This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#Vista Pro – How to?
Message #48054
>later if First Light takes a long time to port. (I am the only Amiga >programmer left around here. ) What is First Light?
#ZIP Drives
Message #209508
>I am looking at getting lightwave PC for my Pentium. However, I really >don't want to buy a PAR Card (or equivalent) for the PC since I already >have one for the Toaster. What I'd like to do is create the objects and >scenes on the PC, even render (in…
#LW crash prob.
Message #119653
>When I load the raytrace scene (taken from LWPRO #9) and add the >delorian. Lightwave crashes. Sometimes right after loading the car and >sometimes after some time. Why? We have the same problem `Loading From Scene' must have a bug because we can just about crash LW everytime we use…
PAR problems
Message #119652
Glad to hear your surgery went well, I hope you recover FULL use of your knee. Glad that you were able to find the problem with the drive. My friend at work had a problem with his PAR and I loaned him my old 540 meg Seagate PAR drive and…
>I've got enough HD space to render 80-120 RGBs. I will try that, use >rend24 to convert the RGBs to DCTVs and then run it out to tape. Should be >fun. Rend24 has a feature that will let you delete as you go, so you can render to a small…
>Try using the vertical bar instead of the word "or" > > If (X < 400 | Y < 900) then … I knew that the word `or' couldn't be used I just placed it there to give you guys the idea of what I wanted to do. I even…
Jim, thanks for your help. I couldn't even remember what subject to look up in the book, I guess I won't forget they are Operators unless I stay up late again and can't get my mind to work. :^)
#ARexx IF and THEN…
Message #47289
I would like some help getting a ARexx program of mine to work. I need to be able to do a IF/THEN statement that is something like this: If X < 400 or Y < 900 then … ^^ This is what I have a problem trying to get to…
BattleTech
Message #175936
>You should check out the BattleTech cartoon…All the battle scenes are >done in LightWave I'ts Pretty Cool. It's on Sunday Morning 11:30. Actually it is done on SGIs using Alias. But the head animator Richard Pain did use LW to create the demo many saw since last years Siggraph.
>(I'm seeking Macros for lightwave 3d modeler) There are a few macros for LW/Modeler for use with Batch Factory, these will let you process many objects or scenes. Modeler BatchFactory scripts: WRAP_OBJECT_TO_SPHERE 3706 —-rwed Today 12:23:33 SYMMETRIZE_OBJECTS 3237 —-rwed Today 12:23:33 SPHERIZE_OBJECTS 3530 —-rwed Today 12:23:33 SCALE_OBJECT_TO_TWICE_&_CENTER 2758 —-rwed Today…
>Does anyone know of any other plug-ins which are being made or ported to >the PC platform? I know that Fori something (the maker of FreeForm) is making a plug-in for LW that will do some type of Spline patching in LW. I don't know anything more.
>have you had any installation probs? Yeah, there is a Font that isn't readable so it stops the installation but after I changed it not to install the Fonts it installed fine. I am going to get WindowsNT and will have to install LW again so if I have any…
>then you concentrate again on the important things: the info you are >getting and sending through CIS. That is why I like AutoPilot, VERY fast!
>Knock Wood! Mine still work…all nine of them. Walt , Snow White and the >Seven hight impared guys. You have > Amigas?!?!?! WOW!!!
>Isnt' it in LA? I thought it was in Orlando last year. Or, could i just >be a really confused guy! You are right. Siggrapg 94 was in Orlando, Fl (right next door to me) and this year will be in LA.
>I have heard about that, but frankly, I ask myself what the added value of >such a CD-ROM could be? I haven't seen it but I would think that it would make the interface much more interesting and colorfull.
Long filename archiver
Message #46909
I remember reading of someone that is working on a archiver (LHA,ZIp,ect) that will keep long filenames and be able to move Amiga files over to PC/Windows or NT. If anyone knows about this program please let me know.
Long filename archiver
Message #196950
I remember reading of someone that is working on a archiver (LHA,ZIp,ect) that will keep long filenames and be able to move Amiga files over to PC/Windows or NT. If anyone knows about this program please let me know.
>The Modeler of Imagine is leaps and bounds ahead of Lightwaves tho I have >not use LW since version 3.1 so that may have changed. I know LW now has a >metaformer which is supposed to be AMAZING so…… This used to be true but I can't say that it…
#RAW files on LW PC
Message #110723
>Thinking about J? Noone in particular, I just remember you having differences with some on here. >I have nothing against a graphical user interface *if* those graphics don't >come over the phone line. Doesn't CIS have a CD-ROM for that type of stuff already available?
>I have an 8MB 60ns 32bit SIMM for sale… I found out I need to buy in pairs, so I am now looking for 2 4 or 8 MB SIMMS.
#SIMMS Wanted
Message #195529
Wanted: 8, 16 or 32 meg 72pin SIMMS for use in a Pentium. Or if you know of a good mail-order house please let me know. Thanks.
>#8 NT is expensive. T/F > >False. If you get the NT 3.1 upgrade and follow the instructions on page 4, >you'll consider it a bargain. I have just moved over to the PC (Pentium-100) and have MS-DOS & Windows 3.1. I am going to move to NT so I…
#Bones Pro revelation…
Message #167631
>I believe that the deadline is in early June…(probably a good idea to >check with the Yost Group on this info). Does anyone else know when the deadline for Siggraph Electronic Theater is? I e-mailed the folks at Siggraph but haven't gotten a reply. >I don't think I'll make it…
>I am awre of the implant I agree with you all the way. I know that there are some that would are very comfortable using a emulator or BridgeBoard but for my use it isn't very practical.
