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Hi George: Yes, pls send directly to my mail address 74431,3611. Nick Josephs Visual Software
We currently do not support object animation. Visual Reality v2.0, tentatively scheduled for release in the 2nd Qtr, will support complete object animation. However, don't look for object animation in the $59 Simply 3D product any time soon. Best regards, Nick Josephs Visaul Software
Denis: Your problem is consistant with the "smudged CD" theory. However, I'd like to have one of our tech support people contact you directly. If you purchased directly with use, we have you're number and will be contacting you shortly. Otherwise, please send me your phone number and the time…
Jim: Your problem may be related to one of 2 things: Devices and programs loaded into high memory. I know that you need to load some stuff high in order to run the GPT in hi-color modes, but it might be a worthwhile experiment to disable DOS-UP.SYS so that things…
Object animation will be a part of Visual Reality 2.0, due for release in the 2nd quarter of 95. Nick
Hi Michael: Pricing: Yes, it's confusing and yes everything you indicated is the case. I would recommend calling Visua Software directly (800) 669-7318 to take advantage of our current promotion for Simply 3D users to get Visual reality for $395…And you can lay the $50 coupon on them also to…
Does Windows state the mach driver in the GPF msg? Of is it GPF in module [unknown]? Can you upload to my mail (74431,3611) your config.sys, autoexec.bat and the first 20 lines in win.ini? I'll look at it and call you (be sure to include your phoneno). Best regards, Nick…
Visual Reality verison 1.1 is currently the latest version. Look fro version 1.5 sometime in February. The new version will include a far stronger version of Visual Model, as well as enhancements to the rest of the programss that they all work closely together through the Visual Catalog software. Now…
Hi Denis: I didn't see this message when I answered your previous msg in this thread. The fact that it hangs at the end of the install process does sound like a "gunky" CD. Take it our of the caddy and look at it to confirm. However, if something is…
Hi Denis: The Windows installation is somewhat clugy and inflexible (I believe "junk" was your term), making it difficult for the average user to intervene. But it does work. If the installation process is hanging or failing when you try to install Simply 3D, the problem might be the CD…
Dear Anthony: Visual Reality lists at $595.00 on the Windows platform and includes the following modules: Renderize Live — Photorealistic 3D rendering and camera animation; Visual Model — Polygonal 3D modeling with boolean operations; Visual Font — Extrude and bevel any Windows TrueType font; Visual Image — Layered bitmap image…
Dear Tim: Please call me directly at (310) 798-8569 to discuss your NT issues. I need to know what NT software you are working with. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Chad: I'll upload a Visual Reality features list into our library section on Tues. Dec. 20. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Jinny: A light appears blue in the viewport when it is shining toward you in the current 2D view. Eg, if you are in the "Top" view and the light is pointing "up", the light vector will appear in blue. If you re-target that light so that it now…
Fred: I'll be sending you another version of Visual Font via CompuServe mail. It will be ziped; I hope you have PKUNZIP. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Is Vis. Reality for me?
Message #2435
Dear Michael: Visual Reality is designed to work well with pretty much any CAD application that outputs DXF. Our DXF reader is very robust, and gives you the ability to generate objects and materials according to the layers, colors or blocks in your model, so the work of assigning materials…
Dear Phyllis: A Visual Software demo will appear on an upcoming CompuServe CD. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hello Scott: If you can upload the AI or CDR file (pref CDR, I have 5.0) to me, I'd be happy to look at it and get back to you. Upload it directly to my CServe address 74431,3611. If you can get it to me today, I can respond immediately;…
Dear Mark: You're absolutely right. We do compare dates, but due to a minor oops our stuff always comes out as the newest, even if it really isn't. That is being addressed. Thank you for your observation Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Fred: What kind of graphics card do you have (is it named after a flower…?)? Have you tried different resolutions/bit depths to see if it's a driver problem? Are you on a 486 DX or something else? Try running Renderize Live EZ, load TUTUOR1.EYE, put a view in the…
Hi Jinny: No feedback on the 32 bit disk access. Anyone out there seen Win311 32 bit disk access corrupt the FAT on an IDE drive? Nick Josephs Visual Software
Wow: Very interesting idea about dropping things in the viewprot and placing them at that XY spot. What about Z? Maybe to the default camera depth…Or far enough back that the entire object is visible…And how does this affect objects already in the view…and what other gremlins… But I love…
Hi George: Thanks for your valuable feedback on where the docs could be improved. Your voice is heard. Re your diatribe, I'm going to beg to differ. I won't go into details now, but after you get back from the woodshed I'd be happy to talk to you about it…
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#Simply 3D
Message #2258
Hello Mike: No we currently don't have a working demo for Simply 3D. However, we do have a demo CD available for our "higher end" Visual Reality product. Call our sales staff at (800) 669-7318 if you're interested. Best regards, Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hello Steve: I'd be interested in talking to you about your configuration, so that I can learn from you. But to be honest, I need to boot myself on Win95 before I can even ask the right questions. I've seen it but I haven't tweaked it yet, so I'm not…
Hello George: The first 2 tutorials in the manual focus on the interface. The first tutorial (Quickstart) is kind of an interface overview. The second tutorial (Creating a Project) shows how the interface is used to create a project. Basically, there are 5 different areas in the main interface: The…
