This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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>>>Here's the basic process, minus the tweaking 🙂 -Say you've got this car mesh.
>>>Herman Miller just introduced a new chair that they say is much better than the Equa for task work. If you've got a copy of the March issue of Wired, you can see it on page 59 (in the Fetish section, of course). It's called the Aeron, and it looked…
>>>The theory goes that field rendering is smoother than frame rendering because video will make two passes for each image, one the even scanlines and one the odd scanlines. However, using video output devices that can operate more quickly than PAR, you actually get 60 fields instead of 30 fields,…
#Help finding chair
Message #159227
I need some help finding a computer chair and don't know where to start looking. The chair is sorta famous, it is the Equa chair from Herman Miller Inc. It was in the Jan.1.90 issue of Time magazine "Man of the Decade" issue. I have seen it in many ads…
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IKGyro help?
Message #158263
Has anyone solved the IKGyro mesh? I'm having some trouble understanding it, I just got my R4 upgrade yesterday. The other IK stuff is fantastic.
>>>Why is it that whenever I hear of purchasing dedicated hard drives for the DPS PAR that the Micropolis is the only one I ever hear of?>with the current talk about Micropolis drives and heat problems I have become a little gun shy.
PAR MCI drivers?
Message #157082
Does anyone know when the MCI drivers for the PAR will be released? According to the DPS BBS they were supposed to be part of PAR 1.5, but they are not in there. It would be nice to use the PAR under Windows. It is bad enough having to jump…
3DS, Bones, etc For Sale
Message #156943
I'm selling the following, will sell seperate. Leave email for prices. 3DS R3 – Upgradeable to R4 Bones Pro Texture Universe Liquid Speed Animator Pro 1.3
>>>MOST stuff is available for OS/2, not for NT, just in case you were wondering. (even my word processor is available for OS/2, not NT (LOTUS))
#155395-
2 General Questions
Message #155703
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
February 25, 1995 11:31 PM
>> The problem I just ran into is that my file became to large to get on a >> disk. So now my project is stuck at school and I can't get it home to >> work on it more and I really need it here. Even using PKZip the…
#155289-
#NT ON SGI
Message #155625
>>>I am considering buying an SGI INDY or an NEC RISC station but am but on hold until we get the specs for 3ds on NT.
InfoWorld rates 3DS 8.2
Message #154734
The Feb.20 issue of InfoWorld has an extensive review of 3DSR4, the give it an overall 8.2 rating which is very good.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
February 21, 1995 2:43 PM
>>>I highly reccomend TAPEDISK….this actually makes your DAT work like a Hard Disk. You'll like the speed too. If your WANG DDS DAT is a non-compression type of drive similiar to some of the TECMAR Drives with the WANG Hardware you'll see 10+MB per Min. on the Backup. You've also…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 21, 1995 2:43 PM
>>>I'm not interested in the politics of OSs, just the technology. I've used DOS, Windows, NT, Unix and OS/2 on my system. OS/2 is the best I've used.
Amiga 3000 For Sale
Message #186038
Amiga 3000 w/Softkick 2.04 2MB Chip/4MB Fast RAM 100MB Quantum HD $900 Sony 1303 Monitor 15.75-31.5KHz scanrate (works on all Amigas!) $350 Steve Grube 419-874-8410 or leave email. Also selling DCTV $150 Supergen 2000S $250
>>>Frozen Fish (Fred Fish Archived Disks 1-1000) ($ 5.00) CD-Rom Quarterback 6.0 ($25.00) manual
#DAT Backup?
Message #102107
What are people using to backup their Amiga drives (non-Flyer). I've got a HP C1533a 4GB DAT that I can probably hook up externally to my GVP Series II+RAM controller, but I don't have any software. That DAT will be switched from my PC to the Amiga, so all I…
#Toaster
Message #102105
We are going to be adding a Toaster 4000 to our Amiga 2000 system on Tuesday and have a few questions. I had an original Toaster .9 system when they came out in Oct.90 (serial #1157!), but I sold it a few years ago along with my Amiga. I haven't…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 19, 1995 7:33 PM
>>>OS/2? Are you serious?
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 19, 1995 7:33 PM
>>>WOW, a whopping 4 platforms, do you know by any chance how many there are for UNIX and its spinoffs? (all proven and time tested ones, btw) Anyways, I think 3DS WILL be nicer to USE on NT than on DOS (after all you can go back and forth between…
>>>1) To fix your "trunk" problem, I'd try this: In the 3D Editor, work on the elephant's trunk until it is _completely straight_. This, I've found is the best "default" way to have things _before_ you assign bones to them.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 18, 1995 9:59 PM
>>>As I said earlier, Autodesk feels that the long-term potential of the WinNT market will provide the best marketing opportunities.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 18, 1995 9:59 PM
>>>>I have access to a four processor Alpha (not that multiple processor will do me any good). But at 266MHz, rendering power should give me 90% faster performance over my 486-66 midget (guestimate). < If it'll run NT, I suspect 3DS will take advantage of all the processors.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 18, 1995 9:59 PM
>>>So, they picked a platform that has only sold about .5 million units, is not very compatible with DOS & 16-bit windows code, and requires a ton of resources itself. Meanwhile, OS/2 is running on over 5 million systems, is compatible with DOS programs, 16 and 32-bit Windows programs, and…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 18, 1995 9:59 PM
>>>Ask the players running KQ7 under WIndows who get a "GROWSTUB" error if they thing there is a standard! Running MS-DOS, Windoze etc. – is no guarantee of a standard. The over-priced Microsoft 9.0 "gee whiz" mouse driver is wreaking havoc with games.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 17, 1995 8:44 PM
>>>Judging from the trouble so many users have running games I was not aware that there are really any meaningful standards for PCs. From the user point of view it is a jungle out there!
