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I think your looking for PLAYER.EXE a self extracting file containing aaplay.exe and aaplay.doc. It is found in the Animator library.
Hi Alan, I haven't gotten around to saying hi to all of you since SIGGRAPH so here's a big HELLO and I have fond memories of shooting the *&%^ over pizza and beer. >> main display over 256 colors….>> There was a small thread regarding CHKED.PXP coming up with no…
Anipro on laptop
Message #65460
This should all run on a laptop (re: AniPro on laptop)?
The cyberspace forum should not be closed.. I see it…:-). To order the software call 1-800-879-4233 or 1-800-228-3601. It supports a number of compilers, Metaware 3.03 3.04 and 3.1@25, Zortech 3.0. Enjoy the virtual world ;-}
Hi Stephen, It sounds like you need the Autodesk Animation Player for Windows, C Programmer's Reference Manual. Call -1800-879-4233 or 1-800-228-3601 and order it. In terms of playing a segment of a flic seamlessly, when a flic is created in 3DS, it is possible to intentionally create an entire flic…
Hello Jonathan, There is a current document and software developer kit for release 2 called "The 3D Studio File ToolKit". Call 800-879-4233 or 800-228-3601. jonas[adesk]
Hi Mark, See the "Which video card" thread.
Hi Brent, It's not clear which player you are using that showed this behavior. Jonas[ADESK]
I didn't catch the start of this thread but in the Release 3 Docs, 9-63 and 9-64 outline situations where cubic and flat mirror reflection maps fail. With this info you should be able to adjust your scene and objects appropriately.
Hi Michael, This question was asked a few weeks ago and Gary Yost responded. Gary proposed a work around to get a psuedo z buffer based on range info. (???) I hope someone on ASOFT saved that reply and could repost it. Jonas[ADESK]
If you would like the particles to explode, hit the floor and not bounce, then set your bounce% to 0. If you set the bouce% to be > 0 then it is guarenteed that the particles will not bounce more than 4 times. See page 23 of the Particle Systems…
3D Studio will import dxf's and will output true color bmp's and 256 bmp's.
Autodesk has a 45 page "Autodesk Animator Player for Windows C Programmer's Reference Manual" available. Call 1-800-228-3601.
Hi John, There is an " Animation Support Libraries – FlicLib" available from Autodesk. Call 800-879-4233. Jonas [ADESK]
Hi David, Is this a routine that you've written? Jonas[ADESK]
Hello Rick, There are two documents printed, "Autodesk Animation Player for Windows – C Programmer's Reference Manual" and "…..-Microsoft Visual Basic Programmer's Refernce Manual". You can call 1-800-8789-4233 for the Autodesk Multimedia order line. Jonas[ADESK]
Have you tried making a copy of the corrupted file, deleting all frames past the 215th (including the 215th), saving it as "anything1", editing another copy and deleting everthing upto the 215th (including the 215th) ans saving it as "anything2". You can composite the two together. This will only work…
Why do you believe that the flic files you're analyzing do not follow the published conventions? Have you read the article written by Jim Kent, the author of the flic file format, in Dr. Dobb's Journal, March 1993. Not only does he completely describe the format but has uploaded complete…
The ANIPLAY.dll in its current form can be positioned and sized but it creates its own window. Some developers have been successful in converting flic files to the AVI format and then using MCI to get more control of the graphics.
Does Speedstar supply you with Dos drivers and seperate Windows drivers? Do they have a generic VGA driver for windows? Try setting up your windows display in the most vanilla configuration. If the player install works, keep bumping up your resolution until you are satisfied.
There is a file called VBPLAY.zip in the AAWIN library which shows an example of synching a wave form file with an animation by using the NOTIFY command.
#can't get examples run
Message #62364
Whoever gave you this product could have made your life easier by providing you with all of the current documentation and requirements. Also, you could contact AutoDesk in Europe for direct support. I would like to ask you again who it was that provided you with your version of the…
The flic file format has become the standard 8-bit PC animation format. Flics are produced by 3D Studio, Autodesk Animator Pro, and Autodesk Animator (now available as a part of Multimedia Explorer). Flics produced by Autodesk Animator are limited to a resolution of 320×200 pixels and use the .fli extension.…
It sounds like you're close. You may also wish to contact your dealer regarding an upgrade to Animator Pro version 1.3. This extends the POCO environment and more… Ask your dealer for details.
Info on fonts
Message #62184
To explode any object using the Yost Group Particle System Disc – Explode.axp, you assign this AXP to the object. You have control of gravity, bounce%, when pieces stop tumbling, When the effect starts, control of size of the fragments and the location of the blast center. Explod.zip and Explo2.zip…
Hello Kenneth, Have you loaded at MCIAAP.zip or VBXFIX.zip or VBPlay.TXT? Jonas[ADESK]
At this time, I don't have minimum SYNC timing specifics per Network. On page 22 of the Advanced Users Guide, it states "You must synchronize all stations on the network regularly". Some networks allow you to do this automatically.
Hello Radoslaw, One thing you can try is to have your system's graphics run under VESA. Also, when you're following the Installation section of the Player Reference manual, did "aasetup" prompt you with "Does your computer have a VGA monitor installed?" Did the win.ini and system.ini files get modified by…
Can you summarize your problem again. You can email it to me along with a phone number.
Hello Andrew, In the Library section #2 "IPAS/POCO/AAWIN" you can find several files of interest. NEWPLA.ZIP….. VBXFIX.ZIP MCIAAP.ZIP VBPLAY.TXT Have fun. Jonas [ADESK]
Hello Linda, . *.fli file is a low resolution ie. 320×200 animation format files. . *.flc file is a resolution independent format which supports up to 4,000 frames. The Animator can play create and play back .fli files. Animator Pro can create and play back .flc files. Have fun. Jonas…
Have you called your dealer to help you through this?
Do you have a number for Steelcase?
>> any network will do…..
animator sales
Message #61666
The Animator product is bundled in the "MultiMedia Explorer" by AutoDesk. This product is limited to low resolution 320×200. Another product, Animator Pro, is also available. This product supports higher resolutions and is often used in conjunction by 3ds animators to create and manage custom palettes, animated cells, and bitmaps…
Hi Emmanuel, In the IPAS/POCO/AAWIN library section of this forum, you can search with the keyword IPAS. The file listed will be example images generated with IPAS routines and some public domain IPAS routines. Look for: IPAS21.ZIP … good examples of source code of IPAS routines ALPHA.ZIP .. public IPAS…
The assumption is, you know what each individual graphic card can handle, you are sending a single image to a specific machine with a correct resolution for that machine, you do this for a few machines, and you wish to see the final rendered images on their displays (if the…
Yes sirreee… After 4 weeks of exposure to different products and philosophies the've let me loose….. Jonas [ADESK]
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Message #61519
When a machine is in slave mode and an image is sent to it for rendering – the customer presses the space bar and sees the image rendering. When complete, the customer wishes that the image stays on the display "Until" there is another image to render. Currently, the screen…
Hi John, The August/September and October/November issues of Desktop Video World had a two part series called "Animals in Motion" by Bonnie Dalzell. It provided some good insights which you may find valuable for your project.
Dean, Did you install the animation player using aasetup.exe? If not, have you modified your win.ini and your system.ini files? Jonas Ruikis
Me too. Jonas Ruikis 1755 O'Farrell #702 San Francisco Ca 94115
You're right. Animator pro is NOT DPMI compliant.
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