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Hello Mark, I'm interested. Whatis the price?? regards, Mark
IDEAS Software??
Message #146435
Hello John >SDRC I-DEAS can export several different formats, including Wavefront, IGES and stereolithography, depending on which optional packages they've purchased.< Thanks for the response. I'll send a message tomorrow at work and find out. How will the answer help me get it to 3DS?? Is there a conversion program…
IDEAS Software??
Message #145980
Does anyone know anthing about softwarefor workstations called Ideas? If so is it possible to convert a 3D solid model into anything 3DS can use. Maybe by way of ACAD. thanks, Mark
Hello, Thanks for replying. I just got my P90 today. I'm going to put the PAR in tonight. Maybe I won't have any problems(g). Thanks again, Mark
#PAR Install Help
Message #144538
I'm waiting for my P90 and have run out of time. I'm trying to install my PAR in my 486 and am having problems. I have the case open and the Micropolis HD is sitting outside. It seems the PAR is not recognized. The error is. Warning — Invalid Base…
Hello Paul Sorry 🙂 about using the tips before checking with you. I am able to change the credits. Mark
Hello Paul – Great tips!!! I hope you don't mind – I used your tips in our Aug. Newsletter. Of course you received credit. If you want I'll mail you one if you give me an address. Mark
Wimshurst Machine
Message #117048
Hello everyone – I was wondering if those of you that have looked at my Wimshurst machine would mind letting me know what you think. I have been away on vacation so I don't know if anyone commented. I realize the backround is too much. Anything positive (g) would be…
#sexy lady
Message #114660
Hello Ara – You might try and contact Andrew Paquette. He is a comic book artist that uses 3DS and a member of our user group in Boston. He might have something for you. I have seen his name in the forum but I don't have his ID number. Maybe…
Brian – Thanks for the quick response. I also think it was a one time thing but wanted to check. Thanks again – Mark
Brian – It was a one time problem. It has never happened before. After it happened I kept hitting escape. After about 1 minute a partial 3DS screen came up. As I moved the mouse eventually the rest of the screen came up. I looked at the shaper and lofter.…
#3DS Crash
Message #113566
While I was in the box mode I selected an object – 3DS crashed and gave me the following message. Allocator error: Invalid handle: 35975C It did save my mesh. Any ideas what caused this? This is the first time this has ever happened. Mark
Joe Keep you're day job 🙂 >lofted faces reversed< Any ideas? Mark
Ted – Everyone's a comedian (g)!! >lofted faces reversed< Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Mark
#Lofter Problem pt3
Message #113282
Hello all – I found out what was happening. Some of the faces were flipped. I just did a object flip and all was well. It's fun writing to myself 🙂 I even get answers. I wonder if it's the same as talking to myself? Mark
Lofter Problem-pt2
Message #113261
The shape seems to be OK in the editor. The problem occurs when I render it with any material. Mark
Lofter Problem
Message #113260
I'm trying to loft a specific shape of a pulley attached to a shaft. Ive benn having many problems with this. I'll try to show the shape. I uploaded the lofted shape showing the problem(3ds library-pulley.gif). xxxxxxxx x x x x x x x x x x xxxxxxxxx x x…
Get rich with 3DS?
Message #110892
Hello Paul Thanks for the info. We would love to showcase your demo reel (1/2" VHS, returned if needed) at our user group meeting. I can get any other formats copied to VHS. We have many experienced 3D Studio professionals at our monthly meeting in Boston. I'm sure many would…
#Get rich with 3DS?
Message #110827
Paul – Where should I look for you on the InterNet? Mark rmbesset.@mit.edu
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Missing Messages
Message #110378
John Thanks for the tip. Access speed has improved greatly. I don't know if this is the problem as I am getting ready to download some messages now. Will let you know. thanks – Mark
Missing Messages
Message #110376
Brian – I'm sure that I haven't downloaded the messages. All the messages are listed by date then Forum. I'm trying to download some tonight so I will let you know how it works. thanks- Mark
#Missing Messages
Message #110170
Hello Brian – I seem to be having some trouble when I download messages. I'm using WINCIM. I might select 12 message threads and it appears that all have been downloaded. When I select the Autodesk software to view in my filing cabinet only some of the messages are there.…
Hello Casey – I haven't received any info from Viewpoint except for a flyer. Has ther been a problem? regards – Mark
Meshes on CD/ROM
Message #104288
> We just got the CD's in. Did you get any more newsletters or brochures? Let me know. < I haven't received any additional material as of Thur. I'm going to start to layout the newsletter today (Fri). Looking foward to your story. Plenty of room. I might have put…
Hello Ara – I thought I put their phone number in my message. If not it's 800-854-4496. regards, Mark
#Digimation Catalog
Message #102945
Hello Everyone – I just received a new catalog from Digimation. You should check it out. It's dedicated only to 3DS. First I've seen. There are many items, Software, some hardware many discounts. 800-854-4496. Mark
Meshes on CD/ROM
Message #101588
