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Mciaap.drv
Message #97653
I have been having a lot of trouble playing .FLC files in Windows using Microsoft Visual Basic (TM), specifically the MCI control. I have the most recent version of the file MCIAAP.DRV. Even though I specify the handle to the window in which I want them to play, the .FLC…
I'd also like the docs. What's the number for Germany? David.
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Help me animate
Message #97614
There are no books I can suggest for Animator 1.0 other than the docs. You might still be able to find a few old copies of Using Animator, Inside Autodesk Animator, The Best Book of Autodesk Animator though. Good luck! Nik
"recommend a good book" The best (most available) is the documentation with AA. Did you get the documentation with your "comp" copy? There were a few books, Inside Autodesk Animator, Using Animator, The Best Book of Autodesk Animator, which are out of print but might be available in bookstores still.…
I have located the problem – screen drivers for different resolutions in ANI. Still not sure why the original crash occured, but after playing with the screen drivers am now up an running again.
"docs on the AAPLAY.DLL" Call 800/879-4233 for the docs. They're around $30. Nik
"code a change in screen resolutions into an Aniplay script file" I do not know of a way to create a script file which can change resolutions the way you ask. You may have to decide on a master size, then convert all your animations to that size. So, if…
"I like to know how to add sound and interactivity to .flc file" Hi Mei-Tien, Autodesk tools are a bit different than what you're looking for: we emphasize the animation and not the sound. Our only sound device is our Windows Player (you can download it here if you don't…
Smart video recorder ? is this a product to record .flc files to tape ? I'm looking for one that is around the $500 range ok, thanks! Mark
Thanks for the info. doug
FLI reader in ASM/C/C++
Message #97534
Nik, I am a beginner on multimedia. I like to know how to add sound and interactivity to .flc files made with Animator Pro or Playmation. Any good tool that you would recommend, or I better learn aaplay.dll( MCI command compatible? ) and add code to control everything myself. Any…
help
Message #97533
Hi,I hope you can help me. I recently got a copy of autodesk animator version 1.02 free with a comp. mag. and I think it is a brilliant program, however I am having trouble sussing out all the different functions of it. Is there anywhere I can get some help…
Animation
Message #97529
Can someone help me in the animation area? I use Corel 3.0 and it has I think some capability for animation playing. If someone can guide me where to go to start obtaining info and the basics to play animation in Corel 3.0. Are the type of format (Corel 3.0)…
Docs for AAPLAY.DLL
Message #97488
Does anyone know where I can get the docs on the AAPLAY.DLL from autodesk? I am in need of these for a book I am working on. Any help or a copy of the docs or where to get them quickly would be of great help. Thans.
Ani Pro trouble
Message #97478
Hi… Was using Animator Pro V1.3, attempting to duplicate cells onto about 60 screens when a crash occurred. Unable to restart ANI. I re-installed the program from scratch, but still unable to restart. The same error message comes up: ABNORMAL PROGRAM TERMINATION: DEVICE NOT AVAILABLE CS:EIP = 000CH:00061586H I find…
Chuck, You're talking to yourself. Kidding aside, have you tried batch processing your pics with Image Alchemy to give them a common palette? Dick Brandt
Help! Aniplay
Message #97471
Hello… I own and use both AA and Ani Pro, but have limited time on them and almost no experience with Animator Pro (V1.3) Player (Aniplay). I would like to use it to prepare for an upcoming presentation if I can create a fairly simple presenatation without too much trouble.…
Thanks Nik.
Hey, Tim. Thanks. I just ordered it bundled with Smart Video Recorder. Appreciate the help. Jeff
Hi Cyrus!
