I'm currently using at least two versions of DAZ: one beta (4.9.0.44) and an older "standard" version (4.8.0.59). I have been having various glitches lately with the beta . . . I actually thought they were issues with my computer until I realized I did not get them with the earlier4.8xx version. OK that's to be expected with a beta. The problem is, I like working with the beta, all my custom content categories show up there, etc. In the 4.8 version, on the other hand, most of my content does show up, but a few categories do not (the folder is there but content looks empty). I really don't see any pattern as to which show (most) and which don't.
a) What should I do in 4.8 to get my custom catergies to show? I found a short tutorial on importing/exporting custom content categories . . . I suppose that's it but I'm just worried about doing something drastic that will "nuke" everything.
b) Similarly with the new 4.9.2.7. Maybe it's OK, but I'm worried about installing it and losing all my content (I did some reading about issues people are having . . . finding it puzzling). Any suggestions would be welcome. My content categories have all been manually installed and built up over several years . . . I do back up regularly of course.