tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20651168557890726422024-03-05T23:59:14.349-08:00Bryce ArenaFor users of DAZ 3d's Bryce softwareUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-5808809138829746382013-04-21T23:16:00.001-07:002013-04-21T23:23:16.589-07:00Side-by-side configuration errorIf you are using a 64bit system and have tried to install Bryce 7 you may have come across this error message:<br />
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“The application has failed to start because its side-by-side
configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use
the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.”<br />
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If so, here's what to do:<br />
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First make sure you have all the latest updates for your computer.<br />
Then go to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=26347. From this page you need to download and install <span style="color: yellow;">vcredist_x86.EXE </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">That should fix the problem.If not, try the solution found in the Daz help center:https://helpdaz.zendesk.com/entries/20633961A. </span> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-65048886376549946372012-08-21T10:57:00.002-07:002013-04-03T04:14:08.936-07:00Bryce documentationThere is some useful documentation for Bryce available on the web, so I've added some new links in the resources sections for these. Many of them were written for versions prior to 7, but most of the Bryce features have remained unchanged, so they are still very useful. There's also some books out there too, the most famous being Susan Kitchener's Real World Bryce 4 which I was fortunate enough to get a copy of this year. It is the Bryce bible!<br />
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One can't be sure how long some of the older documentation will be available on line, so I'd grab them now whilst they are still around!<br />
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<a href="http://docs.daz3d.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/artzone/pub/software/bryce/bryce_7_ag_wip_0204.pdf" target="_blank">Bryce 7 Manual</a> - PDF of the official guide from DAZ3d<br />
<a href="http://docs.daz3d.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/artzone/pub/technotes/bryce_formated_key_layout_2.pdf" target="_blank">Shortcut keys colour set A</a> - A PDF of all Bryce keyboard shortcuts. A great compilation, although one or two shortcuts may no longer work in Bryce 7.<br />
<a href="http://docs.daz3d.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/artzone/pub/technotes/bryce_formated_key_layout_2_pal2.pdf" target="_blank">Shortcut keys colour set B</a> - Same content as colour set A, just in different layout colours.<br />
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<a href="http://docs.daz3d.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/artzone/pub/faq/software/bryce_manual_german/bryce_handbuch_v1_wilkommen.pdf" target="_blank">Bryce 6 manual in German</a> - I personally favour the Bryce 6 manual over Bryce 7 as it includes sections on metaballs. Here's the German version.The English version doesn't seem to be available on the web anymore - if anyone can host it send me the link and I'll post it here. <br />
<a href="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000055991.pdf" target="_blank">Bryce 5 manual</a> - PDF version by DAZ3d<br />
<a href="http://www.coursestuff.co.uk/ENVT1008/docs/Bryce%204%20User%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Bryce 4 manual</a> - now we're really going back in time! PDF manual by MetaCreations. I had to add this for sentimentality purposes. Does anyone actually still have Bryce 4?<br />
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Real World Bryce 4 by Susan Kitchener - It may have been written for Bryce 4 but the majority of the content still applies today and is fantastic. It's the most comprehensive work regarding Bryce. If you can find a copy snap it up! You won't regret it! Some copies are available <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/278-2448449-5791268?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=real+world+bryce+4" target="_blank">here on Amazon</a> (new and used).<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-91640762451004861382012-08-18T00:56:00.001-07:002012-08-18T00:59:22.400-07:00Bryce Arena updates!If you've visited Bryce Arena before you'll notice that the site's had a little update. The overall look has been updated, and you'll now find all the main section links in the top menu. New links have also been added to the 'Links' and 'Tutorials' pages, and new links will continue to be added over time. If you know of a great Bryce tutorial, news, galleries, or any useful and interesting information relating to Bryce do contact Bryce Arena via the <a href="http://brycearena.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html" target="_blank">Contact</a> page so the link can be added in the relevant page.<br />
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Don't forget you can keep up-to-date with what's happening at Bryce Arena by joining the site as a follower or subscribing - see the links on the right menu.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-20498407864767434882012-05-12T23:20:00.001-07:002012-05-12T23:32:50.300-07:00Bryce Free Model Archive (and DAZ 3d Store Upgrade)If you are a Bryce (or DAZ Studio user) but don't frequent the DAZ3d.com <a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/" target="_blank">forums</a> you may not be aware that the store is being upgraded next week (Wed 16th May). This will mean a few changes, such as the Platinum Club voucher usage, no user forum galleries, and no more Fast Grab offers. Installers will be provided in .zip files and a new gallery system will follow at some point. There'll also be new features in the store such as product comparisons. For all the details, visit the official DAZ 3d forum thread <a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=190542&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0" target="_blank">here</a> and some screenshots and more info about the store have been posted <a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=190680" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Before the upgrade next week it's worth popping across to <a href="http://free.daz3d.com/">free.daz3d.com</a> , which is a section of the current site offering a nice range of free items. There's a general free model archive (models could be used in Poser, or DAZ Studio, and also imported from DAZ Studio to Bryce using the DS Bridge), and a Bryce free archive, both offering a really nice range of models. I used this a lot when I first started out in DAZ Studio, it's a great resource, but you need to act fast as this won't be maintained after the upgrade. Here are the links:<br />
