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>> The problem is that Mathamatica went bankrupt and took all their >> software with them! I've used some of Mathmatica's software (Tempra Pro, Media Author). What is currently happening is that the company that WROTE the software got the rights back and is currently upgrading and planning to re-release…
>> avalon.chinalake.navy.mil It's the Net repository for 3D meshes, >> texture mpas, IPAS examples, etc. Thanks!
>> Hopefully your sysadmin people can get you access to avalon. Since >> it's the Net's repository for meshes and the like, no-one on the Net >> should surf without it. I missed the first part of this thread. If this is refering to an area of the InterNet, could…
>> "Do I need to clear the parameters and start over, or can I just add a >> correct one" >> In theory the last one wins. However, each swapdir gets set >> in turn, which means that if you have one pointing to an illegal location, >> it might…
>> if I were you I write down all the parameters you need then clear the >> entire config out and start again. For example, using cfig386 -clear and >> then doing cfig386 3ds.exe – (new parameters). that way you'd be sure >> which ones are active. Sounds good. I…
>> sounds like your -swapdir parameter is pointing to the wrong place. >> When you type cfig386 3ds.exe in your 3ds directory what is the list of >> parameters? I check that, and it's got several "swapdir"s set up. Do I need to clear the parameters and start over, or…
>> Of course, Autodesk is going to put together a little user event as >> well. Details to come in July. I'll be looking…
I had an interesting problem when I was trying to batch render a flic. I'm sure it's my fault for tweaking around with Cfig386. I got the error message "Cannot create G:\\—–.tmp" Any ideas?
>> Thanks for the report, Greg. Say, is anyone organizing a 3DS-related >> get-together in Orlando?? The local SigGraph or the new local 3D Animators club may be up to something. I'll post anything I hear in this area. cya, Greg
#Robotruck
Message #105407
My message file got corrupted and I'd like to get in touch with the person who did Robotruck. Can anyone help me out? Thanx in advance. Greg Cason
>> We've Booked rooms at the Red Roof Inn 1-407-352-1507. It's Number 12 >> on the Advance Announcement fold out flyer. Actually it looks like it's >> right next to the Orange County Convtion Center. So What's your Verdict? >> Thumbs Up or Down. The Red Roof should be fine.…
>> me and me mate, Alan Iglesias, are booked at the Comfort Inn on >> International Drive. Is that an OK place? Should I bring my kevlar body >> suit? Really, I'm not a scaredy cat, honest Any hotel actually ON International Drive is fine. Leave the body suit at…
>> hanks for the heads up on the SIGGRAPH location. Any chance you could >> rattle off a couple hotels that would better choices? The best advice is stick to International Drive or the Disney (may be called Buena Vista Area) hotels. Those are all good locations and you don't…
>> I am not sure if we have talked. Viewpoint DataLabs may be a place >> for you to check out. We have just completed a Dataset, known also as >> wireframe, which is a very high detail of the skull. In addition, we have >> just completed a very…
#NOT PC?
Message #103552
>> I am wondering if anyone here has done, or thought of doing, >> politically incorrect animated humor or sarcasm or whatever you might want >> to call it. If you have, I would be interested in what you did with it. >> If you just thought about it, why…
#New 3DS'er in town
Message #103551
>> I sure do hope you'll show up at Siggraph. Florida is not a very >> expensive place, by any stretch, but I imagine if you do a lot of Disney >> and other tourist stuff you could spend a lot. Check out some local >> Orlando hotels and stuff,…
Thanx for your reply.
Since computer pixels are square, you'll want an aspect ration of 1.0 The formula for NTSC (and I think it works for PAL, too) is HEIGTH divided by WIDTH times 1.3333 Super. Thanks for the info. Maybe in the next upgrade, this will be automatic.
The correct ratio should be the same as 640×480 which is 1. I once knew how to calculate ratio's but as most of them are already in my head, I've forgotten how to do it. Thanx much. (Math is icky, isn't it? B-)
#101655-
sound with flics
Message #102355
*Have you checked out mmplay from S'Blaster..playing fli's in windows is a drag *cos' of windows pallet restrictions….(win reserves the first 10 or 16 colors *for their menu system) That's nothing a little palette manipulation won't solve… I prefer Windoze to DOS for MultiMedia.
