This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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The Star 10 should have a switch setting which will allow it to emulate an Epson MX/FX 80/100. Just flip that switch and use the standard Epson Driver. I should know, I'm running the same thing. Ray Fantasia, MiCAD Systems, Inc.
You will no doubt get a thousands answers to this (cause it's fun and fairly easy) but this is how I solved your problem. Note: You had half the battle finished. ;random.lsp (defun get_random ( / ctime hour min sec) (setq ctime (getvar "cdate") hour (* 100 (- ctime (fix…
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Message #22308
Oops ! I left msg #22266 about a AutoLISP problem in the General area 0 instead of the AutoLISP area…Can you move it Jamie, or should I send it again? Jamie, I also wanted to ask if you have any information on a company called "Porak Computer Services" located in…
Robert; I got a listing of the .DXF file format by calling the AutoSketch hot- line number. (Hope this doesn't get anyone at AutoDesk in trouble). It's about 16 pages, and even includes some BASIC routines as an example of how to access the .DXF file. –Tim
I don't know of any PD software to do graphs, but remember: any PD graphics program you find will probably work on the Roland 980 if you set the plotter to HP emulation. If you can't find PD software perhaps something like PFSGRAPH would work? Or maybe Super Calc 4…
#GRAPHS ?
Message #22293
I own a Roland 980 Plotter. I use it with an Electronic Design package. I now am on the lookout for software to allow me to create simple GRAPHS. if the program is in BASIC even better. All I want to do is set X and Y and enter (or…
I think we will have to have a "Membership drive". I'll let you know soon. Jamie
Currently versions of PKXARC are in DL 5, 9 and 10. Look for a file call PKX34a.com or PKX35a.com. Just type DL 9 then BRO PK*.* that will bring the most recent version up for downloading. Jamie
Jim, there are many "new" OSs (OSs?) being reviewed. OS/2 is a contender. But DOS is still the main OS for Release 10. The "next" OS has not been established, I wager we'll know more in the year to come. What ever OS we choose will be made very visible…
Yes, it is in the ACAD manual. However there are many who want to use DXF files for other systems and programs and they don't have ACAD. And Autosketch customers don't (as yet) get that information with their software. It is a request we get from time to time. There…
ADI
Message #22282
THANKS FOR THE INFO ON ADIDOC. RICK
Robert- Have you looked in the AutoCAD manuals? The .DXF format is documented there! (Or it was… Is it the new manuals Jamie?) >>> John
#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
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…
#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
#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…
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
No problem Don. I kind of figured you thought it was in the dealer section. Jamie
#DXF file format
Message #22248
Is the .DXF file format specification public domain ? Is there any information in the libraries ? Thank you.
Dealer Support Vs Prices
Message #22236
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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 .
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…
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
Expo 88! (Part 2)
Message #22210
(and now, the rest of the story) In addition to Autodesk, there will be over 90 independent exhibitors. The extensive line-up of exhibitors is representative of the abundance of third-party applications software and hardware devices developed specifically to complement AutoCAD and other Autodesk products. The vertical applications that these specialized…
Expo 88!
