New StudioCat: Questions regarding new install

So I "get" that Splat must be installed before CbB; that goes without saying.
Now my questions:
Do I need DimPro, Rapture, Rapture Session?
Rapture Pro covers all that, does it not?
 
Is there a way to install the "Artist Collection" and NOT install Session Drummer?
 
Oh, and just a "heads up" for everyone facing a new install.
Check "Verbose" in the Command Center, this will let you control install paths.
Also, be sure to set you "content" path and "download" path.
If you want your C drive to be "lean and mean", keep all that off the C drive.
 
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DeeringAmps
So I "get" that Splat must be installed before CbB; that goes without saying.
Now my questions:
Do I need DimPro, Rapture, Rapture Session?
Rapture Pro covers all that, does it not?
Is there a way to install the "Artist Collection" and NOT install Session Drummer?

DP and Rapture are mostly covered by Rapture Pro especially if you are not concerned about opening projects that contain the older synths. However, projects made with legacy synths will require the legacy synths to open properly.
 
Skip Rapture Session if Rapture Pro is going to be installed. Again, if Rapture Session was used on a previous project, it may be handy to have. If both are installed, they use the same sample folder so very little additional space is needed for both plug-ins.
 
To avoid Session Drummer skip the Artist Collection and use and advanced install of an older version of SONAR to get the other plug-ins. Platinum has no way to select individual plug-ins from the installers.

Most everything that has some kind of activation/authorization requires installation. Copying data does not work because it skips the copy protection process. Because of this, I am pretty sure copying Toontrack stuff won't work.
 
Also some manufacturers track installs. In those cases, it may be necessary to deactivate older installs.