This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Ummm.. You might want to check with Scottv at Generic on that. GCADD 3D uses 3D faces, which is not supported in DXF if they have more than 4 sides. Polygons with more than 4 vertices are translated into polylines by G3D on DXF output. If someone is getting a…
#3798-
#POCO Stuff
Message #3865
He is one in the same and he is pretty clever at this sort of stuff. The Program Concept was too bad either, Tim and I came up with that. I'll email you some more info. I'll pass on your comments to John Mc as well, Thanks Nick
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#Vision VGA HC
Message #3864
I haven't heard them! I have sold 2 this week. We really like the board…
#VESA Blues / Help
Message #3863
I would appreciate some advice about whether or not ANI-PRO is an appropriate product for what I have in mind. I originally purchased Animator but found that the limitation of 320×200 did not allow me to do what I needed. Recently I upgraded to ANI-PRO but am sure having some…
#3848-
#Play 1.00
Message #3862
Sure! Everything Gary says is true…. We script our games using Play, it is possible to fix the background and overlay a .cel or .flc on top of that fixed background, it is also possible to fix a mask to the background, so that an animation can pass in front…
ANIMATOR LOCKUP
Message #3861
Thanks all, I figured it out. I had the After Dark screen blanker running in DOS mode. After 5 minutes, up came my exception error #9. I took it off and all works well. TOM
#3824-
#Generic 3D -> 3DStudio
Message #3852
Steve, we've been working with plenty of Generic 3DD and CAD users who've had no problem getting their data over via DXF3DS, so there must be something unique to Datacad there. There are more options for datatypes than just polygons with the Generic stuff, so that must be it. (In…
can you tell me what your setup was on the system that you tested it with. ie your memory manager settings. and anything else that you were using. thanks …. sherwood
#3826-
#Key Frame Map
Message #3850
Tad, I think your engineer is referring to a "key map"… not a key frame map. He's probably talking about an image for him to run through the key channel of his switcher to use as a matte. There are plenty of ways to do this, but without knowing exactly…
#3839-
#aap
Message #3849
Sherwood, we've run AAP with 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48 Mb configurations. I can guarantee you that it works with 32 Mb. – G
Ray – but you run the risk of other forum members viewing your ad as an irritant. People may well remember your name, but not in the way you'd like them to ! Dave
Jose, Animator or the new high-res Animator Pro are certainly useful tools for titling effects. I'd skip the U.S. Video card and go for the Willow. Preference around your price range would likely be the Everex Vision VGA if you can manage that. Higher up, there's the Truevision VideoVGA, which…
#895-
Generic CAD to Animator
Message #937
Well, Animator or Animator Pro? From CADD 5.0.5 we offer the ability to save in PCX format. And Animator has ways of reading PCX files. From 3D you would have to save in GX2 format and use a utility program (which we could probably send him) that came with out…
Siggraph
Message #936
John, I stopped by your booth a couple of times, but missed meeting you in person. I did, however, run into John Halloran (formerly of New Image) our first Targa customer. A good match, I think. Note: Peter Feit & I put in a request for models in both .3DS…
Benjamin, Make sure all your environmental variables are set. Renderman is looking for its message files in a sub-directory of SHADE2, and otherwise defaults to the directory shown. I believe you were optionally able to create a batch file with these parameters when loading the program. Check your Installation guide.…
#Video titling simple?
Message #934
I am considering the Animator for amateur video titling. Can somebody give me a feeling on whether the Animator would be a realistic choice for somebody like me? I am no artist, and I would be using a lot of clip art or ready-made animations (supposing they exist), with my…
PanaRender
Message #933
Brad, What's the current release # of Panarender VGA. My dealer copy is 1.10A – any enhancements beyond that? Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
CD-ROM, PC Graphics
Message #932
I'd like to thank the following for their pledge of files for the "Collection of PC Graphics" CD-ROM. Martin G Foster 70303,456 Steve Glauberman 71026,1347 Albert Nurick 76666,2762 Marc Reinig 72410,77 Bill Pulver 70405,1152 Joseph Fresco 70431,3134 Jim Burton 73210,3557 Eli Boyajian 75410,751 Apparently my father has changed his post…
CD-ROM, PC Graphics
Message #931
I'd like to thank the following for their pledge of files for the "Collection of PC Graphics" CD-ROM. Martin G Foster 70303,456 Steve Glauberman 71026,1347 Albert Nurick 76666,2762 Marc Reinig 72410,77 Bill Pulver 70405,1152 Joseph Fresco 70431,3134 Jim Burton 73210,3557 Eli Boyajian 75410,751 Apparently my father has changed his post…
Maybe I was a little bit hot-headed. The reason that I wrote in the tone I did was based on my interpretation of your message. My recollection is that you accused me of trying to create a situation were I could claim other people's work as my own. I don't…
#Renderman installation
Message #929
I just installed AutoShade 2.0 w/Renderman. AutoShade works well. All went well until…page 119 of the tutorial. When the Process Info Box came up, it showed: "S01001 No Message: can't open message file: /rman/messages\s.msg" and was followed by a similar message for the codes R10007,S01001 (this one was repeated 6…
Robert, Yeah, I've seen some folks get RAM up and running, but they usually have less funny stuff in their machine. Now, where do I put this 1024-32 board? Sorry I didn't get an intro to you at Siggraph. Were you present at the Tuesday evening 3D Studio get-together or…
#891-
WP's RP Crashes Ani-PRO
Message #927
Lee, Sorry to hear you had problems with your support call. Of course, your dealer should have had his dealer # ready anyway, as it is always required. It is an indication that either: 1) He is not keeping up on Autodesk policy; or 2) provides such good support that…
#883-
play .fli in 512×480 res
Message #926
Graeme, Hi, nice to have met you @ Siggraph. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
#881-
SoftwareFrameControl
Message #925
Ken, I presume you're speaking of SoftVTR (List: $995). It seems adequate to control decks for output only. Their software does not allow capture from tape (triggering a Targa, for instance), nor are they likely to have an ADI version to 3D Studio 2.0. They are capable of batch processing…
#886-
Mee Too!
