This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Another possibility is this – Not all computers are created equal! Computers with seemingly identical specs (486, x Mbs of RAM and HD, SVGA display card w/xMb RAM) can be vastly different in performance depending upon a large number of factors: 1) Hard drive setup – how was the drive…
I was aware of this fact regarding the PAR, since DOS sees the PAR drive as another (albeit special) system drive. But the PVR isn't seen the same way. I have a friend with an HP SureStore 2000 2Gb tape backup. The SCSI driver that is initiated on bootup appears…
>> >Incorrect – the 486 DXn series chips from AMD DO have the FPU in the CPU. I am running one in this machine. Performance is what you would expect from a 486.< You didn't say you had a DX in the message I saw. That doesn't help explain why…
Whoa! Did I mistype my reply? (I just checked and I see that I didn't). Let me clarify! My 486-DX4 100 is NOT faster than a Pentium 130 . . . not by a long shot! It performs a little slower than a 75 Mhz Pentium. The best way to…
>>Are you saying the T2000 is now PAR-like?
Mark – don't sell the Targa 2000 short. I have used both, and I honestly can't solidly recommend one over the other. Each product appeals to people that have a particular approach to their work. Trying to decide on which is better is like trying to decide which rendering solution…
PMJI – but everyone here seems to be missing the point of what software is being used to output the image to print is every bit as important as the resolution of the image. An image printed with a good quality RIP package can look like a photo print when…
Incorrect – the 486 DXn series chips from AMD DO have the FPU in the CPU. I am running one in this machine. Performance is what you would expect from a 486. It isn't a speed demon when compared to a 130 Mhz Pentium, but it does well for CAD…
Pros – good board, excellent performance. Cons – hard to get with 4 or 8 Mb. Popular board, so not a lot of discounting going on.
Who wouldn't – but I bet it can't run WordStar 2.0 worth a flying – – – -?
>>How much are you asking? Remote?
They WERE MEAN-lookin' birds, weren't they? Could you imagine what GY's demo of 3dS MAX would have looked like running on that platform, as opposed to the putt-putt dual 120 P5 they were using? HA! Listen to this! Will we ever get enough horsepower on the desktop where we'll be…
Laser recorder 4 sale
Message #186551
Sony CVR-5000 laserdisk recorder – xlnt condition email fax # or request for add'l info.
#Laserdosk Rcdr 4 sale
Message #186549
Sony LVR-5000 for sale – xlnt condition e-mail fax# for price & info.
Gary – it was at the party Tues. eve. And, no, it wasn't you that said it, but one of your cohorts. Perhaps I mis-stated my question and he was referring to release of the Beta version? If so, I apologize profusely for spreading misinformation, and creating confusion amongst the…
I heard it straight from G. Yost – Yes, 3dS MAX will be multi-threaded and take full advantage of multiple processors!
I found a source for maps at Siggraph – Magellan Geographix 6464 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, CA. USA 93117 800-929-4MAPS or 805-685-3100
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When NT version?
Message #184319
The gospel according to Yost (as of 8/8/95) – Oct. '95
Saw it Tuesday at the show. Love the redesigned interface. The tree structure for object manipulation is a bold concept. Was flying on a pedestrian (when compared to the Raptor systems at the show) dual 120 Mhz pentium w/64 Mb RAM. The software is pre-beta at this time. Between all…
Configuration depends on type of work you're trying to accomplish. Minimum configuration for most of our clients 120 Mhz Pentium, 32 Mb RAM, 1+ Gb HD, display card w/2 Mb RAM, capable of 800x600x24 bit resolution. 17" monitor will ease the eye strain from the hours and hours that you…
Forrest – I agree with the others. Render to file, and then use a program that is dedicated for output to get your results. If you are attempting to plot large images, you can use programs such as Photoshop under Windows. If you are looking for high quality dithering for…
Tim – The PVR requires a daughtercard (AD-2500) to perform video capture. This is available in NTSC format only at this time. PAL version is in the works.
>>We could end up in Mexico
10-4 See you there!
Good people, all. Stick with best, you'll fly higher thn the rest.
Check out the August issue of PC Graphics and Video – there's a buyer's guide to MM portables. Gives some good examples and advice on what to look for.
Having just recently gotten into the 'dealer' gig (after 10 years as a 'user'), I can appreciate your comments. One of the aspects that I enjoy most about this line of work is having the opportunity to help people solve a problem – Production needs, software info, h/w s/w malfunctions,…
Terry – You don't know how many people have called us and been surprised when they give us a list that they want to buy, and the first thing we ask is "What are you trying to do?" Any reputable dealer will make an effort to ascertain your need based…
Greg – it would be nice to meet you again after so many years (I was the R&D guy for Dan Biggs at Digital Design in San Diego when we were beta testing 3dS r1 in 1989). Would love to drop in! Please send directions.
