This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Bud Hopkins is the fameous UFO abduction researcher of Communion fame. He wrote a book on Lost Time, somthing related to alien abduction. Just thought I'd go out on a limb, I've seen so many strange postings across the forum here lately just figured it was my turn. -Lee
Call Kacy Johnson at Viewpoint 1-800-DATASET. They have a few.
Perhaps look into the PYTHON routine offered by Schreiber Inst.
Where are you located? Asoft night out sounds like trouble. The last time I tried that found Alan I., Wade S., Martin F., Tom R., Jeff R., Tim L., and many more howlin' at the moon but hey, COUNT ME IN. I haven't "lost time" since then. We could always…
Bob, For your information, Nick Lowe will be appearing at a small club called Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on January 25. For more info call 203-624-TOAD. Honest! Ticket prices are usually $8.50. BTW I happen to be a rockpile fan myself. -Lee
Jonas, Does this mean that when I am in true-color mode ( >256 ) that I can't see the swatch change color? Here we go again, several of my favorite IPAS routines require true-color. -Lee
Martin, I apologise, I was wrong about one thing. In the test where the object doesn't move, but morphs smaller the shadow does shrink appropriatly but the shadow still doesn't disappear as the material morphs to transparency. -Lee
No comment on morph materials that still cast shadows from ray-traced spots? Try this. 1. Create a sphere. 2. Create a copy of the sphere (I used Shift/Move) to use as a morph object in the exact same location. 3. Direct one ray-traced spot at the ball. 4. Throw in…
Object Dissolve Envelope
Message #145037
Martin, Pardon me for jumping in late on this one but I have been doing a little experimenting here with morph materials. I set up a very simple scene with a ball that morphs from basketball size to ping-pong ball size. It casts a shadow on the wall via a…
Just lurking around before the real fireworks begin . How's it going? Are you taking donations for the next 3-D Rom yet? How's the weather up there in cheese country? -Lee
Right now, everything I own is packed into boxes. As soon as I come across the box and manual for Font Monger I'll see if I can dig up any additional information for you. The only other thing I can tell you is that it was being sold through PC…
Jonas, I have been collecting MIDI tunes for a couple of years now. I will send you a complete list soon. -Lee
Mirage IPAS user
Message #135176
I believe David at Digimation is just finishing up a new HOW-TO VHS tape on Mirage. Perhaps this will help a little. Being a large tutorial fan I understand you dissapointment, as I was, with the Mirage manual. I am still doing some very intersting things with it though. Just…
#I've Arrived Alive !
Message #134989
Hi All, From a F-F-F-Fridgid Connecticut. Just wanted to give anyone who gives a hoot a holler to let `yall know I finally made it to Connecticut. Anyone up here in the area who is ready to start the new group "3D Artists & Animators of CT" can give me…
Mirage Bones Eyebrowse Power (which I am told will be broken up into several individual routines) Lenz Effects Magic Bubbles They also deal Razor, Penello, and all the Pyros IPAS disks. I hope this is helpful, I'm sure Jeff or David will jump in here as well. -Lee
You can count me in to contribute and register.
Thanx Jonas, I kept my eyes peeled for you at Autodesk U. Guess you didn't make it. Perhaps I'll see you again at Siggraph `95.
#3DE2
Message #132584
I have downloaded the file 3DE2.zip and the only file is 3DE.exe. When I run this it tells me that it can't find 3DE.mnu. What am I missing and where can I find it? -Lee
Jon, I tried to touch on this point, cost, in a previous message and some folks just don't get it. I'm really glad to hear someone else making similar comparisons. -Lee
Excellent observation John! Just got back from Autodesk U today, I went for Mon and Tues, and saw your response. This has been blown way out of proportion, not to mention the fact that it JUST WASN'T DONE IN TIME. Hope to see you at Sig next year. -Lee
PMFJI The only harmfull side affect of putting off your upgrade now is the increased learning curve later although if the new features are ones that you won't get much use out of then I'd have to agree, stick with what gets the job done for you. -Lee
Confusious say: "Better to be pissed off, than pissed on." Are we going to see you at Autodesk U?