Hello Mark: GED is our native model file format. In addition to Visual Font, our Visual Model program (a part of Visual Reality) outputs GED files. For broader compatibility with other modeling applications, we support the DXF, STL and OBJ file formats. However, these formats are only supported in the…
Hi Jinny: With several notable exceptions, Simply 3D can create images of the same quality as Visual Reality. Here is what you can do with Renderize Live (in Visual Reality) that you can't do with Renderize Live EZ (in Simply 3D): Bump Mapping: Use images to define a surface topography…
Hi Jinny: Take a look at the "Simply 3D Features" thread in our section. as it gives a brief description of the main differences between Simply 3D and Visual Reality. I think you'll see that Simply 3D is a powerful yet sensible (and extremely inexpensive) stepping stone into 3D. Once…
Hi George: Jinny has a good point in her message when she suggests getting into the mind of the progammer. I'd put it a little differently, but basically, and this is the case with any software, once you understand the basic principles the software should reveal its many wonders to…
Hi John: The Visual Reality version of Renderize Live allows for hi-res rendering, as you already know. It also loads 3D geometry files from DXF, OBJ and STL, making it compatible with most 3D modeling applications. Perhaps most importantly, the VR version of Renderize Live supports bump mapping to give…
Dear Jeffrey: Unfortunately, the Renderize Live EZ that comes with Simply 3D differs from the complete Renderize Live package in that it doesn't load DXF files. I recommend that you call our sales staff at 800 669-7318 and ask about upgrading from Simply 3D to Renderize Live, without the entire…
Hi Jim: The message your getting is "not enough memory to run efficiently". This occurs when there's not enough RAM for the program and all its stuff, and subsequently parts of the interface code would have to be swapped, adversely affecting performance. If you have 6.09MB of available before starting…
>>So if I want to, I can export a TIF image of a given size (e.g. 4" by 6") at a given resolution (e.g. 270 dots per inch)?
Hello Joel: >>Has Visual Reality been tested with Windows 95 yet?> Even though object animation is way out of my field I am excited to see it happening in VR.
Hi Zach: Have you checked out the model and texture libraries offered by Visual Software: Business Objects CD — Arrows, crests, signs,books, building facadespcture frames, furniturem, maps, and a bunch of other stuff. Over 500 objects. Architectural Objects CD — Indoor and outdoor furniture, office equipment. Over 200 objects. 3D…
Thanks for the info, Loyd: I know there are a number of good animation authoring tools, but I don't know enough to make recommendations. Your input is appreciated. Best regards, Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Mark: The current version of Renderize Live in Visual Reality does not support animated backgrounds, which would be the easiest way of accomplishing your task. You could use Renderize Live to render the spaceship over an alpha channel background, which would then be dropped out and overlayed onto the…
Hello Rita: Very strange symptoms, indeed. Please call me directly at 310 798 8569 so we can debug your problem in real time. Or if you prefer, mail me a number where you can be reached during the day and I'll call you there. Best regards, Nick Josephs Visual Software
That's OK, Ill answer again here for those who are interested. Simply 3D users can upgrade to Visual Reality for $349.00. Considering the fact that Visual Reality is normally sold for $595.00, that's a great deal. Nick Josephs Visual Software
You'll want to look at developers' forums. I think there's a graphics developers forum (graphdev?) that might be a good starting point. Nick Josephs Visual Software
>I ran the same DXF file through a couple of other renderers, including Renderize, and you guys is smokin'
Sorry Joel: Network rendering is not on the list for the next major upgrade. However, your previous assumptions about what you will see are correct.
Sorry, Phil, we sell applications, not tools. I'm not sure there's anything we can offer, especially if (and I'm ASSuMEing here) the animations have to be generated on the fly to, for example, show the dice results based on some random number generator. Contact me through my mail if I'm…
Ah, ve meet again in another thread. The upgrade price from Simply 3D to Visual Reality is $349.00. Just for comparison, the regular price for Visual Reality is $595.00. Call our sales office at (800) 669-7318 if you wish to order. Best regards, Nick Josephs Visual Software
>that means they liked you, right?< Ouch. Well, yeah, but there's no crime in that! Actually if you read the article you'll see that it does pick at our scabs, particularly some shortcomings in Visual Model, which, I hasten to add in the same breath, is being upgraded in Mid-December…
VR for Sale
Message #1518
Hi Kevin: Have we had an opportunity to speak about your problem? Most likely a configuration issue. We've got thousands of users out there running quite well, so I'm confident we can get you working as well. Call the tech support number in your manual and ask for me by…
#WinOnLine Reviews VR
Message #1491
There's an interesting and accurate review of Visual Reality that appears in the latest issue of WinOnLine Magazine. This is required reading for any of you who wish to learn more about our products. You can download the magazine "WinOnLine REVIEW Issue #91" in the WUGNET forum, WUGNET News/Files Library…
Hi Mark: One of two things is probably happening. 1. Remember that the "3D" object consists of a single 2D plane on which the image is mapped with the alpha dropout. Perhaps you are rotating the object instead of moving it, and so looking at the object "edge-on" where it…
Hi Joel: Implementing functionality to create hierarchical relationships among objects means being able to modify parent-child relationships. For example, you can create a new parent and assign objects as children to that parent. You can also assign a parent as a child to another parent, creating heirarchical relationships. This makes…
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