Message #22209
AUTOCAD EXPO '88 PRE-REGISTRATION SOARS SAUSALITO, California, April 22, 1988 – Autodesk announced today that pre-registration figures for AutoCAD Expo '88, held in conjunction with A/E/C SYSTEMS '88, are running far ahead of those for last year's show, which drew a record attendance. According to A/E/C SYSTEMS, over 25,000 visitors…
If rumors were apples, I'd be an in-cider! The rumor mill is churning, no thanks to Mac Leak. This is indeed the place to find out what is official. The official word is, we currently do not have AutoCAD available for the Apple. We are looking at the Mac ][…
It has been a wish list item . I think I will make a valiant attempt to place the CO in DL9. They have to be edited as sometimes private messages get mixed in. Jamie
You have it now. I must have missed the request before, sorry. Jamie
Well the word is that you can get it to work in "exclusive" mode. I am not sure if this is suitable to your installation, but at least it seems it can be done. It is not a "supported" environment but if you run into problems I will see if…
I think it makes sense. Have you tried the .SHX de-compressor? It is quite remarkable tool. Having it also allows you blow away the .SHP files from your disk. When ever you need the source, you can re-create it. Jamie
BBS
Message #22186
Don, . How is it, buddy? I've been seeing alot about BBS's lately that reminded me about your's. Any luck yet? . I can get you a good deal on a new drive. . Reason I ask, is you've got a program or two I'd like to download. . Let…
Dale: We used a R9 to version 2.6 conversion program as an example in the book Customizing AutoCAD. The optional 2-disk set includes it in a slow AutoLISP version, but for $2 (cheap!) owners of the book can get the Bonus Disk which includes a compiled C version that is…
Dealer Support Vs Prices
Message #22170
Here's an item for general discussion, which I would like to hear the end-user's point of view. Many user groups have placed complaints to vendors concerning the lack of dealer support & dealer training, while the users themselves are demanding steeply discounted prices and/or are making pirated copies under the…
ACAD.MNU
Message #22168
Jamie – As you might know, I have written some shareware utilities for AutoCAD. The biggest problem users have is installation. I have seen some commercial packages that modify ACAD.MNU by adding their own routines. Obviously, they distribute the modified ACAD.MNU (and maybe even ACAD.LSP). I was wondering what is…
Rudy – The "$S=X" switches to a blank submenu named "X" to clear out all item labels before switching to another submenu. The "s" can be either upper or lower case. The numbers you see after some submenu labels indicate the starting box number for that submenu's labels, so you…
B.S.A. BBS
Message #22162
Hi, Y'all. Just wanted you to know that the Boston Society of Architects is sponsoring The Architectural Information Exchange, an Electronic Bulletin Board set up specifically for Architects and Designers. It is located in the Greater Boston area. The number is (617) 666-0973. Supports 300 & 1200 Baud, N,8,1. There…
#custom menus
Message #22161
In the following menu lines: ***POP3 [Edit] [Erase]*^C^Cerase si auto [Move]*^C^C$S=X $s=move move si auto . What does the $S=x do? . Does the $s in "$s=move" have to be in lower case and why? . I have noticed that some submenus have numbers following the submenu name. For example:…
ADI Printer Drivers
Message #22160
I'm having a problem uploading files to the ADI/Utilities directory. The system send that any more uploads would exceed the file quota. I'm planning to upload a complete set of printer drivers for NEC and Epson 24-pin printers. The drivers support full width of each printer, variable resolution to 360…
Richard: .. Somehow your message got chopped off. You were asking about AutoCAD and the higher end Apples. Keep tuned. I hear from the grapevine that an announcement may be made at AEC Expo in early May. ..
#AUTOCAD ON APPLE?
Message #22149
IS THE STORY I HAVE HEARD THAT AUTOCAD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH-GRADE APPLES T
Conference Logs
Message #22145
Hi, I was just wondering if you are posting the conference transcripts anywhere on the SIG??? If you posted them all it would probably take a new data library, but what if we could just see the (unedited) log of the last week's conference in DL9? It would sure save…
access
Message #22143
Just in case you didnt get my meeeage , I am Robert W. Fisher President Fisher Design Company 318 Land grant Richmond, Texas 77469 ACAD Dev. no. 53 please allow me access to dl 13 + Thanks Alot, Bro
I put "MODE CO80" in my batch file that calls ACAD and the problem went away. thanks Jamie. Also, I asked you about Windows '386 on the conference Wed. (a power outage knocked me off early). I checked my installation on Thu. and found that in my haste I had…
Thanks for your suggestions, Don. That certainly is a better value. .. Lansing.
I think that's a perfectly reasonable approach. Thanks! .. ..
Font source code for the Hershey fonts? .. They aren't on my Bonus disk. Tell me if the are on yours. .. Thanks, .. .. Lansing
#22112-
AEC Dealer Upgrade
Message #22136
I will see that she gets it. Jamie
Joe, They are in a the utilities directory on the PICS forum. I think the file is arced in another file called EGAGIF.arc. What you do is Browse /keyword EGA and that will bring you all the EGA files. I think it is shareware. Jamie
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