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Make sure you have the latest editor update from the library section of this forum. I have had no difficulties using the current version under 2.04, if you are using the latest update and are still haveing problems, could you be more specific? Keith
I am not aware of any problems with DCTV ANIMs, usually the symptoms you describe are a result of playing an ANIM that is not a two frame overlap, or simply an error in the playback script. Since you are using the Tutorial scripts, it would seem that the script…
Thanks, I'll try that next time… Keith
More accurately, The Director is an integer BASIC with Amiga specific extentions for handling multiple image buffers, doing BLIT, DRAW, polygon graphics, Text handling, presentation transitions, sound effects and music, and interactivity including button click and text input etc. As a simple example, a script that will load an image,…
A CDTV module does exist, and in fact, I'll post it to the library section. Note that the Projector must be licensed if used in a commercial CDTV product, however, we have a reasonable policy that does not include a per-unit fee, it's licensed similar to Commodore's Workbench license, a…
Dang. CompuServe munched that program pretty good it seems, all the end of lines were lost (that is, several were). Every where there is a semicolon, it should be the first character on a new line, and the label /ploop: should have started on its own line as well. I…
;Here's a quick hack script that will decompress an ANIM into individual ;FAST memory buffers and then play back the sequence using COPY from ;fast memory. Another approach could be used that leaves all frames in ;CHIP memory, but that would only work with pretty small ANIMs unless ;you're fortunate…
The only Genlock I've used is the SuperGen, and since I haven't been able to compare it with other Genlock's I'm not sure how it fares in comparison. It worked ok, and I liked the external slider controls, and I think it's relatively cheap, but a lot may have happened…
I am not familiar with DeluxePaint IV's EXPANDED selection, I will have to look into it. What does DPaint IV's manual say about the exact effect of the EXPANDED selection? Keith
Whether or not the two overlap frames are included in an ANIM used for ping-pong, shouldn't affect the palette, but you probably don't want the last two frames included. Either that, or you will want to name the ANIM ending in .anim1 which tells The Director to act as if…
stuff for a 2000HD
Message #36056
While the company I represent is named Right Answers, that does not necessarily mean that we are the appropriate place to direct all questions about the Commodore Amiga and related products. We manufacture an interactive animation program called The Director version 2, and I can answer most any question about…
The problem pingponging ANIM files that have palette changes, is you have to insure that EACH frame has the proper palette change. As you move forward through an ANIM file, you may encounter a palette change say, from Palette 1 to Palette 2 at frame #5. If you do not…
AREXX can be used where there are equivalent AREXX drivers to talk to the devices. We have been exploring a framegrabber module but I don't know exactly when it might be available. Part of the problem is deciding how to process the image (if at all). By default, the image…
Here we are… Got kinda busy around Ami-Expo time. Sorry…. Keith
Line numbers are still supported, but are of limited usefulness now that text labels are supported. YOu can also do a GOSUB with parameters: GOSUB doit,x,y At the label doit: /doit: parameter xin parameter yin move xin,yin draw xin+5,yin draw xin,yin+5 return etc. ON GOTO and ON GOSUB are supported…
oops. ran out of message space. Here's that example script of playing several ANIM brushes::: /loop: COPY 1 :rem replace background BLIT 2,0,0,x1,y1,-1,-1 :rem place brush 1 BLIT 3,0,0,x2,y2,-1,-1 :rem place brush 2 PAUSE 1 DISPLAY :rem display the image …(compute next x1,y1, x2,y2)….. ANIM 10,2,done ANIM 11,3 done :rem…
The sound play from disk can be interrupted once started, but it cannot be restarted from the middle, you'll have to start at the beginning again. The play rate is not easily computed. YOu can adjust the playback buffer size, and the sample rate, and both will allow you to…
Oops. Sorry that message was originally from Leslie, not George, well, thank you guys anyway. Keith
Gee thanks, George, that's a great compliment about the manual. I personally like to avoid entering into comparisons because I'm kinda biased. 🙂 Keith
INTRO.TXT has most of the information on upgrading, what else you need to know is to send in your original master disk for proof of purchase, and that shipping within the U.S. is $5. Canada/Mexico shipping is $10, and overseas is $15 (it's a good size package). Keith
Full information on upgrading is available as a short download file in the Right Answers library section. The INTRO.TXT file if I remember right… Keith
There might be a version of the old projector that operates correctly under 2.04 of AmigaDOS, there were some changes made for the German language version that had some fixes for that, I'll see if I can find it and send it to you to see if it fixes the…
We're working on some more sophisticated demos for uploading, however, we've found that the smaller demos get downloaded more often as they don't take such a long time to aquire. Expect some new demos to be made available here soon…. I do have a couple of games that were written…
Oh, and I forgot, you can input values that contain decimal points which is documented in Appendix D (on D-4). A conversion such as: txt$="27.52" n = txt$ will result in setting "n" to 2752, and the system variable decimal.places to 2, indicating that the number is multiplied times 10…
If I understand your question correctly, you can easily convert a string that contains numeric digits into a numeric variable with a simple assignment: val = txt$ This can also be performed if the numeric digits are imbedded within a longer string: dim txt[100] txt$="abcd93efgh" n = txt$[5] This will…
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Message #31355
I have no idea whatsoever of the capabilities of Gold Disk's Video Director, as we at Right Answers are in no way affiliated with Gold Disk. The only relation is the fact that we produce an animation program (not a video editing program) called The Director version 2. Keith P.S.…
A LOADFAST done with no FAST RAM will allocate CHIP RAM if available, but treat it as if it were FAST RAM, therefore you will be unable to DISPLAY it directly, and BLIT operations will be emulated with the processor instead of using the blitter. Keith
No, The Director's sound module is tied to The Director and will not run stand alone. Sorry. Keith
Ok, the problem you are having, is that DPaint will automatically create an ANIM with a 2 frame overlap, unconditionally assuming that you want to loop the ANIM. However, for a pingpong, you don't want to overlap, as you are experiencing, that will cause it to play to the end…
I've uploaded the smaller projector, as soon as someone validates it you'll have it. And bug reports? Start a thread, this is as good a place as any. Keith
First priority was to get the upgrade file up, I will be posting a demo or two soon… Keith
There is an example of chaining multiple ANIM files from hard disk using The Director version 2, in the library of the Right Answers section of the Amiga Vendor forum. This example will overlap playback and loading of 'n' ANIM files and can be tuned for no delay at the…
Upgrade information for The Director version 2 is contained in the info message in the library. You will also find (or soon find) the latest upgrades since the version 2 release which are directly available in the library, along with several example scripts that provide features not specifically addressed in…
Hi, Once the Right Answers section is set up in the Vendor Forum we will be posting the latest versions of everything, (including a distributable upgrade for The Director version 2 portions that are otherwise not distributable, such as DEdit, etc.). Hey Steve, what's happened to that contract? Haven't seen…
Hi, Sure enough, online support for The Director version 2 is in the process of moving to the CompuServe vendor forum. We're awaiting the contract now. Keith Doyle