Message #97424
I don't remember writing you a message! If I did, I can't remember what it was about!~ regards, maura
Mark, Could you tell me a bit more about this problem, I don't think I understand. If they get "unable to initialize svga mode", how can they see the 640×480 flc ? With another player that doesn't require VESA? –dkm
#Palette Operations Qry
Message #97347
One way I like to use Animator is as a paint program that can manipulate many images at the same time. Here's a palette operation I'd like to do. Can you give me some help on how to do it? Or, add it to the wish list. I start with…
Keith, I'd be happy to write a little snippet of code to demonstrate a call to the .DLL. What language are you using? VISUAL BASIC? Visual C++? C? etc. -Brian
BUILDSV GLITCH
Message #97328
Hi David, There seems to be another little glitch with BUILDSV, a few of my friends, have had the message "unable to initilize svga mode", EVENTHOUGH, they can see the 640×480 .flc files. Should this be happening ? ok, just to let you know David. Bye for now, Mark Schneider.…
>>code stuff I'll get Brian Rudolph to look at it. I don't see what you're doing wrong, but I am not familiar enough with the programming environment to be sure. Nik
Nick, I am pretty sure that this has nothing to do with palette problems as I know only too well what they look like. An example – the following code opens two files (which are actually the same file with two names so there should be NO possibility of palette…
I'm going to upload Dino.SMK and Shark1.SMK from the 3D Studio CD-ROM. I also have a rendered version the Chapel model that I'll upload. The player autodetects 26 different chipsets, in addition to its standard VESA support. Smacker has a fair number of options for smart playback, but this may…
I uploaded the player yesterday. I'll upload several samples today. I don't know how long it takes for the files to become available, however. ->Jeff
Brian, Thanks for all you have answered so far. If it would not be too much to ask, can you give an example of what it would take to load (prepped for fullscreen) and play back an animation using the .DLL? Thanks, -KT
When you upload your demo player – you could also include a flic that is included with either AAPro or has been rendered with 3DS as a sample. That way folks can get a chance to compare the flic compression and playback on their own. Certainly, in Product Support here,…
>>font upgrade Jeff, We currently do not have a procedure for the upgrade to 1.3a for your font problems. After Paul Lind's email on the subject, I asked to have the bug fix upgrade (currently, this exists for some specific memory compatibility problems) increased to include the fonts. It looks…
I believe Video for Windows does this too. Nik
This sounds great! When are you going to upload some demos and a player program? – G
geez, that was fast, anyway, I'm sure you'll make a million on this product! with disk space at a premium! Mark
Nope, sorry, no shareware. The real-time back utility and a couple of sample flics should be up soon. Thanks, ->Jeff
Hi! Is there a test, or shareware version of this ? sounds very intersting, sorry guys, I'm on welfare, no money for the real version. hahaha! yeah, right! ok, well, let us know! it is recession time!
Adobe Premiere Tim Hitchings – 73637,66 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.1
#Smacker FLIC Compressor
Message #97126
The Smacker flic compressor is now shipping!! I'm letting everyone hear know first, because many of your comments helped decide the features that made it! Here is the standard Smacker info, and I'd be happy to answer any specific questions: The Smacker Video And Animation Compressor is now available! Smacker…
ANI 1.3A
Message #97119
Hello I am very dissatisfied (as are my clients) with the fonts in Animator PRO. I am a registered user and would like to request shipment of the 1.3A upgrade. SHIP TO: Jeff Blackwell Envision, Inc. 405 N. Calhoun Rd. Suite 105 Brookfield, WI 53005 phone: (414) 789-8485 FAX (414)…
FLIC to AVI
Message #97117
Hello – I'm interested in converting ANI flc's into Microsoft AVI files for playback under Windows. I would also like to add a sound track. Does anyone know of an application available that will accomplish this? Thanks
Thanks, Nik. I appreciate your efforts! Mike
Does this help? ——————————– 1. Players (AAPLAY. EXE, ANIPLAY.EXE, AAWIN.EXE, AAPLAYHI.EXE) and Associated Support Files. a. Players may be freely distributed for the purpose of allowing end users of animations to play back the animations when they are not in commercial products for sale. These Players have a copyright notice…
"Autodesk Animator. It will tell me that it is an "unknown GIF revision"." George, The Animator Program will read (and write) 320×200 GIF files of the 87a GIF standard. You will have to run the CONVERT.EXE file in the AA directory for those it can't read. When the CONVERT fails,…
Ian, "the screen flashes to white" I have seen this flash when the palette for the second flic is different than the first's. What could be happening is that the 2nd palette loads before the 2nd flic's image, and you get to see the transition while the wrong image is…
Mike, There's not much to it. However, I have some specific information at work I'll forward to you today. Basically, you don't need to credit Autodesk unless there's money involved. Let me check into this for you. Nik
#FLC files & MCI
Message #97052
I am experiencing difficulties when playing more than one FLC file as a sequence under Windows MCI. At the cut point between the files there is a disturbing gap after the first file ends and before the second begins where the screen flashes to white. The only way of overcoming…
Ken, Reseller info has been on hold, but I'll see if I can't get soem info out to you to at least outline what we have. Paul
Paul: Could you send us info on your fonts for AAP 1.3a and 3DS? We're an AD reseller and have customers asking about fonts; it would be good to send them your way. THANKS Ken Sander AMISYS 6765 Westminster Bl., C444 Westminster, CA 92683
Stephen, Try McLain Imaging @ 408/252-6266. Maybe he can do it. There used to be someone in the Los Angeles area that recorded to 16mm, but I couldn't come up with the # last time you asked. Generally, folks will prefer to go out to TGA or .GIF, although I…
How to record to film?
Message #96944
Does anyone know of a service that has a film recorder to record a FLC onto movie film???
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