json parser (1,1): syntax error - expected '{' or '['

[Jack]

Hi,

Im getting these errors just before DAZ3D and windows crashes.
Has anyone had this error before and what it could be? ive searched google and cant find the answer.
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[3dnoob]

It's a syntax error in some .duf/ .dsf file. The error log should mention which file is causing the issue. Could be due to something you recently installed or a corrupted file.

It could just be a missing bracket somewhere you can manually fix with a text editor or you might need to replace the file of it's corrupted.

[Jack]

Is it just before the error shows?

[Jack]

so like
2025-01-14 16:11:11.662 [INFO] :: Loading Layout: C:/Users/user/AppData/Roaming/DAZ 3D/Studio4/layout.dsx
2025-01-14 16:11:15.285 [INFO] :: Json Parser (1,1): Syntax error - expected '{' or '['

[3dnoob]

I don't think it's the .dsx file causing the error. Are there any file paths after that line with a .duf/.dsf extension?

[Jack]

it ends on the Json Parser error

[3dnoob]

Is Daz automatically loading a scene at startup? The one you set from Edit > Preferences > Startup > On "Launch"?

[Jack]

no, just a blank scene then i pick or create one then when i click render it renders for abit then black screen and my graphics card goes into supermode and i have to restart my pc.
i had it before and it was a plugin problem and it worked for abit after turning it off then it started happening again

[3dnoob]

What plugin are you talking about? If the issue remains even after disabling the plugin then it's certainly not the culprit. Black screen could also be due to a GPU/ driver issue, or there might be an issue with your Daz installation.

That's all I can guess. Someone more knowledgeable might be able to help you out with this.

🙂

[yngvarr]

Try to delete layout.dsx. DAZ will create it anew at startup.

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