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Dave, >> way back there was some mention on the forum here, that MS would probably make some sort of discount on NT available as a bundle w/ MAX.
Dave, It might, but only on NT Version 3.51.a.1.~! Looking for the darn pi symbol, Chuck
Dave, >> But that would have caused problems, too. Win95 is a transitional platform, and for users of serious apps (I suppose I mean heavy-duty mission-critical apps, like ACAD and 3DS for achitects, engineers and animators [and Photoshop & Freehand for commercial design shops & the like]) I don't really…
Peter, The important thing to remember is that it will work with virtually _any_ STL files, thereby affording a greater opportunity to cost justify itself! Chuck
Peter (and Scott), There is a stand-alone converter available from Frank Zuccaro at Aero Data (cis address 74036,3317) that will convert ANY ascii STL file into a 3DS ASCII file. Frank has had success translating from SDRC, CADDS, Pro/E, CATIA, etc. I have personally used it from Pro/E and it…
Kevin, >> If Microsoft is able to support NT applications under Win95, then you MIGHT be able to run it then.
Tim, PMJI, but I think that you made a really important observation here…. >> Now that LW is on NT there will be more competition for 3DS MAX and LW with so many 3D programs going to NT.
Steve, Thanks for the feedback! I have had the opportunity to meet Helene at last years Siggraph party and for some odd reason had not connected on using them yet. Thanks for the head slap, Chuck
#Need Clothing Mesh!
Message #117871
Although it has been quite some time since my last period of active involvement on ASOFT (we have been doin' the 90 hour week thing here at Computer Services!), I am apealing to those people who I feel are the most competent to assist me with an interesting opportunity. I…
Scott, I'm not responding to you, but adding to what you have said. On the archive question, I would like to see the following… – Allow me to specify a MAP PATH that contains the standard maps so that they can be EXCLUDED from an archive. Thus, the "stock" maps…
Ana, I see what you are saying, but I personally find 15Bit mode under Photostyler more pleasing and useful that QCDP. Under other packages it (15Bit) mode may not be quite so appealing. Good tip Ana (Did all you other "Matroxites" catch this?) Chuck
Bob, >> I'd be interested in a lesson on which cards can support 24 bit color at the higher resolutions like 1024 x 768 up to 1600 x 1200. > Would I be satisfied with 1600 x 1200 x 15 bit?
Greg, See, It;s the abuse that I miss! Feeling a little masochistic, Chuck
Bob, >> Susan and Greg Pyros have authored an article about our beloved 3DS.
John, Will do, as I have high hopes for Pavel's development work also! Chuck
Bryce (and Kevin), Thanx for the correction, and let me agree that it was one of those "weaker" moments some of us experience sometimes! I looked it up at the office when I got there this morning and yes, the Targa+ and Vista are actually doing 15Bit with a 1Bit…
John, Well I was both disapointed and surprised by the card. Sure the lack of 24Bit at 1280×1024 is depressing, but the addition of 15bit (32,000 color) support at 1600×1200 was a _very_ pleasant surprise. Chuck
One of the _killer_ features of Doom is network mode. You can have the whole office going at it across the NET. It's quite predictable though, as the first one to find the Flame Thrower is the winner!
Kevin, PMJI, but the there is a conflict in your message . 15Bit color is 32,000 colors and 16Bit color is 65,000 colors. The information I have on the Vista (and I'm sure Greg P will correct me if I'm wrong!) shows Windows support at 16Bit, or 65,000 colors. Just…
Sorry I have been so outa touch lately, but we have had a TON going on here. Good stuff dealing with the Mechanical products (Designer IS SHIPPING now!). I did glean one thing from your message that I must clarify… >> The MGA and MGAII do up to 1280×1024 at…
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MGA video card
Message #84094
Pavel, You have to see the adds before you could understand my response! I agree with everything you said (see my return message)! >> (and for 3D preview in 3DS if I will write the driver)
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MGA video card
Message #84093
Thanks Jonas!
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MGA video card
Message #84092
Andrey, >> Is this card worth getting?
John, For someone from Kansas, the Bay area is always quite a "shock", albeit a pleasant one! Chuck PS There's a Woddy Allen Movie about that "blind" stuff!
