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Edward 3DSr3 can be slower when rendering FLC files if you don't use the custom palette option. FLC's must be converted from the internal 48 bit color space to 8 bit and this takes a few seconds per frame. TedB
Contact an AutoCAD dealer and ask about Softdesk.s Autoarchitect, ASG, and/or Ketiv's architectural add-ons. Post your message over in the ACAD forum as well.
#Document Symbols
Message #67414
I'm uploading a GIF file (640×480) called SYMB.GIF with three sample symbols that could be used in all forms of documentation to indicate the reader to the subject matter and degree of difficulty. The symbols should be standard, easy to print and copy on all forms of documentation, and clear…
Dave A possibility might be that there is an active selection set of vertices in the model which can be very hard to see on some screens. When a Modify/Vertex/Move command is used only the selection set gets acted upon. Try Display/Geometry/Vert ticks and see if some of the vertices…
Tim Just load the supplied drivers then go to the configuration option (under Extras pull-down, I think) and tell AAPro you're using the Wacom. The pressure sensitive function only works with the spray tool but it very nice to draw with. If you have trouble, delete the AA.CFG file in…
Todd The symbols would be developed for training materials initially within the ATC/LSG system, I believe, so wouldn't pertain to NAAUG functions for now. I was using that as an example only and we'd have to check with Autodesk on how "public" they would be. That said, the symbols would…
#Standard symbols
Message #64835
Hi everyone, During AU the most frequent complaint was that either a class/session was too basic or too advanced. The class descriptions seldom indicated the level of difficulty. I discussed this with Ken Flesher and we joked that symbols similar to those at ski areas would be helpful. Wayne H.…
PMJI, The place is The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St. Cambridge. I believe it is at 9 am but you can call Tamar at Wentworth 617.442.9010 x376 if Mark doesn't correct me by Friday.
Anyone from any ATC can attend a Partners Program Training whether they are full or part time instructors. There are others who are qualified under the Learning Systems Group guidelines as well and the ATC Manager should have this info from annual meeting materials and/or the newsletter. These PPT's are…
If you work for an ATC then they are bound by contract to send someone to a PPT session of which there have been serveral 3DSr3 sessions around the country lately. Check with the ATC manager and log onto the ATC forum and find the next available opening. If you…
Where are you located? There are a few folks here from the ATC system who specialize in 3DS training and maybe we can steer you to some training.
Greg Thanks! Spare time is what I had when I was still designing houses and Post and Beam frames in New England. Now I'm having fun.
We have'nt started compiling any info on User Groups yet but expect to eventually get it all posted in the NAAUG newsletter. Stay tuned.
#3DS NAAUG committee
Message #61968
At the North American Autodesk User Group 3DS breakout session at Autodesk University in SF this week a steering commitee was elected to determine what NAAUG can do to help 3DS User Groups around the world organize and share resources. At some point in time(not yet, though) we will want…
Congratulations on the book! Looked for you and Mark at AdeskU but guess you didn't make it up? Miller Freeman did a very good job, IMHO. Of course there were some problems with scheduling, hardware but from all I saw it was successful. See you sometime
Greg, et al You would have been reprimanded for any less! Can't wait to see the result.
Call Tom Talbot at Wentworth in Boston @ 617.442.9010 and he can mention it at the Boston 3DS User Group on Thurs. Oct 14. I'm out of town for a while but will contact you for general info when I get back. (I'm not looking for work) TedB – Portsmouth,…
Rachel But the question is can Gus catch the Bus Sorry, Gus I couldn't resist that one. TedB
Bryce Aha, now I get it. I'm in New Hampshire so you don't have to explain dragging people into the 20th Century to me. I talked with Randy Timo at Visual Circuits yesterday and mentioned that he should check for activity here on the forum so he can answer questions…
Boston 3DS User Group
Message #56648
The Boston 3DS User Group will meet on Thursday 9 Sept @ 6PM Wentworth Institute of Technology 550 Huntington Ave (corner of Ruggles St.) Boston MA Beatty Hall rm 8426 Everyone is welcome, and please bring any samples of your work!
