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Shell & ACADFREERAM
Message #22271
Jamie, Also, I found that reducing Freeram from 24 to 16 on our system gave me about 256k+- maximum available with the shell, had to reduce my PGP file for ATO access to 256k……..
#Member Directory
Message #22270
Jamie, Is the member directory in need of our help in re-listing ourselves or will it be recovered from BCO (before the change over)…..
WORK WORK WORK
Message #22269
PAYLESS SHOESOURCE IS IN NEED OF LOCATING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CALIFORNIA. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS WORK. /EXIT
#various
Message #22268
S/B-Any insights on a "Internal Error: HMATH 1 0.000000E+5110ED7:"on a Wyse 386 w/ an Intel above bd?? And I've gotten "invalid Q/S format" again on ATO w/ a corresponding "error #5 at line 10020; stop in line 20001 of module ac308 at address 2E99:2186" when I try to run ACLS;…
Kelvinator
Message #22267
Jamie, . I got the Kelvinator from the Special 'D' DL. Thanks for all your help. I too would like to know about the goings on of the Expo '88 since I won't be able to make either. Keep us posted !!! . ================ ==>> Big D in Big D
#Random #
Message #22266
Hello everyone! Maybe somebody can give me some help. I'm trying to generate a random integer between 1 and 64 for a calling program. I can get the random number from the system clock, but I don't know how to set the limits of 1 to 64. Here is a…
#tech help
Message #22265
Steve-Did you ever get the DXF file that you wanted from Cris at Intel?? Did you or Brad Z. explore my bug report (?) about the "quit" on the tablet menu requiring a redundant pick of "quit" again on the screen menu to get out of the dwg.?? Thanks Randy@avcom
#pkxarc
Message #22264
jamie, Where can I find a copy of pkxarc? I have seen a message with the information I want but can't find the message again. Brian
#22201-#LAYERS & MEMORY
Message #22263
Jamie, In speaking to the Verticom tech I was told to use ACADFREERAM at 12, and to make my LISPSTACK >20000 in an attempt to solve some problems I have been experiencing with the Twin Focus setup……..so I noticed that my shells to PCTOOLS did'nt have enough memory released to…
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#22237-MS-DOS
Message #22262
Brad: Here, Here! It seems like half of the prospects we deal with already have some form of AutoCAD. Most of the time the version is out of date by six months, they have no config.sys file, and all of their files are in the root directory! One company contacted…
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#.DXF -> .SKD (?)
Message #22261
Is there any way to use AutoSketch to work on files originally generated in AutoCAD? (It sure seems like that "oughta be" possible!)
#ACAD release 10
Message #22260
Hi Jamie, I heard a rumor that after release10, ACAD will be running on a new O.S. If this is the case, what O.S. are we looking at. I am guessing that the logical way to go is OS2, and probably most users are inclined to think this way, but…
#22235-MS-DOS
Message #22259
Don – The '386 does have its good points! Even with today's version of AutoCAD (and other software) designed for the 8088, 8086, or 80287, the '386 really flings those bits around. One thing to keep in mind is that both the '286 and the '386 support extended memory, which…
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#22249-IGES TO UGII
Message #22256
Great! Thanks for the file. I will review it today. Jamie
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#22248-DXF file format
Message #22255
Not yet. I would like to offer it on the forum. I have a few such requests pending approval. CompuServe wish list item, I guess. Jamie
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#22246-Cyco Automation
Message #22254
There is space in DL9 now. You should have no problem uploading your demo. As a person who has seen the working version, I look forward to having the demo version on the forum. Vince "The Flying Dutchman" should be here this week! If there are any messages, I'll pass…
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#22243-AUI Feasibility
Message #22253
Jeff, Yes it is possible that many have purchased boards that will never be able to use the AUI effectively. I have seen some attempts (by boards that will remain nameless) that I would never use the ADI/AUI due to the slow speed. Now they do offer higher res and…
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#22234-Dealer Support Vs Prices
Message #22252
No problem Don. I kind of figured you thought it was in the dealer section. Jamie
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#22176-AutoLisp
Message #22251
Michael, the commands to open the birdview can be included in ACAD.LSP, along with the Artist LISP routines. Are you using AEC? (That would change things.) Also, a script file could be constructed to do what you want. Experiment! =SM=
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#IGES TO UGII
Message #22249
Jamie, . It took a while but I have just uploaded a listing of IGES types supported by McDonnell Douglas Unigraphics II, complete with notes, to DL9. From my own experience, I know solids are not supported so change those arrow heads to lines. . Regards, Ray Brandes — Brandes…
#DXF file format
Message #22248
Is the .DXF file format specification public domain ? Is there any information in the libraries ? Thank you.
