This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Well, I can't really answer your question. I have only been using Rio for the past month or two. I can say that Rio 6.x came with A LOT of fonts, different from 5.4 (I had to convert some older scenes), and the fonts are pretty good. I am not…
Thanks for the info. We have just started using Rio 6.3 as well, but we need drivers for our video board, as we are now only able to use the 256 VGA driver. We have previously been using Rio 5.4, and 6.3 seems to have a little better interface, though…
Just curious, but what are you "getting away from Rio" in exchange for, if you don't mind my asking? We use Rio, but would be curious to know of anything better or as good. Thanks.
#Ipas catalog
Message #101216
Any chance I could get a copy of the new ipas catalog? Doug Glasgow 3079 Paces Station Ridge Atlanta, GA 30339
Right! I don't have any conflicts that I can discern. So I am still researching the UART issue. I will let you know what I turn up. Thanks. Doug
Thanks for the description. I'll get back to you in a little while after I pass this on. Doug
Thanks.
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ALL RIGHT! The more we continue the more I find out I am SUPER ignorant about communications and the like! (G) Yes, I have an internal modem, with "softmodem technology" supposedly allowing you to upgrade your modem via software upgrades and not hardware. The more I hear, the more it…
#Pyros Partnerships ID?
Message #100661
Any got the Pyros Partnership CIS ID? I thought I had it but cannot locate the number. thanks. Doug
Thanks for the lengthy explanation. I am using an internal modem, rated at 19.2 bps, and I will try to find out further about the UART chip on it. I'll leave a message on their BBS. Thanks for all your advice. Doug
I'll pass this message on to the people who were asking me, but in the meanwhile, what is Modelbox? Doug
Thanks Dave, So are you saying I should get another modem that definately has the 16550 chip? I probably will wait till I get another machine, as this modem is brand new and I paid $100 for it. Thanks for your help. Doug
No, no pentium yet, and I am just running Windows 3.1. I guess my board does not have the UART 16550 board. Thanks. Doug
Thanks for the suggestion. Doug
Joe, sorry to bother you again, but I changed my setting in the tapcis.cfg file, and yet I don't get any indication of a change (no Serial FIFO Buffer ON) or indication of a higher CONNECT rate. I also tried to use your modem initialization string, all worked except for…
#lighting design?
Message #100203
A friend is working with a theatre set designer, and they are looking for a program to use for visualizing different lighting designs and sets. As it stands, they would like to be able to use standard lighting parameters, with inputs so that when all is arranged, the rendered scene…
Thanks, I'll change my settings. When you said there was lots of stuff in the Tapcis.cfg file that should be changed, what did you mean? Thanks, Doug
Thanks for the reply. I have my modem set to 38.4, as you do and all works ok (except for some downloads). Also, the modem docs say that I can set the transmission over 57k bps for faster throughput. I am not sure exactly why that is. I have NDW,…
Joe, I am using Tapcis with the compuserve B protocol. The modem says "16550 UART Compatability" so I assume it is OK. The phone lines are probably not an issue, as I have never had a problem with any other transmissions. It is very odd that the only conflicts seem…
I've got a 14.4 new, but even with it, I have probably been getting about 50% of the downloads from this forum as incorrect CRC check (or something). I've yet to have a problem in another forum, but I have also tried to download more from here. My computer at…
Thanks, I think those suggestions will work well, as I am just doing stills. I appreciate your help. Doug
Mirrors of mirrors?
Message #96480
Is it possible to use flat mirrors and reflect another flat mirror? I have two mirrors at right angles to each other, but the reflections of each other is black, while all else is mirrored ok. Also, suggestions on creating a sky that can be mirrored well. I was using…
Thanks for the information. We will call tomorrow and order an evaluation copy. I appreciate your response. Doug
Thanks for the notice. I'll be looking. Doug
Thanks Nancy, It does sound like something we might be interested in. See my reply to Greg Pyros. We are interested in books for 2 reasons, references for beginners and intermediate users in college (graduate and undergraduate) courses, as well as references for the more advanced users. Depending on what…
Greg, My primary search was aimed at finding out what was out there. The group I work with is more advanced and we are interested in the "tricks" and such; however, my supervisor teaches several courses with 3DS and is possibly looking into something to suggest to those taking the…
3DS Books
Message #92090
Hi Greg, Sorry to bother you, but I was informed that you had information on 3DS books. I am a graduate student at Georgia Tech in the College of Architecture, and my Supervisor was asking me to look around and see if I could dig up any information. Thanks for…
Thanks for the list. Sorry to ask, but what did you mean by "John gave you a pretty good rundown on some of the books." Yours was the only list received so far. Thanks. Doug
Thanks, I'll leave a message. Doug
Sure, thanks for the hint. Doug
#3DS Books, Again!!
Message #91789
Sorry to bring this up again, but I never seemed to look at any of the previous messages about books. Does anyone know what 3DS book are available, and who to contact about them? I have also heard about a 3 volume set of tip and Tricks, anyone know anything…
Great. Thanks John, I knew there was something I was missing. I'll give it a try. Doug
#Detaching mltpl elements
Message #90972
Anyone got a suggestion for detaching elements from an object automatically, assigning a numbered name to each detached element? Specifically, in a recent project, I used "Jumble" to randomize a group of 200 flat mirrors, but in order to get correct reflections on each panel, I had to detach each…
Well, I got it working with the suggestions everyone had. I think I tried the vibrant config program, but maybe not. Anyway, I got the rcpadi drivers working. I agree with you about 3ds under windows, most of the time I boot directly into 3ds. I just wanted to have…
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try adding the line and see what happens. Also, someone said to try using the set command before starting windows. Thanks again. Doug
Thanks, I'll try that right away!
I am not sure why the vibrant drivers don't work, I get a video graphics error. I'll write it down and let you know what the error is. Is there something I have to do to get the vibrant drivers working with the diamond speedstar? I'll try increasing the environment…
3ds3 in Windows 3.1
Message #81655
I have a save message that you wrote to John Taggert about running 3ds3 under windows. I was having difficulty getting it up and running with my setup and I was hoping you might have some suggestions. I am running 3ds with an older Diamond Speedstar and RCPADI drivers from…
Great, I will definately give it a try. Doug
Thanks for your help. Doug
Thanks! Doug
#topography
Message #78786
Thanks for the reply. I have written this same message to the others, but any info you could provide would be beneficial. Could you tell me about how and what it can turn into topos? For instance, I have a lot of contour maps that need to be modeled, can…
topography
Message #78785
Thanks for the reply. I have written this same message to the others, but any info you could provide would be beneficial. Could you tell me about how and what it can turn into topos? For instance, I have a lot of contour maps that need to be modeled, can…
#topos
Message #78784
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me about how and what it can turn into topos? For instance, I have a lot of contour maps that need to be modeled, can it do this? What about walls, like around interstates? Any general info would be appreciated. Thanks again. Doug
topography
Message #78782
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me about how and what it can turn into topos? For instance, I have a lot of contour maps that need to be modeled, can it do this? What about walls, like around interstates? Any general info would be appreciated. Thanks again.
#Topography
Message #78781
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me about how and what it can turn into topos? For instance, I have a lot of contour maps that need to be modeled, can it do this? What about walls, like around interstates? Any general info would be appreciated. Thanks again. Doug
#Topography
Message #78313
Anybody got any ideas on how to do topography. We are workin on a model of downtown Atlanta and need to have some rudimentary topography. Right now I was working with Easysurf in ACAD12 and importing into 3DStudio. This is a nice program (Easysurf) but not great for complicated areas.…
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