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the hwnd
Message #174933
Hello, I would like to ask what are the 3 hwnd in the getparam of aaplay for ? I know one is for the callback window, one for where the animation play, what is the meaning for the remnain one ? What is the meaning of Window that actual contain…
Hello Nik, I solve the problem myself :> The problem is due to the SetParm call. I set the current position to the last frame cause problem. Regds LAM Chi-fung
#load FLC problem
Message #174122
Hello, I am now using MSVC 1.0 to play FLC in my Windows program (AAPLAY.DLL). I find that if I load a 2 frames animation (in my dialog box, animation is 180 x 180) and display the last frame on the screen (by SetParm, the screen has another 640 x…
modified AAPLAY.DLL ?
Message #148458
Hello, after long time struggle, I find that only Autodesk make a modified AAPLAY.DLL can play FLI/FLC with transparency color in Windows. Has Autodesk plan to do this ? Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
>>However, some other people told me it is possible to do this, with the >>SetBkMode and careful design the palette. I try several setting and not >>success. >I am not familiar with this technique either. I am interested in seeing the >responses. I am waiting for this …. Regds LAM…
#FLC with background ?
Message #145112
Hello, I am now using AAPLAY.DLL in my C++ program to play FLC in Windows. Someone told me that AAPLAY.DLL is unable to handle transparency, i.e. I can't display a 256 color picture at the back and play a 256 color FLC on top of it (both color table same),…
Hello Mitch, > The Smacker SDK support transparency under both DOS and Windows. And >you get compression to boot! Call Mitch at 801-322-4300 and he can fax full >info. Can you fax some info to me ? My FAX is 852-570-0617 (or 852-2-570-0617). Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, >I am sorry, but the .DLL and the FLC format do not support transparency. If that >is absolutely necessary for your application, you might need to change formats to >one that does. Can you give me any sugestion on this ? Or any work around method ? Thanks.…
#transparent color
Message #142976
Hello Brian, I would like to ask if I make an animation with, say, whit background, and the animation use 256 colors (or become 236 in Windows). And I draw a 256 color picture (same color table with the animation) can I overlay the animation on top of the picture…
Hello Brian, >You may distribute, or not distribute, whichever versions of the .DLL you want. I assume >an agreement was signed with Autodesk when you got the logo-less .DLL. Yes, eventually I got the method…. >You should be able to put the .DLL in any subdirectory, it is merely Windows…
#AAPLAY.DLL
Message #142010
Hello Brian, after several document passing and many phone call, eventually I got the no-logo version AAPLAY.DLL I don't need to play full screen animation, can I just distribute the AAPLAY.DLL ? i.e. not distribute AAVGA.DLL ? Also, can I put the AAPLAY.DLL in my application's directory rather than Windows'…
Hello Brian, > >If it is part of a commercial app….yes. I see. I send the e-mail but still not et the reply (I send 3 days ago). Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Jack, thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
aaplay & VC++
Message #132670
Hello I am now using Animation SDK with VC++, I would like to stop the animation when it finish one loop, I declare StopMsg and NotifyMsg and wMode as follow: static WORD StopMsg; static WORD NotifyMsg; static WORD wMode = AA_LOOPFRAME; and I put the following in views constructor: StopMsg…
Hello Brian, >For distributable applications, you can licence a verson of the .DLL that does not have >this startup screen. Contact Max Hoffman at 415-332-2344 or maxwellh@autodesk.com. I see. I have send a e-mail to him and wait for the reply. Do I need the licence if just use MCIAAP.DRV…
C++ warper for FLI/FLC
Message #132564
Hello, I would like to ask is there any VC++ class warper for the animation support libraries ? Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
play FLI/FLC by MCI
Message #132400
Hello, I would like to ask if I play the FLI/FLC by MCI command, when animation stop, what messages will be send ? I need to know when it stop. I download the MCIAAP.ZIP but it doesn't tell anything on this aspects. Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, thanks for your info… then how about the mciaap.drv ? Regds LAM Chi-fung
aaplay.lib can't link!!!
Message #132397
Hello, I tried to use the AutoDesk Animation support Libraries R2.0 in my C++ program (VC++ 1.0, MFC 2.0), I include the header file in the source code, compile o.k. (medium model) but when linking, it always return Unresolved External error: TESTVIEW.OBJ(c:\test\testview.cpp) : error L2029: 'int __far __pascal aaUnload(unsigned short)'…
aaplay.dll
Message #132363
Hello Brian, I find that no matter how I use the library, the startup about box for Autodesk always display, how can I disable it ? Regds LAM Chi-fung
#aaplay.dll & MCI
Message #132329
Hello Brian, eventually I got the Animation SDK. I would like to ask can I include the aaplay.dll and aavga.dll in my application ? Also, I read through the manual and find nothing about the MCI command/message for playing animation, where can I find these stuff ? Thanks. Regds LAM…
Hello Brian, I am now using Video for Windows 1.1 's AVI edit to convert FLI/FLC to AVI. Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung P.S. Eventually, local Autodesk confirm that they can sell me the animation SDK.
#FLI/FLC —> AVI
Message #128115
Hello, I would like to ask what settings is best for converting FLI/FLC to AVI by VFW 1.1 ? I need to play back in CD-ROM. Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, thanks for your info. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, >The SDK is not part of the Animator Pro package, it is another package. Order through >your dealer, or direct from Autodesk by calling 800-964-6432. It is called "Animation >Support Libraries" and costs about $25. I see. The dealer said that they not selling this product… it seems…
local dealer
Message #123915
Hello Brian, I've order Animator Pro from local dealer, does the Animation SDK include ? Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, >Also you should get the Animation Support Libraries developers Kit. It costs >about $25.00. See if the Hong Kong office can order it for you. Otherwise you >can call +1 415-332-2344 Thanks for your info on local dealer and Windows player. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Brian, >Download WINPLA.EXE a self extracting Windows Player, .DLL, and support >files. I see. Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
#local dealer
Message #122540
Hello AutoDesk people, I would like to ask which company is local (Hong Kong) dealer/distributor for Animator Pro ? Also, I would like to know is there any source code to play fli/flc under Windows (especially work with VC++/MFC)? I would like to know the company, address and tel/fax. Thanks.…
local dealer
Message #122539
Hello AutoDesk people, I would like to ask which company is local (Hong Kong) dealer/distributor for 3D Studio ? I would like to know the company, address and tel/fax. Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
play FLI/FLC in Windows
Message #122480
Hello, I would like to ask is there any source code for play FLI/FLC in Windows ? Thanks. Regds LAM Chi-fung
Hello Tarn, >Knowledge Base article Q74941 "Determining Free Memory in Windows >in Enhanced Mode" in the MSKB describes some of the methods for this. I see. Thanks. Eventually I find a file called SYSINF.ZIP in SDK forum which contain what I need. Regds LAM Chi-fun