How to install older versions of Daz Studio (Patreon)

Hello Supporters!

Today I have an early access video for you in which I’ll show you how to install legacy versions of Daz Studio without Install Manager. This is useful if your existing scene files don’t render properly anymore with an updated version and you’re in the middle of a project, or you’d like to refine existing scenes without a major re-work. 

Old installer files are ZIPs with a slightly convoluted folder structure, but once unZIPped you can use them like portable software and launch them from any folder of your choice (including USB sticks and external drives). 

• English Version: https://vimeo.com/891152681/4881b53119  
• German Version: https://vimeo.com/891152662/7d55a6869b   

What makes this slightly awkward is the fact that Daz don’t provide downloads to older versions of their software. However, before updating to a new version, Install Manager saves the installer to a directory so you can copy it from there and keep it so that you can go back to an older version should the need arise. 

I’m not sure how legal it is to distribute these old installers, but if you keep it under your hat and don’t tell anyone, feel free to use these links to obtain the last three versions that I’ve saved before every update:

• 4.21: https://mega.nz/file/Bi0yEIwa#fzkpqJU6FpJNKRvNQdemirpJOUCO0ISHaRxbOCiBoi0 
• 4.20: https://mega.nz/file/grlFDJCB#TpNnlkwjBJVowBy5lTVwE9A1OFGNDWXVWbrwOMFt7PQ
• 4.16: https://mega.nz/file/Ert02DhD#heQobEP__s1cu6iUXqJsSJb6gjcmK0qaf5POiwmPikk

This is the first video for which I’m trying out a new feature that allows YouTube supporters to watch the video directly on YouTube before it goes live to the public. Apparently the video will switch visibility automatically, but I haven’t tested this out. It’ll be a live surprise 😄

Rest assured, the Vimeo link above has the same video.

Have a great week 👋