#101423-
download protocol
Message #101779
*I downloaded OZCIS but I'm loath to spend time setting it *up when I've got no time in my life anymore 🙁 Oh well, I'd better bite the *bullet and give OZCIS a try. Ozcis works fine for me. It takes about 3-5 hours to set up properly, then it…
#Aspect Ratios
Message #101582
I'm going to be rendering some FLC files in 320×240 resolution (don't ask…B-) Does anyone know the correct aspect ration to use, or the formula to calculate this. The FLCs will be displayed as part of a screen that will be in 640×480. Thanx, Greg Cason
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#Balthasar's Nightmare
Message #101581
Alan, I've sold Autodesk products for over (5) five years now and not once in those five years has a student ever purchased a full blown legal copy of AutoCAD or 3D Studio from me upon graduation…nor from the other 5 dealers I speak to on a regular basis. Much…
is it normal for anipro to have only 64k memory left after shelling out to dos ?, and for it to take long periods to load ?? Even on a machine with 20 megs of RAM (486-66mhz based) ??? Does this have something to do with the parameters exe is…
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#Forensic Animators
Message #100954
I'm looking for someone who may have done a forensic animation depicting what is reffered to as "Closed Head" Injury. Also Animations depicting what is commonly called Whiplash or Neck Strain. If anyone has completed such an animation(s), and especially if it has already been accepted as "evidence" or Illustrative…
Animator Pro Crash
Message #73639
I'm having a problem with Animator Pro v. 1.3. My computer is a 386/33 with 16 megs RAM, 634 base memory free, and a math co. I use Dos 6.2, DoubleSpace, and QEMM for memory management. Initially, it would take several minutes to load (sometimes 5) whereas before it only…
#Animator Pro 1.3 Lockup
Message #73554
I'm having a problem with Animator Pro 1.3 I recently upgraded my DOS to 6.2. I also run DoubleSpace and QEMM 7.03. I have 634 of my base memory free. The machine is 16 megs RAM. – I can't even load AAPro anymore. I get a "System Halted" message and…
3D Studio for sale
Message #55090
Roger, Did you call me about buying 3DS? Greg Cason
As I mentioned, I will obviously first try to sell the entire set before I split it up. No offense is intended towards your offer. I have several offers on the "extras" alone. Sorry for the misunderstan [Ading.
3D studio still for sale. I'm selling it at a price that will save money even considering the price of upgrading to 3.0. Includes all original install disks, all manuals, hardware lock, $1600.00 worth of professional Datasets as well as some of my own original datasets, materials, etc. Post me…
#3D Studio 4 Sale
Message #53939
Due to a career move, I'm selling 3D Studio 2.01a with all the original dianuals, and licenses. I also have an extensive collection of Dat asets for sale. I'm asking 2200.00 for the whole lot. Post me here or call me at (407) 898-7522 with any serious offers.
#2.01 of 3DS
Message #33073
I'm using version 2.0 of 3DS. How would I get 2.01? Would I have to go through my ADesk dealer, or is it just a few files? Anyone's help is appreciated. Thanx in advance.
downloading
Message #32825
I'd like to download a few files (mapbox.zip, gamma.zip, and dragon.zip) but when I tried to do so, I got the error message "file not found What am I doing wrong? Can you fill me in on the proper procedure? Thanx, Greg Cason [ [A [A/exit
downloading
Message #32824
#modeling question
Message #20523
I ran across what may be a bug in 3DS2. I took a model of a male figure (from ViewPoint) and reworked it extensively. To save time I halved him down his centerline during modeling. When I mirrored the model, Iseveral parts were out of place and it took me…
yes, we need the detail unfortunately. Someone typed out a POCO for AniPro whih may work if I can figure out how to load it.
Thanks. It worked fine for matching the beat of the music to the frame numbers. Unfortunately, the file will be too big (125 seconds times 30 frames per second) to play inside the 3DS player at a set speed.
Thanks for your help. I'll give it a try.
Thank you very much for your help. I'm sure one of these solutions should work for me. I'm going to try to set the VIEW/FLIC playback in the keyframer to 30rames per sec. The reason we cannot lay the tape first is that the song will already have been produced…
syching anims
Message #20172
Still looking for some help on synching an animation to music. My problem is that the viewer in 3ds2 plays back at 20 frames per second, whereas I will be rendering to SVHS at 30 frames per second. I know you can speed up the player, but does anyone know…
synching animations
Message #20068
I'm having a problem synching an animation to music. I want to be able to make a FLC to check the movement, but don't know how to get either 3DS2 or AniPro to playback at exactly 30 frames per second. The final product will be rendered frame-by-frame to SVHS. Anyone…
Thanks for the answer, James. How do I break things apart? (I'm a real novice at Corel 2.01….) The welding I can do.
#3D plants
Message #18306
Has anyone seen or heard of any third party developers that have a selection of 3-D plants (trees, shrubs, etc,) suitable for use in 3DS2? I'm definitely in the market if I can find some. Thanks for everyone's help. Greg Cason
#help!
Message #18167
I'm having trouble importing DXF and AI files into 3ds2. I have no specific goals in this area, I just want to see what it can do. Has Anyone had any luck (or failures) in this area you can share with me?
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#Stacker + 3ds problem?
Message #13681
I use 3DS with s Stacker and have had no problems. What speed is your 386?
Phil, Thanks for the advice on my 3DS problem. After I stripped down the Config.sys, the problem went away. Thanx for your reply.