>I beg to differ with you. That is OK. >If you know the Amiga then you know that the Video, sound, parallel ports, >serial ports, etc. are built into the machine and do not require slots. True, but you then need to get these for the emulated PC. >I have…
>Not true…I HAVE run WFW under Windows NT Server 3.5. I only did it to >see if it worked…but it did. I am a bit confused. What were you able to run under NT? Is WFW stand for Windows For Workgroup? Please explain.
>I wouldn't give up on the Amiga Machine, there is somthing called emplant >where those of you who have a Amiga machines can immitate those other >machines. Its tough to go to an inferrior opperating system like DOS. I personally do NOT believe in emulators. I am not saying that…
>I believe that the MAC is slowly headed the way of our own beloved >AMIGA… so go for a Pentium machine! Its not that I think the MACs will die soon but just that there is more support for the PC. I got my Pentium-100 a few days ago and…
#WinImages3
Message #193718
>No – the Windows 3.1 version will NOT run under Windows NT. Also, the NT >version will NOT run under Windows. Thanks for explaining more about Windows and Windows NT. How will this change when Win95 comes out? Or will it?
Thanks for u/l'ing that file, many of us are unable to make it there and it is nice to be able to share in the info.
I agree. This is the same reason why I don't use TRIMs. If someone would make a DataType for it at least some programs could access TRIM files.
>Well, Imagemaster just announced an upgrade, as did Newtek. I am glad since I still use thier products. >All I can do is hope, buy, make calls & correct false- hoods that people >(like pc & mac retailers) spout. This is were I disagree. I am NOT going to try…
>What I don't understand is that IBM doesn't buy the Amiga. I have been told >that they use it, they've got plenty of money even now and they *could* >launch it as if it were their own invention so why not? I am sure IBM could buy it without even…
>When you order directly from us, the Windows software is about $50 + >shipping, and the NT software is about $250 + shipping… Will the Windows 3.1 version still run under Windows NT(INTEL)? I am sure the NT version will be faster, is this the only difference?
Bones Pro revelation…
Message #164420
>I'm hoping to make the reel deadline, too… When exactly is the deadline for submitions to SIGGRAPH? Are there any guidelines to follow?
#46396-
Amiga's future
Message #46402
>>Please don't take offense at what I said. > >That's why I put the "smiley" after the statement. I was just kidding with >you. ;-} No offense taken. I knew you were kidding but I wanted to make sure others didn't misinterpret me.
>Get a Mac! You won't be sorry. Yeah, I would be sorry. Not that I am against Apple but the software I want to run, LightWave, won't be out on the MAC for a while, if ever, and after being orphaned I would rather get a more universal computer.
#WinImages3
Message #192169
>Black Belt Systems is pleased to announce Imagemaster R/t 1.60 for the >Amiga computer. Thanks for supporting our favorite platform thats why I'll support you. I will order as soon as possible. >We also want you to know that should you be considering adding Windows- or >Windows NT-based computers to…
Dave, I would also be perfectly happy having LOTS of software and LOTS of hardware, especially faster CPUs, for my Amiga. Do you honestly think this is going to happen?
#46357-
#Amiga's future
Message #46392
>You said and I quote, "It is a shame that the current, and/or future, Amiga >market is the Video Toaster market ONLY." What do you think we are, >chopped liver? ;-} Please don't take offense at what I said. What I really meant was that the Video Toaster market is…
Jonathan, I believe Foundation has gone the same route as Amblin which is to use more of the RISC cpus and less of the Amigas. These include machines like Alphas with Windows NT but still run LW either ScreamerNet or the Beta Windows versions. Although most of the work isn't…
Network Hardware
Message #186474
>I'm the network administrator for the C.A.T. program. Yes, I do remember meeting you and I'd like to congratulate you on a great program you guys have made for the students, I wish I would have had a program like that when I went to school.
#Network Hardware
Message #185676
What magnet school are network administrator for? We just had the local Siggraph meeting at Lakewood High in St. Pete, FL. (Center for Advanced Technology) and they have quite an impressive set-up.
>Just curious, but Stuart Ferguson (on LW prog team) has said on the >INTERNET that Lightwave Windows/NT will most likely be affected by the >PENTIUM error 'cause they do dblprec MATH. In case you didn't see his correction, Stuart made a typo in his message, he meant to say it…
>Mr. Challeron- > >Excuse me for intruding on your domain. > >I won't be back. Please don't feel offended by a select few who feel they speak for every Amiga user. This is NOT his domain, although he may want to think it is. I do not agree with `Mr.…
#pc speed vs amiga 4000
Message #44710
Debra, in LW (pre-3.5) there is a setting to "Use Fewer Segments", in the camera menu, that when selected will use up more memory but usually render faster. In LW (ver 3.5) the setting was changed to "Segment Memory" which reserves how much ram to use. Leave at default if…
#VToaster 2.0 for sale
Message #177908
Subject: Video Toaster 2.0 for sale Selling a Video Toaster 2.0 (I got the Stand-Alone LightWave and don't need the rest of the Toaster. Asking $1,000 Either leave e-mail or call me at (813) 877-7402. Ask for Anthony or leave a message. > (Any render time >0 needs acceleration.)
LW Pro
Message #95690
>I've heard about 3D Artist somewhere before. I'll check it out. If you buy the current issue, with the skeleton on the cover, there is a article written by Bill Arbanas about flames and includes info about our project. Let me know what you think. > (Any render time >0…
Flyers around?
Message #95689
>I've been hoping some third party would create a utilility for the FLyer >that WOULD take a clip-effect-clip triple and render the transition if >its one of the pixelating DVEs. Funny you should mention that, I know there is someone developing that kind of software. As soon as I can…
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