This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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I registered my A-Studio and requested the update and the manual. I received both within a couple weeks. The update was less than a week. The printed manual was the next week. It was probably more prompt than that, but I am out of town during the week and can…
Mark, I've been hearing a lot about Animator Studio since last September when it officially debuted, but have received nothing from Autodesk regarding upgrading my current version of Animator Pro. Why haven't I heard anything via official channels? Why bother sending in the registration forms? I have also heard about…
I'm located in Victoria. There are so many things that AutoDesk does that don't make sense that I don't think it is out of line to question their commitment to the customer. I think it is completely wrong to not know that a dealer is out of business. No excuses…
I'm in Canada too so I hope someday I'll get something in the mail regarding this. I have phoned them, and they told me to contact the local dealer. In typical brain dead Adesk fashion they didn't even know the dealer was out of business. Nobody at Adesk will answer…
I'm curious regarding this offer as I have yet to receive anything at all from AutoDesk regarding upgrades to Animator Pro. I'm still waiting to be contacted. I have received e-mail but that doesn't really count since anybody can e-mail me with any sort of bogus offer. What does AutoDesk…
#Animator Studio
Message #169835
When can I expect some info regarding Animator Studio? I registered my copy of Animator Pro so that I would be informed of upgrades. So far I haven't heard anything but rumours. My dealer doesn't exist anymore, so that is not an option. Joe Feldman Victoria, BC
I don't go to very many trade shows, (since they are always out of town, during working hours) so I only read what Autodesk sends in the way of press releases and such. There isn't any thing in the launch release that says, "by the way this is all wishful…
AutoDesk "launched " Animator Studio last September. How can you launch a product that doesn't exist? Something about ethics comes to mind.
Animator Studio R.1
Message #158211
I've been interested in upgrading to Animator Studio since it was officially launched last September. I haven't heard a peep from my "dealer" who sold me Animator Pro. Will I be getting any official info from Autodesk on this mysterious product? I would also like an 800 number (accessible from…
Edge Magazine
Message #91040
The March issue of Edge magazine has a pretty good article about 3D graphics and game programming. It also does a very brief anecdotal comparison of 3D Studio versus Silicon Graphics platforms. Very flattering comments re: 3D Studio. It also quotes a price for a fully equipped 3D Studio platform…
Yes, they're about $300 U.S.
Dave, Digimation has produced some very good tapes (I bought them last year and never regretted it). I'm not sure if they are updated to 3.0 yet. Digimation 315 St. Anthony St. Luling, LA 70070 (504)785-3969 800-854-4496
Brian, I'm not sure what you saw but there is a 3D coaster program available in which you design and build a coaster then "ride" it. It's either produced or distributed by Disney, don't recall which. Costs $30 Canadian here in Victoria.
Wayne, Thanks for taking the time to reply. Re: CADD Skills Standards. I think it is a great idea to look at ways of evaluating skills in various drafting disciplines, but have you thought of how to acquire the skills? You mention Plant Design as one of the disciplines that…
Thanks Ian, I'll try that route. J.F.
#.flc to MAC?
Message #79895
Does anyone know a method of translating a .flc file so it can be viewed on a MAC? I do not have a MAC, so the solution will have to be as PC based as possible. Is there a MAC equivalent of ANIPLAY?
Joe: Thanks for your reply. This thread is getting long and tired. While I'm not against inexpensive software that is not my main concern. The point I made about the position that was advertised being open to any drafter in pre-CAD times was meant to imply any qualified drafter. What…
Pat: I think one of the best ways to learn is with an instructor and a computer running the software. A combination of self-paced learning with someone to help when there is a problem. At least that's what I found in my own case. That is not always possible. Not…
James: The only people who can take advantage of these offers are students at Universities. How does this help the many people who are not enrolled in University but still need to learn CAD? These offers are not available at most Community Colleges. Degree granting Institutions only. What other Software…
James: On keeping with the theme of " Why I have to know all the CAD programs and why the Software companies in order to protect their dealers make it impossible to learn without buying": A recent quote from an advertisement in today's paper: "Candidate will have extensive knowledge with…
Murph', I agree that it would make sense for this particular outfit to migrate to a more mainstream product like AutoCAD. But this particular person was convinced that using ClarisCAD on a Mac gave him an advantage over his competition. He claimed he could produce drawings several times faster. Who…
James: I welcome change. I started taking AutoCAD classes several years ago when I saw what was happening in drawing office. I took all the courses I could find. I bought a computer(I bought Tony Hotchkiss' old 286), some affordable software(Generic CAD) and (several computers later) eventually found some work.…
James: I've been working 25 years and fortunately have spent most of that time in work that I enjoy. I have been doing drafting and model building for both architects and engineers. The problem I have is that I can't get enough work these days. The engineering model business has…
Dave: I realise this thread is getting old(so am I), plus my head is getting sore from banging it. So this is it. >>Wrong! People who have drive etc will find a way, and people who pirate software and xerox manuals are crooks.>> In all the threads of this discussion…
Dwayne: Your perception of the universe is not mine. I recently lost a chance for some work because I had no experience with Claris CAD. I tried to learn it. I rented a computer 'cause I didn't have a MAC($280), got onto MACAPS forum and said "okay guys, how do…
Dave: I've checked out the local schools and the pickings are slim. The nearest ATC is probably 3 hours away. I went to the local tech school and asked about their CAD courses. Not enough demand. I think they were teaching typewriter repair:-). It gets depressing. I've decided to put…
Dwayne: I have some definite opinions on the topic of education, especially in regards to software. When the tools we used in our jobs were "hard" (typewriters, pencils, etc.) access to the knowledge of how to operate these tools was accessible. You could go to a library and take out…
Dave: I understand what everyone is saying about having to buy software in order to learn it. Problem is, I don't agree with it. I think there should be a legitimate way to upgrade your skills without spending thousands of dollars. J.F.
Dave: > The point I've been trying to get across is that I don't want to "have" the software, I just want to learn it. Right now there is no legitimate way for people to learn software without incurring outrageous costs. If you are not a big engineering firm the…
Evan: The point I'm trying (and obviously failing)to make is that it is not a matter of buying one (1) program. If it were only that simple. I work for engineering companies using their software and their hardware. Clients expect that you can use their software, and all things being…
I know it's no longer sold. The question is how do I learn it? If the software companies don't provide an avenue for legitimate educational needs then what is the solution? I have put this question on several forums and have not had a response from a software vendor. I'm…
I'd like to get my 2 cents (Cdn.) into this discussion. I have been a drafter/modelmaker for many years. Before CAD programs existed all you needed when you showed up for a job was your reference material, scales, templates and pencils. Now you have to know AutoCAD, Microstation, MiniCAD, Claris…
Page 220 of October 12, 93 pc magazine contains the following line "Altamira, a new venture funded by Autodesk and research computer scientist Dr. Alvy Ray Smith…….". J.F.
Thanks for information! I think my next stop is to talk to the Truevision and Matrox people now that I have a better idea what kind of questions to ask. thanks. J.F.
Thanks for the quick response, but I still have a couple questions. I have literature from Matrox and Targa describing a variety of their products. Not one of them is described as a "framebuffer". I can buy an ATI card with 2 or 3 Mgs of ram, does that make…
#Framebuffers
Message #48408
I have been thinking of upgrading my graphics card and have been hearing the term "framebuffer" used. Where in the operation of 3d studio does the lack of a framebuffer become apparent? When is a graphics card a framebuffer? When is it not a framebuffer? How do I know when…