Message #924
Gary: Glad to see you made it home safely. I bumped into Bob Bennett and Grant Blaha at the airport. Seems they had some problems getting home. Last time I saw Grant he was still waiting for a flight. See you again next week. David PS. I'm watching for that…
#599-
#}i]j/itHIS DOG AGAIN
Message #923
My windows will not run without the QEMM ram option BTW. Just be careful with your excludes.
#498-
Opacity map problem
Message #922
Autodesk's wasting of my time. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! Thats what it refers to. BTW, After Siggraph I was consulting in mexico and before I was in Cincy. I just got back and the update is here. YAAAAAA!
#864-
#Consultant Available (2)
Message #921
Thanks Kevin, but as you can see, when I refresh it more people see it and remember my name. (at least I hope it works that way) Ray Fantasia / Fantasia Consulting
Gary: We're about 90 miles north of downtown Seattle. It's an easy drive up I-5 and we're 1.5 miles off the interstate. There's plenty of room here if you make it and you're always welcome. Just let us know when. David
#851-
Cadalyst
Message #919
Gerald: You're welcome. We try. David
I'd like to send you some of my stuff. Probably can do within a week then it's up to the postman! Will that be sufficient time? I didn't read of a timeline.
#898-
GIF on an Object
Message #917
Well, it can't ne 2-D. You have to give it some small thickness. Just make a quad in the shaper, loft it a couple 'o ticks and then apply mapping coordinates..
#885-
Hercules Super 3D
Message #916
Any chance of an interface between 3DS and RenderStar/2? Now that the 3DS format is going to be released, it would be nice to have an option for rendering engines…
Think for a moment about the insecurity of someone who goes on-line publicly, insults someone, calls them names and calls them insecure. Insecurity has nothing to do with it Phil. I just don't need you doing my promotion for me, that's all. If Glauberman and Rae need the extra press,…
#886-
Mee Too!
Message #914
Yea, (glad to be home) so get back to work on all those features you were begged for at the party! (grin).
#900-
hardware
Message #913
Ditto. On the Pro Audio Spectrum that is…
#891-
WP's RP Crashes Ani-PRO
Message #912
Actually Lee, I suggest you call a different dealer. AutoDesk's policies are sound, but they must depend on their dealers. There are several that are active in this forum. Kevin Krell, for one, is always helpful and extremely knowledgable. I don't know what the problems with boundaries are for selling,…
Peter, you've got to type the resolution and aspect ratio in the Render/Setup/Configure dialog, in _addition_ to selecting the NULL device. Imagee compression should be ON. This is all covered in the docs. – G
#897-
Dimensions of Animation
Message #910
Stephen, Although AAP is technically a 2-1/2 D program, most people get really confused when they hear that term. This is why 2D was used… to differentiate it from 3D Studio, primarily without confusing anyone. – G
#891-
WP's RP Crashes Ani-PRO
Message #909
Lee, I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations… that's one of the main reasons why I'm here every day. I know that Adesk is in the process of reviewing their support policies, and hopefully things will get better in the future. I'll pass your note along and maybe it'll help…
#898-
GIF on an Object
Message #908
You can apply a texture mapped material to either a 2D shape imported from the 2D Shaper, or to a cube that has been scaled down to a wafer. All this is covered in the documentation. I recommend reading Tutorial #11: Mapping. Also, look in the Reference Manual at Surface/Mapping…
SDK (EPI)
Message #907
To all I have recently re-read my SDK (rel 1.0.04) manual How do I get hold of EPI Stuart Nathan
#3DSTUDIO-Targa
Message #906
Peter Nowell 70534,1374 August 5, 1991 Dear Autodesk Sysop: I have 3D Studio and have a question regarding Targa files. A friend wants me to render a 24-bit Targa file from a picture I have created in 3D Studio. I do not have Targa hardware so I must produce it…
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#Mee Too!
Message #905
Hate to miss the shindig. I might get to Seattle in October. How far a drive is Bellingham?
Panasonc AG-7350
Message #904
Does anyone know what the capabilities of the AG-7350 will be when the serial port is available for it and what the pricing for that option might be? Can you send commands to the deck without a controller card? Thanks, Gary
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#Free CD-ROMs please help
Message #903
So what makes a talented, good looking and successful guy like you so insecure? Your work is as good as it gets around here but I have absolutely no desire or need to use you to promote me. Doug, when you turn on your PC in the morning the floppy…
3D Studio and Amiga/Mac
Message #894
Is there anyone out there using 3D Studio in tandem with Amiga computers, running software such as LightWave, Imagine or Sculpt? Thank you for visiting Autodesk Software Forum
Jeff, the new CEL format is basically the same as the FLC format. This is due to the new ANIM CEL feature that allows painting of an animated cel in real-time. Please talk to John Sergneri about getting a document describing the internals.
Move the objects in from off-camera as fast as you want, such as 1 frame (set continuity, bias, tension, etc. so there is no anticipatory motion). You could also scale up from a speck in the same time period, or use opacity maps (complete transparency to full opaque). I suggest…
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