I just encountered some trouble once again when trying to use the DAZ Studio GoZ after updating to the latest Zbrush version.
In this case it was 4R8. Tested with the Public Build of DAZ Studio 4.9.4.117.
-> I hope this thread help others to get trough this with less trial and error.
In general:
- Different versions of DAZ Studio (like public build and general releases) have different installers for their own GoZ version.
- Whichever GoZ version was installed last determines which DAZ Studio version will be used.
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-> Afaik there is currently no way to use mulitple versions of DAZ Studio in combination with GoZ without running into issues
For that reason I deceided to only install the "Public Build" versions of DAZ Studio to stay up to date.
I do not install any additional "General Release" versions to lower the complexity and potential errors when using GoZ and other plugins.
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Upgrading to a new version of Zbrush - Step by Step:
1) Uninstall all DAZ Studio versions.
2) Uninstall all GoZ versions.
3a) Uninstall the older Zbrush version
If you are asked if you want to delete the GoZ folder confirm this with "yes".
3b) Optional: Double check if all GoZ folders in C:\Users\Public\Pixologic were deleted
4) Reinstall and activate the new Zbrush version
5) Update the path to your new ZBrush version in the DAZ Install Manager DIM
At the time of writing you can not yet select ZBrush 4R8 in the pulldown menu. Just select 4R7 and direct it to your 4R8 path.
6) Reinstall the DAZ Studio application you want to work with in DIM.
7) Reinstall the GoZ version for that DAZ Studio version in DIM.
Optional steps to confirm proper installation:
8) Open DAZ Studio. Add a cube. Use GoZ.
9) In ZBrush create morph on the cube. Use GoZ.
10) In the ZBrush pop up window confirm the paths for other software with GoZ support.
-> If done correctly the proper DAZ Studio version will now open with the morph located in the parameters tab.
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