my horror DIM was reinstalling DAZ3D Studio 4.6 Pro 64bit and the 32bit version as well.
That is what killed or corrupted my CMS content database.
Yes I hear you say, “but you can remove unwanted downloads and hide them so they don’t install”. Quite right, I agree. But only if you know what you are doing and are paying 100% attention! Even then they reappear next time you run DIM anyway. Grrrr……
The long and the short of it all is this, use DIM it is excellent, but bear in mind you have to pay attention to what is in the list in front of you.
I much prefer to use DIM for purchased content download and installation, but manually download Applications, Plugins etc from my account page then install them myself.
Anyway I hope this helps, just my 5 cents worth.
This article how to install Daz3d with different daz install manager. We will go through the many advantages of the Daz Install Manager (DIM), how to install, set up and make good use of each of its many functions. We will learn as well how to download and update content, either install manually or via software. To finish, we will describe the advantages of the new daz3d installer DazCentral and how it compares to the original manager. Just a few steps to get all the information you should know.
Daz Install Manager (DIM)
So, how does it exactly work? In simple words, the Daz3d Install Manager (also referred as DIM) is the hub for all your content from Daz. When you open the Daz3D Installer, you are able to download Daz Studio as well as content previously purchased from the marketplace. This comes in great help, since you will find all your content in one place, as well as updates in case needed. No more digging through folders to find your products, or trying to remember if your product version is updated.
In order to download the free Daz3DInstall Manager, go to the following link, register to create your account and then press the “Download Now” button.
Once done, we can move on with the installation process.It is pretty simple so you will not have major issues.
Double-click in the downloaded file and you will be prompted by a welcome screen, press “Next” to continue with the installation.
We will also accept the license agreement by checking the box “I accept the agreement”. We will press “Next”.
The installer will inform that there is enough information to install the application. We press “Next”. Remember that at any time we can quit the installation process by clicking in the “Cancel” button located in the bottom-right corner. We let the process finish as it installs (pretty quickly) and soon the product will be installed and ready to launch.
Set Up Your Account inside Daz Install Manager
The software should be properly installed and you should be prompted by the following Login screen. In any case, you can use the shortcut icon on your desktop to open Daz3D Install Manager.
We click in the green box “Add Account” and fill in with the data that we entered before downloading the software. After that, you should get your account set up. Remember to enter a name that will help best identify your account.
Once completed, you can access your account. In case you indicate you will be working offline, there is no need for a password (we should check the box). Otherwise working online, enter your password and press “Start”.
Viola! Welcome to the main screen from the Install Manager (We will call it DIM from now on). Here is where magic happens.
Download Your Files with the Daz3d Install Manager
The first panel is called “Ready to Download”. Here you will find listed all available downloads, such as the Daz3D Studio software itself and other components such as assets, and plugins.
You will find each item with its name and sorted by product or update. In case no items are listed in this screen, it means you have nothing new to download.
You can always sort items by alphabetical order, size, date, order date, status and many more.
As well, we can filter items with the help of the search bar.
One interesting feature is the checkbox “Install After Download”. If ticked it will automatically install every downloaded item immediately.
It only remains to actually download, either press “Start Queue” after choosing items to download or download each individually by pressing in the Download Box to the right of each element.
Install Your Files
This panel is called “Ready to Install” and listed you will find all previous items that completed their download process. You will need now to choose which of them to install by tickling on the box next to each and press “Start Queue”.
You will also be reminded of the location of installed files. You can change the directory by heading to your settings. Click in the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Installer. Then click on Basic Settings and browse your new location.
In the “Installed” panel we will find previously installed products. If there is also a check mark next to it, it means the product is Smart and has metadata installed. You can always uninstall an item by clicking in the box “Uninstall”. If you decide to uninstall multiple items, check each of them and proceed to “Uninstall all Selected”, that easy!
DazCentral
If you prefer to watch a video, see below our Youtube Tutorial, otherwise keep reading.
You can download the new daz installer for free here.
DazCentral (we will call it DC) has been recently incorporated to the family of products. The main difference with the IM is its sleek User Interface. Once installed, we will see a whole new look that helps keep things organized. Thanks to its new Content Manager, the content is automatically sorted so it is easier to find.
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If we click in “My assets” we will see a list of products installed and organized either by name, order date or size, as preferred.
So, what is the main difference with DIM?
In short words, DC is another option for those who feel unfamiliar with the DIM interface. However, you can have both installed (although not running simultaneously).
More additional features that come with DC:
- You can access tutorials right from the app.
- You can open your 3D content right into Daz3D Studio in one click.
- You can manage and update your Plugins
Daz3D Manual Install
We know it can get messy at times performing a manual installation, and certainly it requires a bit more attention. But following the steps below will do just fine and you should not encounter any problem, so let’s get started.
Download your content
When downloading content, it often comes compressed in a .zip or .rar format. Make sure to be able to decompress the files by downloading the right program such as 7Zip or Winrar. Create a separate folder where you will extract your files, so you always keep track of file locations in an organized way.
Copy your files
Create a new folder e.g. “My Third Party Content”, it could be on your desktop. We will copy here all necessary files. Open your downloaded zip file and you will probably see that the main folder is called Content, My Library, DAZ Library, etc. Double-click and skim through the subfolders until you find some with names such as “Data” “People” “Runtime“. We should drag all those listed folders to “My Third Party Content”.
Locate your folder
Start your DAZ Studio. Go to “Edit” then “Preferences”, head to the “Content” tab and click on Content Directory Manager.
Click where says “DazStudio Formats” from the dropdown list to your right. After that, click on “Add” and locate your previously created folder. In this case “My Third Party Content”. Accept to all and we are ready to use our content.
What we did was simply help the software locate our files. Now in the main left panel, find the “Content Library” tab and then “3D Studio Format” dropdown. Our folder is now available with new content. Make sure to refresh by right click “Refresh”. All done!
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Conclusion
So far we have seen how necessary it is for everyone using Daz Studio to get a general knowledge about working with the install manager. In the article we explained not only the basics but also meaningful functions that are often overlooked. In addition, we explained how to perform a manual installation and how it can be a good alternative to import your content, especially if it’s third-party. You are now more than ready to import your stuff and get your work going.
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PS: You can find the figure 3d model used on top of this article here.