Installing Content from a Zip Archive

When you purchase Poser content, it is frequently arranged in the appropriate Runtime subfolders for you, and is packaged in ZIP file format. The File> Install from Zip Archive command allows you to unzip content from a ZIP archive. The dialog prompts you to choose any library that is currently configured in your library preferences, including external libraries. You also have the option to specify a folder that is not yet configured.

To install content from a zip archive:

Choose File> Install from Zip Archive.

Locate the ZIP file that you want to install.

The Install Options dialog appears, and prompts you to choose an install location

Runtime: Use the dropdown list to select one of the Runtime folders that you have configured in your Library palette. The dropdown list also includes libraries that you have added as External Runtimes as described in Adding Libraries.

Other: After selecting the radio button, enter a path to create a folder in another location. For example, if you want to create a runtime folder named Test Folder on your D: drive, enter D:/Test Folder. Then you can add that library as an external library as described in Adding Libraries.

Click Install to unzip the file to the specified location. The zip file will be unzipped to the location you specified.

If you prefer, you can unzip the contents of the Zip file to your desktop (or other location). Most zips arrange the contents beneath a standard Runtime folder. Drag the Runtime and all folders beneath from the Zip to the Parent folder of your choice. For example, if you have a folder on your D: Drive named La Femme Clothing that already has a Runtime folder in it, place the zip contents (its Runtime folder and beneath) into the La Femme Clothing folder.

 Keep in mind that custom-created library folders will need to be linked to the Poser library as external libraries as described in Adding Libraries.