#22218-Accessing ACAD ".DWG" Fi
Message #22247
Brad, Bingo!, that's what I am after. If you could give me more info on this I would appreciate it. Once, I wrote a program that did a "dir > " then processes the filenames and had DBase read in the names to a datafield. Again, all of the other…
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#22244-#Cyco Automation
Message #22246
This is Cyco automation, This is Bart Mellink from the home office in the Netherlands. Vincent is running around in the states somewhere. As far as I know he is in Chicago this week. This is also the CIS account you should use to get any messages to Vincent, I…
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recover corrupt dwg file
Message #22245
We are developing a package called: AutoSave. The aim of the product is to get as much as possible from corrupt .DWG files (files with EREAD errors etc.) and convert them into .DXF files. Right now, we are Beta testing the product and like to have a lot of example…
#Cyco Automation
Message #22244
Hello all, Has anyone heard any word on Automanager from Cyco Automation? I am unable to track Mr. Vincent Everts through CIS, and I am keenly interested in this product. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeffrey
#AUI Feasibility
Message #22243
Jamie, I haven't heard the word feasibility associated with Rel. 9 drivers, I have, however, noticed the problems the board manufacturers are having in accomodating the AUI. Is it possible that there are some board manufacturers that are going to decide it isn't feasible to develop these drivers? Could we,…
#22228-Excitement!
Message #22242
Jamie- As I mentioned to Brad, I thought the messages might come from the home front but if we can get live reports, all the better! Just thought you might need something to do while the other folks were away! >>> John
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#22191-Excitement!
Message #22241
Alright Brad! Yeah! I guess I invsioned Jamie as holding down the fort and getting reports from the show and then passing them on. But… If you're gonna be there and modem equiped then Yeeee Haaaa! We'll get on the spot info! As far as what to look for, anything…
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#22214-Save/Restore DimVars
Message #22239
Dale — Look at the MODES function in the R-SURF.LSP file included with your AutoCAD release disks. It was designed to do exactly what you want. — Brad ..
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#22197-"shell" from autolisp
Message #22238
Bill — Use AutoLISP to build an AutoCAD script file. Unlike an AutoLISP program, a script file can be used to feed input to the AutoCAD File Utility Menu, which can be used to rename existing files. Look up the FILES command in the AutoCAD Reference Manual. I hope this…
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#22193-#MS-DOS
Message #22237
Don — Again, let me say that my figures of 15-30% for an 80386-80387 build of AutoCAD are incorrect. Duff's initial test results indicate a possible increase in the 10-15% range, which I don't think justifies a new build of AutoCAD specific to that chip combination. In any case, I…
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#22216-#MS-DOS
Message #22235
So then really Duff, you are saying that our super-duper '386 boxes are still not going to be much more than a fast XT as long as DOS prevails….. (and the AT buss, and ST506 hard drives, etc. etc…) … DARN! Well, we'll just sit back and wait for a…
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#Dealer Support Vs Prices
Message #22234
My God, Jamie – you are *RIGHT*; I distinctly put that message into section 15 (fifteen); I guess I *STILL* can't work ATO….. … My apologies, I did not intend it to go out past section 15. -ds .
