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Thanks Steven, that may help out. I was looking for a more useful package, similar to the media1.exe file in "Utilities", but this doesn't look like it will load the flic into memory either. I will give the player a look.
#Windows
Message #195400
Hi! I am trying to set up a small demo of some of the things I do, including 3DS animations under windows NT. I was going to use Authorware Pro, but I can find no way to load and unload a .flc in memory (I have 64 Mb), so that…
Forensic Seminars
Message #186159
Do you happen to have any material (i.e- an outline) of your forensic animmation seminars? I will be putting on a few local seminars dealing with computer animation for litigation purposes, and I would like to gear it towards 3DS. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx in advance -Kevin…
Yeah, and it has to be fairly detailed, at least at the start. I am looking into Metaballs as we speak…. Thx- Kevin
Steven! That sounds like it will do the trick. I will give it a try. Thanks.
Thanks for the info, Jeffrey, I will consider it. -Kevin
#Cell Division
Message #159893
Hi, does anyone have an idea on how I could create cell division within 3D Studio? The cells would need to divide and replicate. Any hints or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -Kevin
1991 VW
Message #113987
I am looking for a 1991 VW rabbit mesh model for an accident reconstruction. Viewpoint has an 86 VW Cabriolet, which is similar, but I would like to know if anyone, or any firm (like Viewpoint) has a closer model. -Kevin
Printing 3D files
Message #73714
No problem, thanks Jeffrey Happy New Year to you and those at Adesk. -Kevin
#Printing 3D files
Message #73713
Chuck, that helps tremendously! I will have to be upgrading though. We only have a Mac IIfx with 16 Mb of RAM. Pretty slow.
#Printing 3D files
Message #73103
We are using a Canon CLC500 to print .tga files from 3DS and other graphic packages. Is there any 'rules-of-thumb' applicable to setting up a 3DS file so that chosen RGB color on screen is optimized on the final print? Thx Kevin
#8-
bit PERIOD!
Message #40379
Sorry Yann, but I finally tried the high palette on a short 19 frame .flc that I needed. The results are the same as usual—poor. Lots of pixelation in several areas. If you can duplicate the problem, how come I cannot get it fixed? Am I the only person who…
#8-
bit PERIOD!
Message #38314
You know I am really beginning to hate this program! I have been using 3D Studio since release 1.0 came out, including teaching for the local ATC, and established it as an MTC. I was present at the first annual MTC managers meeting, and though I am no longer with…
Thanks Greg! -Kevin
#Human Eye
Message #37802
What camera settings(i.e.- lense and FOV) in 3D Studio would best represent the view of normal human eyesight? For instance, when driving a car, how far should the target be in front of the camera? Does the FOV for a given lense give a good approximation of periperal sight? (for…
I just recieved V1.48 from Anjon and Assoc. recently. I did not know anything about the decal module, perhaps you could elaborate. What does it do? I agree about the speed in windows. It is very fast, yet to move from module to module seems cumbersome at times. -Kevin
#Playmation
Message #36927
Bob! good to hear from you again! I do not have version 1.47, but there is a new version of the render24 coming out this week. Inverse kinematics AND collision avoidance are coming, as well as some nifty decaling tools from what I hear. What do you think of the…
Playmation
Message #36436
Wishing to correspond with individuals that have purchased and are using Will Vinton's Playmation software. Please E-mail reply to Kevin Huberdeau, 71520,2053. -Kevin
Thanks Gary, Sounds like the problem. -Kevin
#What's wrong?
Message #31704
Gary, I have my anti-aliasing set to high (usually do). The problems arises only when I do an animation with a flat mirror reflection. I have several exercises mapped out that utilize the flat mirror settings, (the students really like them), and it always seems to happen. Just this morning…
Geez, thanks Gary, I will check out that setting. -Kevin
#What's wrong?
Message #31477
Just when I thought I knew it all…… I have created an exercise for 3D Studio. The compilation of the scene and animation involves the use of texture mapping and the automatic reflection mapping (for the floor). The animation simply has two objects entering the scene. One spotlight is in…
HELP!
Message #35175
Well, I have partial success. By fiddling with the DIP switches, I can get the drive to be accessed during bootup. (I even get the laser sound this time). But I still cannot access the drive after the machine boots. It seems as if there is only one-way data transfer.…
Thanks for the info Kevin, I have stripped it down completely, and also used another computer, in fact I have been swapping between two while trying to get the drive to work. I have not tried the newer driver, but will keep trying, thx. -Kevin
#Merry Christmas/HELP!
Message #34954
Thanks for the info Kevin, I read the Laser3.txt file. It offered some good suggestions. I downloaded MSCDEX ver. 2.20 to try that. Same results. It just will not access the drive. For the life of me I cannot figure out how I got it running before. Is it possible…
#Merry Christmas/HELP!
Message #34841
Merry Christmas ALL! I have a little problem, I hope you people can help me out with. I have a 486-50 clone system, and I have been trying to get this CD-ROM to work. I had the CD working in another machine, but that was a while back. I suspect…
Just got back from Siggraph and the MTC managers meeting. Too bad you were not there, I was hoping to meet you. The new demo tape is phenomenal to say the least. Some outstanding animations. The Autodesk booth (as far as I could tell) was always full, and Gary and…
Ok got it. Thanks a lot for your help. -Kevin
Thanks Jack, that sounds well worth a try. What about printing? -Kevin
#Screen Capture
Message #18354
What if you wanted to do a screen capture of the 3D Studio modules in order to get a good print out. What programs would be good, and what capacity would the printer need to be so that a good image was printed. (I am writing curriculum). We have Hijaak…
#16884-
2-D shaper problems
Message #16935
Similar problems in R2. -Kevin
Ahh.. You have jogged my memory. I remember Bezier patches as being particularly interesting. Is this something for the wishlist? I take it that you no longer use wavefront. How come? -Kevin
That is fine I will check my source. What would you say is a good price? So far I have only a quote of $500 for a used t32. Is this fair market value? -Kevin
You could probably see forever in Saskabush…. -Kevin p.s. Say how about them Oilers?, I will feel funny about Chicago in July…..
No, but I know someone who has, and may be looking to unload some, for a fair price. -Kevin
Thanks Jeff, I will consider your comments -Kevin
#Targa boards
Message #15466
Any clues as to what an old Targa 16 or Targa 32 may be worth? -Kevin
What do you mean the only Canadian here eh? Wavefront has two types of patches. At least the last time I was able to use it. Correct? Is there not quite a difference between the two? Which will relate more closely to what 3D Studio can do? -Kevin
soundblaster
Message #10119
Does anyone know of a good utility, or program that will run soundblaster pro .VOC files, in conjunction with ani pro .flc files? Any help would be greatly appreciated. -Kevin
I've been following your messages on asoft for months now. I'd surely love to see your tape. Kevin Huberdeau, P.Eng 60 Amber Cres. St. Albert, Alberta Canada, T8N 2J1 ph: (403) 458-2919
Thanks for taking time out from 3ds R2, and your message. I'm really looking forward to the new version. -Kevin