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 16, 1995 5:11 PM
>>>Nothing will ever make me have a Microsoft operating system. I do not believe that Intel based systems are the future. I do hope that the judge will break-up Microsoft and from the DC papers this morning the judge is looking at that approach. I do think that SGI and…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
February 14, 1995 5:29 PM
>>>Just though I would add my kudo's to Greg and Gus's great PAR utilities. They are certainly done with a professional touch and the Plug-in interface is very intuitive. Anyone owning a PAR should highly consider these Plug-ins!
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 14, 1995 5:29 PM
>>>Save my pennies for an SGI with Alias. I think that is where the game market is going anyway!
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 14, 1995 5:29 PM
>>>but right now if you are running 3DS comfortably then you can run NT comfortably.
>>>With the recent announcement by Autodesk to support Windows NT it now begs the question whether the Win32 version of 3DS will be capable of running from Win95.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
February 11, 1995 11:42 PM
>>>The audio issue isn't that big of a concern for me because, while syncing up audio is a chore it is pretty easy to do with frame accurate A/B roll editing. Most of my projects have the audio done separate and laid back down with synch pulse to line up…
3000 For Sale
Message #185135
I'm selling an Amiga 3000 with softkick 2.04, 100MB Quantum, 6MB RAM for $900. I'm also selling a Sony 1303 monitor for $350, the 1303 syncs from 15.75-31.5KHz and works on all Amigas. Leave EMail or call Steve at 419-874-8410.
#PAR Software
Message #152066
I understand you will be releasing software for the PAR seperate from the DPS stuff. What features will you have over the native software that ships with the PAR. I'm using a PAR on a stand-alone P90 and I don't anticipate doing network rendering.
PAR 1.5 Windows Support?
Message #152064
I just d/l'ed PAR 1.5 from the DPS BBS. What happened to the Windows MCI drivers?
Bones Pro manual?
Message #150971
I've been playing with Bones Pro for a couple of days and although it is a great program the manual is inadequate. I d/l'ed the demo before I bought the program. The stuff in the manual didn't tell me anything that I didn't learn after using the demo version for…
>>>This two-tape set is designed to comprise a complete course in character animation with 3D Studio. These exercise-oriented tapes each come with a diskette and book.
>>>Was I imagining it or did I see a file in the library that had NTSC color bars for the DPS PAR? If anyone (else) has seen it could you please direct me to where it is?
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 30, 1995 10:34 PM
>>>The soon to be release update to the PAR software should have this corrected as well as the mysterious >896 frame frazzle/backup problem which Christophe mentioned and you may have encountered.
#Gold Tips Wanted
Message #150179
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 30, 1995 10:17 PM
I'm trying to create some decent looking gold letters. I beveled my letters and the bevels look pretty good using the light gold material included with 3DS. The faces look flat. I've seen some great gold on the demo reels, anyone want to share some tips?
>>>We are putting the finishing touches on Dynamic Motion Module and will begin shipping Beta .9 units next week. Anyone that purchases a beta unit will get the final version of the program and manual when complete. I have just uploaded a new sample animation file in the IPAS usage…
>>>Someone correct me but I think dongles are closer to ~$30-50
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 27, 1995 12:57 AM
>>>Search for files, play, stop, etc. without ever leaving 3DS! And another program that will create IFL files on the fly from any PAR animation! And, and… Yes, a full PAROUT program that will take every file you network render (yes, every one, even those done at the end of…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 27, 1995 12:57 AM
>>>As you have found out, most people use some method of placing the dongle inside the computer case as a means of security.
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 27, 1995 12:57 AM
>>>Can we possibly get past this tired old mechanical "standard recorded answer" mode for a second. I've been using AutoCad for over nine years now, and I'm a veteran of the AutoCAd Forum, so I'm use to these types of answers from Adesk employees.>I am considering buying a NT upgrade…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 27, 1995 12:57 AM
>>>I recently had a real problem with my TV/stereo system. Seemed every once in awhile the system would take off and switch channels, raise and lower the volume, change from TV to CD to FM etc, etc, all on its own when one of us was simply watching a program.…
From:
Tim Krego, [pro.image]
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Hware/OpSys/video
January 27, 1995 12:57 AM
>>>We had the same idea — in fact we were ready to go to town: a $250 100Mbs Ethernet Card — Wow! Sounds too good to be true!!! …. It is too good to be true… Sadly, while the cards are cheap, the only hub that will work with the…
>>>I recommend getting Bones Pro, from Digimation. Unlike their LensFX routine, it's reasonably priced and dongle free.
#AniPro won't load.
Message #149291
I can't get AniPro to load for some reason. It used to work on my 486 but will not load on my P90. My config Dell XPS P90 32MB RAM #9 GXE64Pro 2MB/PCI I think it may be the video card, although the GXE64Pro has VESA support built-in. I reinstalled…
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