#Msdos documents
Message #22233
Could you tell me what document and or word proceeing type software for MS-dos (ibm) type computers can accept *.dwg ,hp-gl files and or *.dxf files to be included in reports, even if a translator program is needed . I believe aldus Pagemaker,lotus Manuscript are two but can Wordperfect 5.0…
#22180-Software License
Message #22232
From – Sandra Boulton Autodesk Marketing Glad to hear that there's another good guy out there! My responsibilities here at Autodesk include investigating copyright infringement cases, so I think I can answer your questions. First, unauthorized duplication of Autodesk products for simultaneous use is in direct contravention of the Autodesk…
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#22164-#Excitement!
Message #22228
Like Bradly mentioned, I am not going. I have my reasons. The sun, the mountains, my wife and Sausalito! "Today at the show". You bet. Brad, Steve? (maybe even Duff?) Jamie
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#22159-BBS
Message #22226
The Phantom! (I kind of like that) I have been toying with the idea of getting a GIF scan of CompuServe Central on the Forum. Perhaps we'll get around to it sometime. I think I'll logon to your BBS and use that as a nom de plume! What no 2400?…
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#22157-Apple 410 Plotter
Message #22225
Nick, that question crops up from time to time, but there has yet to be an ADI show up. Sorry. Jamie
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#22154-#ACAD teacher ?
Message #22223
There are none in the public domain that I am aware of. Sorry. Jamie
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#22143-access
Message #22222
Robert, I just opened the package from you today! Thanks a million. Look for the space station in an up coming AutoFlix film! I also think your fly up to the piping structure was amazing! Can you create a fly around that when ARCed is small enough to be on…
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#22177-AEC NEW RELEASE
Message #22221
Gary, you need to either upgrade by mail through your previous dealer or better yet, find a dealer in your area that can/will support you (can't upgrade through Autodesk directly). For the names of some local dealers, call 800-445-5415. =SM=
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#22122-Autocad Demo copies
Message #22219
Blair, try calling our dealer referral number (800-445-5415) and ask specifically for a Sun or VAX dealer. They should be able to provide you with a demo version. =SM=
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#22185-#Accessing ACAD ".DWG" Fi
Message #22218
Jim — This sounds like a case where you might want to use an external database file that references AutoCAD DWG files. I seen threads here recently that talk about redefining the END and SAVE commands to ensure that a file is created and/or appended to that contains several text…
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#22175-Mystery variable
Message #22217
Michael — I might redefine the INSERT command, or use a new command similar to the one below: .. (defun C:INST () (command "insert" pause pause pause pause pause) (setq e (entlast)) ) .. or simply run this routine after a block INSERTion: .. (defun C:EL () (setq e (entlast))…
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#22195-#MS-DOS
Message #22216
Don – For certain programs, perhaps the claims you heard are accurate. For AutoCAD as a whole, however, such does not appear to be the case. AutoCAD is already using inline floating-point code. The benefits I see to making a 386/387-specific version would be a slight reduction in code size…
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#22175-Mystery variable
Message #22215
Michael – AutoCAD has a number of built-in "default variables" -such as the last hatch pattern and style, the last text rotation angle, the last system variable referenced by the SETVAR command, and the ending angle for the last line or arc drawn (for continuation) — that are not saved…
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#Save/Restore DimVars
Message #22214
Does anyone know of a slick way to store all (or part) of the Drawing Variables(Dim Vars in particular) within a LISP propram? During the course executing my LISP program, I am changing Drawing Variable, in particular, Dimension Variables, such as dimtah,dimtxt,dimtsz, etc. However, after completing the program I would…
#22173-CONVERT R9 to v2.62
Message #22213
Thanks for the information Rusty. If we find that there are a lot of drawings that require the conversion, we will buy the bonus disk and book. For the time being, DXFOUT and then DXFIN seem to be working fine. –Dale
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Automanager demo
Message #22212
Hello Jamie, This is Bart Mellink from Cyco automation in the netherlands. I would like to upload a new program we developed into DL 9. I tried but got an errormessage saying there are too many files allready in the area. The program is called AUTOMANAGER and has the following…
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