Tips and Links to Helpful Information to Get You Started!
New User Forums - Forum Guide
We are very happy to introduce a helpful new set of forums:
Welcome!
Want to know more about this forum or DAZ3D the company? Want to meet other new users such as yourself? Then this section is for you. Feel free to use this forum to introduce yourself, explain a little about your goals and aspirations, and meet new people as you start an adventure into the world of 3D Art.
New Users - Start Here! (This Forum): https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/new-users
Are you new to DAZ 3D? Are you new to 3D Art in general? Looking for a great place to grow your 3D skills and knowledge? Have a question? Then this forum is for you!! Feel free to post any questions you have about the DAZ3D website, our software, general art, or about our community. You have a whole community of knowledge at your fingertips to help you as you venture into a new world of possibilities.
New User Contests and Events: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/new-user-contests-and-events
Here is a spot for you to find the latest New User and Beginner Contests and Challenges sponsored by both DAZ3D and community members, Use these challenges and contests as an opportunity to learn new skills, develop as an artist, and challenge yourself..all while having fun! Feel free to use these forums to post your own challenges as well! Come on in and show us what you are learning!
These certainly aren't your typical forums, indeed these are unique in a few meaningful and very special ways that you need to know about. Have a listen:
These forums are the direct result of YOUR requests for more information, more help, and more activities for our newer community members - what a great idea!
These forums are going to be moderated a little more strictly than our general forums. As a community it will be important for us to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and encouragement that will allow for our newest additions to have fun and to learn in an environment that is conducive to both.
To see the Forum/Gallery Terms of Service: https://www.daz3d.com/terms-of-service
Comments
Check out the Daz Studio Masterclass, Daz 3D In the Studio Live Streams, and the Daz 3D Blog:
To find the Master Class, simply go here: https://www.daz3d.com/community/masterclass or from the Top Website Menu System go to Community - Master Class
For information on the Daz 3D Live Streams (Called "In the Studio"), simply go here: https://www.daz3d.com/in-the-studio-with-daz-3d or from the Top Website Menu System go to Community - In the Studio
(if you scroll down the page you will find links to all previous In the Studio Live Streams.)
In addition to the Master Class and In the Studio Live Streams, the website also has a Blog Section that is chalk full of interesting articles and tips and tricks to get you started!
To go to the Blog Section, simply go here: https://blog.daz3d.com/ or from the Top Website Menu System go to Community - Blog
(The blog contains articles from Industry Leaders on how they Use Daz Studio with their Professional Workflows, articles by Daz 3D Published Artists (that provide the wonderful content within the store), and also articles with tips and tricks on Using Daz Studio Features and Content)
Forum Search Best Practices
When using the Forum's Search feature to find information, be sure to look at the thread date to find the most up to date results/information. Given the nature of forums, threads (and thus search results) within the forums may have older or outdated information in them depending on when they were posted/written/created.
The best ways to get the most up to date information is as follows:
1. Look for threads/posts given in search results that are dated more rencently (generally you don't want to go older than the last few months)
2. Check out Daz 3D's YouTube Page here: https://www.youtube.com/@Daz_3D
3. Check out the Daz Studio Masterclass here: https://www.daz3d.com/community/masterclass (It is also on the Daz 3D YouTube Page)
4. If you cannot find the information you need or want, to ensure any solutions are up to date, post your question as a new question here in the New Users Forum and either a Daz 3D Forum Moderators, Daz 3D Community Volunteer, or one of our wonderfully helpful forum community members will help you with your question.
Where are My Download Links/How Do I Download Files/Store Products?
The easiest solution for downloading any products you have purchased (or gotten free etc) from within the store would be to Download and Install DIM (Daz Install Manager) here: https://www.daz3d.com/install-manager-info
If you would like to Manually Installing Daz 3D Content: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057610432-How-Do-I-Manually-Install-Daz3D-Content-
Content Install Path for Daz Studio 4 and the Daz Install Manager
https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/207531233-Content-Install-Path-for-Daz-Studio-4-and-the-Daz-Install-Manager
Glossary of Terms for New Users
Here is a link to the Glossary of Terms Thread for New Users to help familiarize yourselves with the terminology used within these forums as well as within Daz Studio: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/46/glossary-of-terms-for-those-new-to-digital-art-and-daz-3d
Software Specific Help Topics and Tutorial Links
Daz Studio:
Daz Studio Download Page: https://www.daz3d.com/install-manager-info
Daz Studio Forums: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/daz-studio-discussion
Daz Studio Technical Help Forums (AKA Nuts n Bolts): https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/technical-help
Daz Studio Mac Help and Support (AKA The Mac FAQ): https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/16599/the-mac-faq
Daz Studio Help Center: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/sections/201707383-Daz-Studio
Daz Studio Bridges:
Daz Studio Bridge Downloads Page: https://www.daz3d.com/daz-bridges
Daz Studio to Blender Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/blender-discussion
Daz Studio to Unreal Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/unreal-discussion
Daz Studio to Unity Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/unity-discussion
Daz Studio to Cinema 4D Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/cinema-4d-discussion
Daz Studio to Maya Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/maya-discussion
Daz Studio to 3DS Max Bridge Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/3ds-max-discussion
Daz Studio Bridge Help Center Forum: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/categories/201136833-Other-3D-Software
Bryce:
Bryce 7 Pro Product Page: https://www.daz3d.com/bryce-7-pro
Bryce Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/323/bryce-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Bryce Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/bryce-discussion
Bryce Help Center: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/sections/201707363-Bryce
Carrara:
Carrara 8.5 Pro Product Page: https://www.daz3d.com/carrara-8-5-pro
Carrara 8.5 Product Page: https://www.daz3d.com/carrara-8-5
Carrara Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/324/carrara-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Carrara Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/carrara-discussion
Carrara Help Center: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/sections/201707373-Carrara
Hexagon:
Hexagon 2.5 Product Page: https://www.daz3d.com/hexagon-2-5-download-version
Hexagon Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/326/hexagon-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Hexagon Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/hexagon-discussion
Hexagon Help Center: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/sections/201707393-Hexagon
Poser:
Poser Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/327/poser-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Poser Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/poser-discussion
Poser Help Center: https://bugs.daz3d.com/hc/en-us/sections/201707523-Poser
General Art Topics:
General Art Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/325/general-art-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Art Studio Forum: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/categories/art-studio
Animation:
Animation Help Topics and Tutorial Links: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/321/animation-help-topics-and-tutorial-links
Animation Forum: See Daz Studio Discussion and Carrara Discussion
Animation Help (Daz Studio)
Animation Help (Daz Studio Bridges)
For Mac Specific Help with Daz Studio
The Mac FAQ: https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/16599/the-mac-faq