Hello Alan – It's taken me many years and quite a bit of practice before I was able to drive into our famous tunnels without looking. I am also trained to challenge anyone trying to cross the streets downtown. It's great fun watching the tourists faces. Mark
Michele – Missed you last night. I hope everything went well with your publisher. Is this the same publisher publishing your XXX 3DS stories for worldwide distribution in the adult section of my local bookstore? Joe D. from the group mentioned that he is going to try and get a…
#IPAS
Message #101392
Hello YOST Group – I received my brand new flyer on the new IPAS routines yesterday. They look great but I didn't get a chace to read much of it. My problem is I passed it around at our user group tonight and it seemed to vanish!!!! Are you using…
Hello David – I didn't associate Vermont with you. I didn't know you traveled so far. I hope you can make the meeting Thur. If you have any work please gring it. It can be something in progress. I'm bringing a video of a "work in progress." All I said…
Meshes on CD/ROM
Message #101061
Hello Don – There is a 3ds User Group meeting tomorrow (Thur) night at Wentworth Institute of Technology. It is from 6:00PM-9:00PM in building 8 room 426. Directions – From the north: Take Routes 1 or 93 to Storrow Drive. Take the Fenway-Kenmore Exit. Proceed on the Fenway Exit overpass…
Hello Casey – Our meeting is Thur. so it's too late for anything else this month. If you want to get something to me in the next couple of weeks that would be fine for the next newsletter. I did receive a brochure (thanks!) but no CD. Were they mailed…
Alan – Thanks for the suggestions on flowing liquid. I will give Schreiber a call Monday about Python PXP IPAS3. I have enough info to try a couple of different things. If I get anything that works I'll let you know. Mark
Hello Casey – Thanks for your quick response. I hope I'm not out of line but we could use 15-20 catalogs/newsletters. We are putting out our first newsletter (since last year) also putting your phone number in it. If you would like more of a plug please send me another…
Meshes on CD/ROM
Message #99135
Hello Casey – Could you send me your 5 free Dataset's and a new catalog. Mark Bessette M.I.T. 77 Mass Ave. Rm 4-309 Cambridge, MA 01239 If you would like to send a couple of extra catalog's and/or Datasets I would be more than happy to pass them out at…
Hello Brian – Looks like I put my foot in my mouth again 🙂 I guess because it's the first time uploading anything I'm a little (ALOT) sensitive. I'm rather new to 3ds and I've seen some of the others fabulous work. thanks for the fast response. mark
#Trying to get help
Message #99083
Hello – I posted this message Tue. night. It was on the forum one day (WED). Is this a stupid question? Should I know how to do this? Is my GIF "THAT" bad? I am by no means an expert but I'm trying to learn. Should I do this in…
Liquid Flow
Message #98830
I'm trying to do an animation and could use some help. I have a solid cylinder that morphs to being transparent. Then tubes from outside the frame connect to each inlet and outlet. I need to show liquid (color or design not critical) flowing into 8 tubes and filling part…
2d Shaper
Message #95805
Steven – Your solution was just what I was looking for. I just deleted the outer shape and I'm left with my original. Thanks – mark
Hello Ted – I tried your method and another from Steven Elliot. In order to keep my original size as the outside shape what he told me seems to work. ie:clone the object on top of the original, I then have my original outlined on the inside & outside -…
2d Shaper
Message #95600
Hello everyone – I seem to have a problem when I create a outline of a shape in the 2D Shaper. When I create the outline my original shape changes to a slightly larger shape. Am I missing something. Thanks – mark
1. I'm enjoying the tutorials but wish there were more new stuff from the R2 books. Rate – 9.5 2. I don't want to see the major parts of the documentation implemented in an on-line help format. Going through the tutorials I have the book open on my left, soda…
Autodesk support
Message #90141
Hello Joe – I just downloaded WINCIM about two weeks ago. It's Ver 1.2. I hope this is the newest version. I just checked the 3d studio libraries and there is definitely not any numbers. thanks – mark
Thanks – mark
#Autodesk support
Message #88781
Hello – I have a very simple problem (for a simple mind). I am using WINCIM and am trying to locate lib 9. When I choose libraries there are listings for each section (ie. 3d studio, animator) but no lib or section 9. Could you help?
#Inside 3D Studio
Message #87162
I tried to place an order for "Inside 3D Studio" from my local bookstore (Harvard COOP in Cambridge, MA). After waiting about 3 weeks the bookstore called to inform me that NRP would not give them a discount, so if I ordered from them I would be paying more for…
Trident
Message #86911
Does anyone have a phone number for Trident Graphics. I have a friend that needs new drivers for windows 3.1 and acadR12? He has a TVGA 8900C graphics card. thanks mark
Hello Merlin – What boat were you on. I was on the John Marshall SSBN 611B (71-73) mark
The Boston (actually Cambridge) forum (pitch) is at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St. It's about 3 or 4 blocks from Harvard Sq. It runs from 8:30 – 11:00. You should call 800-225-1149 to register.
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