>> I can't even snap to a line, or do a trim
If they have it ready in time, we'll probably see it at SIGGRAPH. If not – maybe Q2 '96. This guess is just that – I have no personal contacts inside Yost Group, and no magic ball. By that time there should be some adequate compilers that will ease the…
Keep in mind that we are referring to two different entities here – one being ADESK, and the other being Yost Group. I appreciate the things that Gary Y. and his crew have accomplished, and look forward to bigger and better apps under 3dS.
The review of AS is in the August issue of PC&V. Check the July issue sidebar on Pg. 26
PMFJI – one other item to consider in the SMP equation. In this month's PC Graphics and Video it was mentioned that beyond 6 processors, SMP starts losing ground to the overhead that the OS has to expend in keeping track of threads. Which doesn't surprise me a bit. I…
Yes – NT 3.5 DOES support multiprocessing. But, the individual application software packages still have to be properly compiled to take advantage of that feature of the OS. Otherwise, the only multiprocessing that will occur is in operations that are strictly within the domain of the OS. This has been…
We offer our clients three different price/performance options when it comes to raser printing. SuperPrint (I believe the SRP is around $595), the PhotoScript board from Pisa Systems (download print/plot to board, returns system to user much faster), and Onyx. All three have advantages depending on your needs. SuperPrint is…
While this is NOT a "NO COMMENT", it's a far cry from a commitment for an immediate release. I can't recommend purchases to my clients based on the warm fuzzy feeling I get when I think about Gary Y. and his troops.
Tom – Yes, I was aware of NT being available for the Alpha, but just the fact that the operating system is available doesn't necessarily mean that the software can run on that particular platform and support all of the features that it has to offer. I believe that the…
James – it's an exciting prospect, but, as of yet, no official announcement has been made regarding support for multi-processing under NT for 3dStudio. Yost Group is keeping mum on the subject. My own stab in the dark is that they are working on it, but won't announce it unless…
Wow! Now here is a loaded question! Start by contacting your local AutoDesk dealer, find out where the local 3dStudio or other animation groups are meeting, then go hang out and ask LOTS of questions. Animators love to expound on their wealth of expertise to novitiates in the art of…
Carl – What Kevin was refering to was the scanning of a 35mm slide. The slide scanning attachments for flatbeds yield so-so results. It's the usual case where a tool that is dedicated to the task (i.e. a slide scanner) performs better than one that is modified to the chore…
NT, 3ds, and DEC Alpha
Message #178691
Fast? Definitely. Several people here have tested them. The question is . . . will the tools that we use be available to run on that system? Several people have already placed their bets on the affirmative side. We shall see.
"In the beginning . . . " Richard – the fastest utility I know of to form Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) is the Contour package from Plus 3 Software in Atlanta, Georgia. Doesn't require AutoCAD, outputs DXF files, and suggested retail is around $500. Next in line would probably be…
I Like the name . . . On the question of 3dS r5 and NT Alphas, the Yost Group reps have been repeatedly asked this question over the past few months, and they have answered . . . . NO COMMENT. Oh well, let's wait and see. We can always…
#Driver for DJ650c
Message #178619
David – I don't know of a direct 3dS driver for the 650c, but there are several alternative in the DOS / Windows world. SuperPrint for Windows does a decent job of getting the data to an attached plotter. I believe the suggested retail is somewhere around $595. The PhotoScript…
David – >> people will start asking for "I want it to look like it was made on a computer".
I agree with your estimation of Premiere. From the short look that I had at it, it definitrly appears to be feature-rich. As to specs on the system that I am using, it's your standard P100 running WFWG 3.11. The PAR does have the decimator chip. I initially had problems…
Vanny – Thanks for the response. The PAR we have does have the Decimator on it, so we are fine on that point. The installation of the PAR MCI drivers went off without a hitch, and PAR control works fine. The problem that I have is understanding the relationships between…
Help! If you're qorking today, how do you configure the PAR MCI drivers' ANI2AVI to write an AVI that readable by Premiere 4.0? Desparate for an answer for a client!
Ian – have you tried the new MCI drivers. I am trying to : 1) Run them with Premiere 4.0 (yes – I read the documentation that came with the MCI drivers) 2) Get the ANV2AVI conversion to create a file that will work with Premiere. Help!
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