Bryce The board is completely self contained and uses Visual Circuits own chipset and compression algorithms as far as I know. I've had no configuration problems or conflicts in my system but it's a pretty basic setup. It's the machine I take on the road for 3DS and Autocad training…
Greg I've been using the VTV-2000 for quite a while for tests and the results can be very good if you're careful. The images are still prone to tearing if you try to change too many pixels. I have used it for some fly-bys of post and beam frames, which…
Greg I agree you resemble that remark, especially the second part. Last I heard about r2-r3 pricing was to be $497. Will you be up at Autodesk U in October? See ya! TedB
Bob Good to see you up here on CIS and congrats for getting the powers at work to take 3DS seriously. You can get some of the best professional advice here on the forum. Although most of these characters on the forum are not near as pretty as I am…
Bob $60-75 per hour seems to be the going rate in most cases but of course it is always flexible depending on the situation. Good luck TedB
Michele Yes that was me when you were on your way to Montreal. Wanted to meet you to have a look at your books but ended up going to Greg P's booth at Siggraph instead. Give me a call when you're in the area. Off to do a 3DS trainers…
Michele I live up in Portsmouth, NH but do a lot of work in Boston. Auburn….., isn't that a suburb of Worcester?? Autodesk U is the new NAAUG meeting to be held in SF in October. It is a week of mini courses and exibits of AutoCAD and 3DS. Looks…
MM The line should be SET RCPADI=……….and point to the 3DS driver which should be rcpvesa.exp or something similar for VESA. Also check your installation guide for the correct settings in the 3DS.SET file for use with the RCPADI setting DSPADI sets the AutoCAD display driver and I rfpadi42.exp looks…
Alan Thanks. I'll make sure Mark Bessette gets this info. Will you be up at Autodesk U. in October? TedB
Mark It seems I saw a message on this forum a week or so ago that someone was selling copies which had been bumped up to Beta to hold much of the quality. I'd have to go VHS to VHS and the tape would lose a lot. It should be…
Rudy There are 13 of us Multimedia Educational Training Specialists (METS) around the US and Canada who consult directly with Autodesk's Learning Systems Group to provide training and training curriculum to Authorized Mulitmedia Training Centers and we are available for customized training as well. You are in luck to live…
Ara You could try making the material for the stained glass self illuminating and then adjust the transparency to change "brightness". Just a thought. TedB
It is important when working efficiently with 3DS to keep geometry to a minimum. Often two seperate models will be necessary, one with no detail for long shots and one with detail for close-ups. Use Video Post to fade from one to the other as you move in. the technique…
PK If memory serves me right….., never mind the jokes you guys, I'd say the screen was 16'-18' diagonal and the projection was two Sony three beam units each back projecting a seperate field, I presume. Does anyone know how the focused and sync'd those? It really was a great…
On the dual projector big screen setup from Sony at Disneyland Hotel the picture was crystal clear and stable. TedB
Gary There are several Authorized Multimedia Training Centers around the country and Canada. Give me a call with your detailing what you're looking for and I'll try to direct you to someone who can help. Our center is located in Boston but others are pretty well spread over the country.…
Ang Try GO NAVCIS and download either the windows or dos version of John Dvorak's CIS program. I find it to be very easy to use and it's free. A Pro version is also available or will be soon. TedB
David Oh yea, wax proposals or bills wouldn't be that impressive, would they? Thanks. TedB
Christian Thanks for the info. TedB
Gary This is a public message board so be careful about giving out those important numbers. Of course, if your card is like mine it won't do anyone much good. TedB
Dave I saw the Primera printer and also thought it was a good deal for the quality. My understanding was that a 100 print cartridge/paper stack was $250. What I didn't think to ask is if the cartridge was usable for everyday printing or if it could be swapped in…
Greg I will be sure to give a presentation of my intelligence after a few cold ones in Gambits.rool. TedB
Rachel There is a program available somewhere on CIS called VGACAP which works quite well for 3DS screen captures. I've had it quite a while so can't remember which forum it's in so you'll have to do a search. TedB
Greg Sign me up for that club as long as you don't tell the AIA enforcement goons that I'm not really an architect. (No education to overcome). TedB
Min I don't know of any Multimedia Training Centers in ND but you can try calling Autodesk at 800.445.5415 to see what is closest to you. Good Luck and have fun with 3DS. TedB
Ingo The CIS get together will be at the Marriott Hotel in the "Gambits" bar on Sunday night as far as I know. It's very close to the other hotels and the convention center so you won't have any trouble finding it. A copy of any 3DS magazines from Germany…
John My suggestion would be to contact your nearest Autodesk Multimedia Training Center (call Autodesk for a listing) and get enrolled in a 3DS class and take a ton of notes. Is your session going to be a full semester course for students or a short term intensive course, ie…
Ingo Yes, on Sunday night at the Marriot. See you there. TedB
Phil Have you looked into PixoFoto. It's a powerful DOS paint package. Call Clive Liu at 415.323.6592. TedB
Ingo Ich komme am 31.Juli an und bin jetzt in die Inn at the Park registriert. Wir koennen uns doch am Sontag abend treffen. Bis dann. TedB
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