As usual John, you've hit the nail right on the head. and hey, I apologized for getting bent out of shape, publically. -Lee
At this point I need to apologize for my statements reguarding this thread. I have been informed that this guy is suffering from chronic complainer syndrome. I didn't realize I was being baited into an argument I was destined to never win. Geez, I thought I had started out giving…
3D Studio Special Effect
Message #129711
Just received my copy of 3D Studio Special Effects only moments ago from Digimation. What an incredible piece of work! Congratulations and a pat on the back to all involved. I will enjoy this very much. Anyone who needs a copy NOW should contact Dave and Jeff at Digimation 800-854-4496.…
Thanx John, This was my point exactly. And all the rest of the extraneous grumbeling does no one any good. I'm just as disappointed as anyone about the fact that the patch modeler wasn't ready in time to meet the shipping date but it really just pisses me off when…
Hey look man, sooner or later you're gonna have to accept the fact that there are other people out there who have a better idea of what is best for you than you do. If Autodesk says that the product isn't ready then why can't you just accept that and…
Thanx Dan.
Thanx for the response. I'm not about to learn another new package. I'll just sit back and wait for Gary to decide wether or not this is worthy. In the mean time I have more than enough to keep me buisy just trying to keep up. -Lee
Thanx for the response. Just curious thats all.
#Radiosity
Message #129390
I was just flipping through this book titled RADIOSITY A Programmers Perspective, by Ian Ashdown. Is radiosity somthing incorporated in 3DS now? If not is this somthing you've looked at? -Lee
Again I think it's important to add at this point, looking at the REL.4 ad slick that the phrases "Preliminary Technical Specification features are subject to change." and "Features and Specifications are subject to change." are both on the front and the back of the document. I don't see a…
You're absolutely correct Jeff. Unfortunatly I think Autodesk was faced with Siggraph and at the time probably felt that given the current state of the patch modeler (at that time) that it would pose no problem to have all the bugs worked out in time to meet the ship date.…
Hey, if Windows can do it ………………….. :-).
Mark PMFJI but it looks like I opened up a can of worms here (resolution switching display driver). Thanx for the support. -Lee
Michele, I am told that you will be the guest speaker at the next NE3DSUG meeting. I'm very sorry I won't be up there in time for that. I have been in contact with David M. and Ted B. and have a new users group in the works, 3D Artists…
Invalid .PRJ file
Message #127233
It has been my experience that if you run out of hard drive space (and none of us do that :-)!) during a session and you save the .prj file it is only partially saved and there is no error message to allert you to the fact that there is'nt…
John, Watcom: No Debugging because of the lack of trap files required for each type of plug-in. Autodesk doesn't appear to have the time to write these files and Watcom feels it's Autodesk's responsibility. Without these trap files the only means of debugging is to write out print statements. Other…
You will be better served to dump Watcom and get Metaware High C and Pharlap Extensions. There is no interactive debugging support or required Trap Files for Watcom. Take my word for it, We found out the hard way. -Lee
It's not shareware. Micro Warehouse price is $89.95. published by Ares. Micro Warehouse 800-367-7080 Ares Software Corporation P.O. Box 4667 Foster City, Ca 94404 Windows 3.1 > required. > Convert individual fonts or groups (batches) of fonts from one format to another. > Extend fonts by gaining access to characters…
#conversions
Message #126041
Steve, I would try one of these programs to do your conversion: Adobe Photoshop: most expensive Hijack Pro: not so expensive Graphics Workshop: shareware I think you'll acomplish the results your looking for. -Lee
There is a very nice program caled "Font Monger" by ARES which will convert True Type fonts so they will be useable by 3DS. -Lee
PMFJI I have to agree here, this whole issue of swapping back and forth between main display resolutions is getting way out of hand…….. Just when I thought things were going to start looking a little more colorful. Oh well, guess I'm gonna have to go with the flow. After…
I wouldn't touch that one with a ten foot cane pole! -Lee
Will animate for food!
Message #123763
Yes it looks like I will be leaving the sunshine state (Florida) and turning up in Conneticut. I am trying to find a job in the Stratford area working with Autocad & 3D-Studio. ANY help will be rewarded. -Lee
Conneticut!
Message #123724
Greg, Things seem to be leaning in the northerly direction. Looks like I'll be taking David Marks fishing on my terms :-). The unfotunate part is this is falling right on top of Autodesk U. I had worked out the details so that I might go but now all this…
Ditto on this one, PLEASE, throw us a rope!
PMFJI Take a look at VFD (video for dos) -Lee
You need to show up at the local users group meeting! -Lee
Keep me posted on this one, please! Only one thing, don't forget .mid support as well. -Lee
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