FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below are a number of frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions please get in touch via the contact page.

  • Why is payment through Stedi Arts?
    Stedi Arts Ltd is the parent company of Predatron. It is run as a registered UK company (Registered No. 07276963) in Pool, Cornwall and is owned by Steve and Diane Pinchbeck.
  • What software is supported with any models bought at www.predatron.com?
    The main software at present is DAZ Studio, which is an excellent program for producing 3D art and animations. It is currently free and can be downloaded here at https://www.daz3d.com/get_studio. Other formats supported are OBJ and FBX in some cases. Please look at the product descriptions for what is included for each product.
  • I am new to digital art how do I get started?
    At present Predatron hasn’t any info on the website to help with this however this will change in the future as it’s planned to add some mini blog tutorials on this subject. In the meantime in relation to using DAZ Studio you can check out DAZ3D on Youtube for more. Other channels such as Thundorn Games and WP Guru are very informative.
    For starting to build 3D models then look at Google for topics using Blender, Autodesk 3DS Max and Autodesk Maya to name a few examples.
  • Why is Smart Content not supported?
    Unfortunately products bought through the Predatron store doesn’t at present support Smart Content within DAZ Studio. This is a decision based on a few factors for instance it is understood that sometimes users prefers to sort content into their own Runtime structure. Also this is often a very labour intensive operation to first implement as you set up the Metadata, especially when there are many files involved, so it was decided that the time saved would be best spent building more content. There are instructions at DAZ3D on more information about setting this up manually if you click here.
  • Can I use any 3D models bought or downloaded from www.predatron.com in a computer game project?
    Yes you can but there are some stipulations as to use, please refer to the online EULA for more information.
  • What is the policy if I would like to return my purchase?
    There is a full 60 day return policy for any product purchased at www.predatron.com. Predatron reserves the right to enquire as to the nature of the return in the event that any product not meeting the required standards or is defective in any way can be at least remedied, but this does does mean that it affects your statutory rights.
  • Can I pay for products on the website with any other method apart from PayPal?
    At present we only accept payment through PayPal.
  • How will my personal information be used on the website?
    Once you have registered with the website any information collected will not be used for any other purpose other than for the collection of payment. Your information is safely stored and will not be passed onto any third party. By request your information can be deleted at anytime if you so wish. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
  • Is Predatron available for any custom client work?
    This is not a no, but depending on the project and time frame then all it takes is to get in touch.
  • Has Predatron got a physical shop or office to visit?
    No, all business is conducted online