How to Download Poser Files From a Zip File
If you are new to Poser you will discover that many of the online stores, as well as the people who give away Poser freebies send data in zip files. Here is how to access those files safely and easily.
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Instructions
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If you don't already have a zip file with Poser content, go to Renderosity and find something in their free section such as a piece of clothing or a character that you like and download the zip file.
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Double click on the Poser zip file that you have chosen. This should open a window with a list of Poser files. Make sure that each path begins with the word "runtime." If not then you will have to manually move each file to the appropriate folder. This can be a real pain and goes beyond the scope of this tutorial as you need to know what each Poser file type is for. If you don't see that the paths begin with "runtime," then choose a different Poser zip file.
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Go to the "Actions" drop down menu and choose "Select All." This will of course select all the files at once. You don't want the Readme file since this will just fill up your hard drive, so hold the "Control" button down and deselect it.
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Choose the "Extract" icon by double clicking it. This will bring up a window that will allow you to select where you want to put these Poser files.
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Go to where your Poser program is saved on your computer. For most people this will be the C drive. Generally speaking, the path will be C:\Program Files\Curious Labs\Curious Labs\Poser 5. This may vary depending on the version of Poser that you have. Once you have the Poser 5 file open, click on "Extract" at the bottom right-hand side of the window. You've just downloaded your first Poser zip file to your Poser program; the files should now appear in your Poser library.
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Tips & Warnings
I would also suggest de-selecting any database files that sometimes appear when people put together zip files. You don't need them; they are just clutter on your hard drive.
Read the readme file at least once just to be sure there are no special instructions with regards to the item in the zip file.
Be wary of zip files that don't have the paths defined. While you can usually figure out where the files go, it is really a pain to have to manually move each file, and there is always the chance that even having done so the item may not work correctly.
Winzip is not free, but you can get a 30-day free trial. When the trial is over you can uninstall and reinstall or purchase the pro version.
