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Installing anything DAZ (software and content) on a drive OTHER than the C drive

adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141
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Hey there!   

So I have a problem.  I have a computer with two hard drives, one (the "C" drive) is 500 GB.  The other (the "D" drive) is a full Terabyte.  I have an extensive DAZ library which will fit just fine on the D drive.  However, I am unable to install anything on the D drive.  

Now, PLEASE READ THIS!!!!

Before anyone starts to tell me to "Go to settings> Installation" and then change the install path, I HAVE ALREADY DONE THAT!  I repeat... I HAVE ALREADY DONE THAT... and yet it continues to install my extensive library... which once again... DOES NOT FIT... on my C drive.

What I REALLY need is a step-by-step instruction that shows me how to fully install, all the software AND libraries, on a drive that is NOT the C drive.  This may come across as a little rude, but you have to realize, after pouring through a bunch of instructions which either left out key instructions or just flat out were designed for different systems, it left me feeling very frustrated.  

So... once again... My entire DAZ package is to big to fit on my C drive (the default)... I need to put ANYTHING DAZ related on my D drive, where there is plenty of room for it... and I would LOVE to have clear, simple to understand instructions on how to make this work.

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  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,583

    Can you post a screenshot of your Settings > Installation tab?  Note that for software you need to set the 32-bit and 64-bit software fields, and for contrent you need to set the Current path to your new path -- just adding the path doesn't make it the current path.

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141

    This is where i set up the install path... 

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  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141

    But  as you can see, there are other things installing on the C drive, which is do NOT want to happen.

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  • LyoneLyone Posts: 139
    edited November 2017

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  • LyoneLyone Posts: 139
    edited November 2017
    adam_gragg said:

    This is where i set up the install path... 

    Hi,

    Try to check "install to Selected Path" instead of "install to Respective installed Paths".

    I hope it helps.

    Best regards.

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  • DaWaterRatDaWaterRat Posts: 2,885
    adam_gragg said:

    But  as you can see, there are other things installing on the C drive, which is do NOT want to happen.

    Those are the DIM zips/installers, which you will also have to tell it to download to the D drive separately on the Downloads tab.

  • Daywalker DesignsDaywalker Designs Posts: 3,586
    DaWaterRat said:
    adam_gragg said:

    But  as you can see, there are other things installing on the C drive, which is do NOT want to happen.

    Those are the DIM zips/installers, which you will also have to tell it to download to the D drive separately on the Downloads tab.

    Beat me to it. smiley

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141
    DaWaterRat said:
    adam_gragg said:

    But  as you can see, there are other things installing on the C drive, which is do NOT want to happen.

    Those are the DIM zips/installers, which you will also have to tell it to download to the D drive separately on the Downloads tab.

    How do I do that?

  • Daywalker DesignsDaywalker Designs Posts: 3,586
    adam_gragg said:
    DaWaterRat said:
    adam_gragg said:

    But  as you can see, there are other things installing on the C drive, which is do NOT want to happen.

    Those are the DIM zips/installers, which you will also have to tell it to download to the D drive separately on the Downloads tab.

    How do I do that?

    Change the setting in the Downloads tab, like I did in the attached image.

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  • agent unawaresagent unawares Posts: 3,513

    If you don't even know what those files are, I would suggest setting it to remove packages after installation; you do not need them.

  • Serene NightSerene Night Posts: 17,639

    I usually set my downloads to a different drive and periodically back those up. You never know if the store might go bust and you will want to reinstall your content.

  • frank0314frank0314 Posts: 14,048

    I have my stuff download to an external drive so I have a backup of it

     

  • AllenArtAllenArt Posts: 7,169

    I have all my stuff install to a D drive and it's been working fine for going on 2 years now.

    Laurie

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141

    So now... we move on to THIS problem.  The studio is claiming that none of my items exist.  How do we fix this issue?

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  • fixmypcmikefixmypcmike Posts: 19,583

    In DS you need to use the Content Directory Manager to tell DS where the content is now.

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141
    Fixmypcmike said:

    In DS you need to use the Content Directory Manager to tell DS where the content is now.

    how do you do that?

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141

    I'm fairly certain this isn't correct... anyone know what the correct paths would be? 

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  • NorthOf45NorthOf45 Posts: 5,482

    Use only the path you used in Install Manager (D:/DAZ Studio/Content). This is your only library, so that is all you need, there is no useable content in the other folders. Put the same path in the Poser Format branch, too.

    There are three steps to changing the destination. First tell DIM where to download it, then tell it where to install. Now go into Studio and tell it where to find the stuff. This should be the last step.

     

  • adam_graggadam_gragg Posts: 141
    NorthOf45 said:

    Use only the path you used in Install Manager (D:/DAZ Studio/Content). This is your only library, so that is all you need, there is no useable content in the other folders. Put the same path in the Poser Format branch, too.

    There are three steps to changing the destination. First tell DIM where to download it, then tell it where to install. Now go into Studio and tell it where to find the stuff. This should be the last step.

     

    To quote young Anakin Skywalker;  it's working... IT'S WORKING!!!!  

    Thank you all SO MUCH for your help.  Now... I can BUY MORE STUFF!  

  • NorthOf45NorthOf45 Posts: 5,482

    Glad you got that straightened out. May your library grow to 1TB.

  • jestmartjestmart Posts: 4,449

    Before you go any further you may want to start over.  By putting everything, software and content, under D:/DAZ Studio you are potentially making it harder for yourself and others to troubleshoot problems that may happen latter.  I would suggest D:/3D/Apps for programs with separate 32 Bit and 64 Bit sub-folders. For content D:/3D/Content/My DAZ 3D Library and use it only for content from DAZ.

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