Pavel, From JT's message… >> There will be a few of us bugging them at the same time, so it should provide some results
Greg, >> Just to clarify, Pyros Partnership doesn't not carry the Autodesk educational products (or pricing)!
Andrey, >> It says that it greatly speeds up rendering in AutoCAD and 3D Studio.
John, >> I agree, I wish there were 30 hours in a day, as many here do, that would leave 6 hours for sleep.
Back in Kansas
Message #83566
Thanks to you and Alec Jason for comming over to the Embassy Suites this weekend when Greg, Ang, and I were in town. It's soooo nice to have a face for the name! I gotta sleep, Chuck PS Have you and Ang gotten over the neck strain??????
Joe Dude, If it's workin' now, we won't fix it!!!! Shakin' off the jet lag, Chuck
Peter, Sorry for the delay in the response, but I have just returned from a couple days in California. Here's what I know right now… >> Are the 3d shading B's and W's do anything in 3d Studio?
Evan, I have an 8421 and 8621 at work and was wondering how the 8521 compares to the 8621. These things are all so close in price and features, sometimes it's a toss-up. Wonderful digital controls across the board though! Chuck
Peter, >> Do think the Viper will ever be upgradable to 24 x1024x768?
Joe, The only thing I noticed was the data and parity settings on COM2. Do you really need them set for 7,E,1? Seems a little strange. Try running MSD from DOS, as I think Windows is "playing with the results". Also, does your mouse die on COM1 also? Could be…
Gus, >> Which model would give me 1280x1024x24? (That's almost 4meg worth of video memory). Who carries it?) For the PCI Bus you will have one option, the MGAII 4MB version. This is the model I have on order and can't get for a couple of weeks. Who knows, maybe…
Pavel, Glad to see that they made it, Federal Express had me a little scared for a while though. What we forgot about on the 3-Day delivery schedule from me to you is the 1/2 day time zone difference, and the fact that because of this the first day doesn't…
Steve, >> If I ever saw it in PC Connection or some discount place, I would be very disappointed. > Hats off the Mr. Yost and his crew! …….Thanks G Yost, G Pyros, M Foster, D Landis and all the rest who stick by this board to answer our dumb…
Marco, Make sure that you do one of the following… 1) If you are going to use the MESSAGES button, edit the forums and assign options to each one. You can set them to read all the NEW messages (the default setting, and the reason for you lengthy process), read…
I thought you had a "line" on something, as that would be an awfully long walk from Kansas!
Evan, As the one that has seen most of the large format monitors, where would you put the IDEK 8621 in this spectrum? We have a demo model here on a 3MB MGA board with 1600 x 1200 support and I can't imagine anything getting much better! This thing is…
Gus, Yes, and no. When I can get my hands on one (they are OEM only right now!) I will have a 4MB PCI MGA that is "supposed" to do 24-bit at 1280 x 1024. I have seen your list of requirements posted in a later message and will keep…
Dan, Your starting to scare me! Hey, you'll be missed this weekend! Chuck
Mark, By any chance are you swapping? The disk is always the "great equalizer". Render a frame and look at the swap numbers! Chuck
You may be having an interrupt or I/O base problem. Is by any chance your mouse using COM 3 or 4? You see, the ULTRA pro's are an 8514 compatible and have always had problems with com's 3 or 4 (and subsequent IRQ's and I/O bases). When you configure for…
Rafeek, There has been a significant amount of traffic here on the forum about this very subject. Let me summarize… The problem with the new vipers is related to a change in the base VGA circuitry, NOT the P9000 accelerator. VESA is your only option until Vibrant ships a pending…
Mike, PMJI, but there is one comment that I feel that I have to respond to… >> There's no bigger support problem than that required by MS Access, yet MS gives that program away. Yes, they actually charge for support phone calls, but at least you can make them.
Alan, I may be interested as I am just starting to finish my basement, and plan on including a surround system in the design. Please send me some info on this guy via EMail so I may contact him. Mucho appreciation, Chuck
Marco, Glad to see you here on the forum!! Greg's recommendations are right on, and I couldn't have said it better myself! Chuck
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#Matrox MGA board?
Message #81753
John, >> The MGA II series is around $500, and is super fast but lacks 3D hardware.
Cut Mommy some slack as she has provided you with an opportunity that many can only dream about! Hope it all works out,
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