Daz Central? No more updates to 4.x??
paul_ae567ab9
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I decided to check on latest release to download and all I can find is this "Daz Central" thing which looks like it will break everything I have set up.
I DO NOT need a "launcher" or an asset manager and don't want it. I just want the DS program.
Why?
Because I use a separate PC as an asset server so I can render on multiple machines on network which all need to point to the exact same resource on the server so I don't need to try to keep multiple sets of identical assets with idential paths on more than one location. If I produce a DUF file on my production machine than copy to a couple of render machines across network and the assets don't match I'll get scenes missing textures and other bits.
If there will never be any updates to DS 4.12 just tell us so I know I can plan on there never being any future improvements.
I will turn off all updates and block DS with firewall and just chug along with what I have...forever. ( keeping a spare install file in reserve just incase )
It looks like the kind of move Adobe made to eliminate anything but cloud computing basically dooming anyone without a fast, active internet access from using their products. Hurray GIMP to the rescue.
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It looks like the stand alone origianal DS is dead? What's this new "Central" and can I install it without it interfereing with the DS 4.12?
Daz Central is an alternative UI for Install Manager, for installing the application and content. it isn't a 3D tool like DS. It is designed to simplify the process of installation for new users, so probably not something you want if you have already set DS up using your own preferred locations.
Merged threads.
If you need a fresh copy of install manager it's here https://www.daz3d.com/install-manager-info
I have no use for install manager at all. When I look at my downloads I cannot find the 4.12 daz program at all now only the Daz Central.
Where can I download the latest releases of DS itself WITHOUT the new central? When I go to download DS all I get is "central". If all that is is a new front end for install manager where is the DS program now?
Just want to keep the actual DS software current.
Confused.
PS> I downloaded DC but have not tried running it because I don't want to give it the chance to screw stuff up. I am still very confused about what it is or what it will do when I launce it.
Start Install manager and use it to download and install, or for the release (non-beta) version use the Manual Install link on the product page ( https://www.daz3d.com/downloader/customer/files#prod_13176 ) to get a stand-alone installer.
In your Product Library here, search for DAZ studio 4 and it will come up, then you can manually download the most recent version of DS 4.12.1.118.
There will definitely be new updates to DS. In fact there was a new beta released a few days ago...
paul_ae567ab9
I think you are looking for the download page for Daz Studio 4: https://www.daz3d.com/downloader/customer/files#prod_13176
Don't get irritated by the nuisance that is the text "Don't have DazCentral?" - it is now on every product page.
Scroll down and use the green "Download zip" buttons (the downloaded files for win32 and win64 DazStudio are actually exe files).
There is a long thread about the new Product Library layout: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/431921/not-a-fan-of-the-new-product-library-layout