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<a href="http://free.daz3d.com/free_weekly/archive_list.php" target="_blank">Free Model Archive</a><br />
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<a href="http://free.daz3d.com/free_weekly/bryce_archive_list.php" target="_blank">Bryce Free Archive </a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-4792310157991159992012-02-03T22:23:00.001-08:002012-05-12T23:02:11.854-07:00Free $5 voucher from DAZ 3d!As part of their special promotion offering Bryce DAZ Studio and Hexagon
for free DAZ 3d are giving away $5 vouchers to spend at their store, so
you can grab some content for your new/upgraded software! The
announcement with the code is in the forums, but please note the code
given in the original post doesn't work, a replacement code is given on
this page of the thread by DAZ_BHowell:<br />
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<a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=182852&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20" target="_blank">DAZ $5 voucher</a><br />
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If you are a platinum club member there is a sale of Gothic themed
products on too, and vouchers can be used on many items. There are some
great bargins to be had!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-34382199073058635862012-02-01T21:56:00.000-08:002012-08-17T10:15:02.689-07:00Bryce 7 Pro free for a limited period!!Yes folks, if you haven't heard yet DAZ 3d is making Bryce Pro 7 free
for a limited period! This means if you only have the standard edition
you can now get the Pro version and have access to a bunch of features such as 4 new lights, additional IBL features and Instancing.<br />
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DAZ is also making DAZ Studio 4 Pro and Hexagon 2.5 free too. The savings on getting all 3 products is amazing. The offer is only
available until 29th February so hurry on over to DAZ3d and get your
copy! (link below)<br />
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<a href="http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/free-3d-software?cat=1486" target="_blank">DAZ 3d Free software offer </a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-22737322987258614172011-09-25T00:42:00.000-07:002011-09-25T00:42:02.412-07:00Bryce Version 7.1.0.109 public release out now!The latest public release of Bryce is out now, version 7.1.0.109 (applies to both Pro and PLE versions). If you have already purchased Bryce then it should appear in your Downloads at the DAZ site. You'll want to re-download the content installer as well as there are some new tutorial scenes included too. The announcement at DAZ lists a number of new features:<br />
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Animated Textures
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Anisotropic Shader
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Dirt Shader
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Changes to the DAZ Studio Bridge to take less memory<br />
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Note that the Dirt Shader is called 'Curvature' in the program. <br />
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You can check out the public announcement over at DAZ here: <a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=173120"> Bryce 7.1.0.109 Production Release Now Available!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-84867268946006996522010-05-31T03:30:00.000-07:002012-08-17T10:14:33.912-07:00STARTING OUT IN BRYCE? NEED SOME HELP?If you are starting out in Bryce or just looking for some tutorials to get a better handle on it check out my site <a href="http://brycebasics.blogspot.com/">Bryce Basics</a> (written for Bryce 6 - I'll post new tutorials on Bryce 7 when it's officially released). It's aimed at the newer user and has plenty of screenshots to help illustrate what and where things are. Tutorials include an introduction to all the palettes, the material and sky labs, and there's also a tutorial on how to use Bryce with Daz StudioUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-12935368310814562192010-05-31T02:27:00.000-07:002010-05-31T06:58:55.156-07:00BRYCE 7 BETA AVAILABLEThe latest beta version of Bryce 7 is available: <br />
<a href="http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=130693&sid=72125e42cb381272b74de3382d3bb1d0">http://forum.daz3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=130693&sid=72125e42cb381272b74de3382d3bb1d0</a><br />
Get it and try it out if you can - there are some really great new features being implemented such as new lights, instancing and new HDRI options.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2065116855789072642.post-10342340621100788122010-05-31T01:15:00.001-07:002010-05-31T06:59:10.522-07:00NEW GLASS MATERIALS FOR BRYCEMy new glass materials pack for Bryce has now hit the DAZ store. This is my first product sold with DAZ and I have others in the pipeline so watch this space!<br />
<a href="http://www.daz3d.com/i/shop/itemdetails/?item=10726">http://www.daz3d.com/i/shop/itemdetails/?item=10726</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com