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Thanks for your reply. Prior to the Windows 95 version of Animator Studio being available, what steps do I need to take to ensure that I receive a copy when it is released? Best wishes Cyrus
#Animator Studio for W95
Message #187754
When will the release for Animator Studio to work with Windows 95 be available? Thanks Cyrus
#Memory residue
Message #182078
Since upgrading to R4 ver c3 from R4 ver c1, if after completing a rendering sequence I execute Windows, the system hangs while Windows is loading. I came across this issue with Animator Pro a couple of years ago and I was advised to execute a particular command to clear…
Well that's good to know! Best wishes Cyrus
Thanks for the update. I sent in my registration form so I hope I will get the new release automatically as you had suggested earlier. Having just bought a 4GB hard disk, I have lots of free disk space and I allocated a huge swap file – the internal error…
I don't know why it accepted a large swap file but it did – I have 56 MB RAM Best wishes Cyrus
Thanks for the update Regards Cyrus
Thanks but I tried for the heck of it a 1 GB swap file …. no difference !!! I have been advised to wait for the patch coming out in August to resolve these problems. Best regards Cyrus
Point well made. And no, AAS was the only application open. The config.sys and autoexec.bat files have been shaved to the essential minimum. Waiting patiently for August patch !! Thanks for the info. Regards Cyrus
Internal Errors
Message #177208
With regard to the message I just sent you re above – I increased the swap file size to 200 MB. I then re-booted. Now I get an Internal Error while I am loading the FLIC ! I can find no pattern leading to these problems which is why they…
Internal Errors – again
Message #177202
You will recall that I reported Internal Error problems recently. I am now receiving these errors so frequently, that it is not practical to do any serious work with this program. The latest Internal Error occurred under the following circumstances: I loaded a 450 frame, 4 MB flic file created…
It is good that (you) Autodesk make the efforts to deal with these kinds of user problems. Given that this is the first Windows version, it is an excellent product. I shall use it extensively. I just want to keep the CNTRL-ALT DEL keystrokes to a minimum ! Thanks for…
Thanks for your detailed response Cyrus
Thanks for the reminder – it's in the post !
Thanks for following this up. Best wishes Cyrus
#Memory / Sound issues
Message #176818
In the old Animation Player for Windows it was possible to play the music off a CD while the animation was being played. This was very useful due to the processing and disk overhead of high quality wave files. Why has this feature been eliminated in the new Animator Studio…
Going out to buy another hard disk ……………. !!! Thanks for your tips. Cyrus
It appears that Animator Studio requires a great deal of spare hard disk space. I increased this and the problem went away. However, I am having problems with larger files. I know you will tell me to keep to smaller files but this is not always possible or practical. This…
Animator Studio Bug Form. Please report bugs to: Carroll Rotkel [Adesk QA], 75663,2067 cc: Nik Grant [Adesk], 70421,76 CompuServe Address: Carroll Rotkel INTERNET:carroll.rotkel@autodesk.com Nik Grant INTERNET:nik.grant@autodesk.com FAX: 415/507-5300 ___________________________________________________________________________ USER: DATE: | PRODUCT: PLATFORM: VERSION: | Animator (486/66 etc) (From About box) Cyrus Bilimoria 06-15-95 586 / 90 MHz |…
It appears that Animator Studio requires a great deal of spare hard disk space. I increased this and the problem went away. However, I am having problems with larger files. I know you will tell me to keep to smaller files but this is not always possible or practical. This…
#Internal Error
Message #175296
When I try to OPEN an AVI, FLC, BMP or basically any file that I created in Animator Pro or 3d Studio etc I get an "ANIMATOR STUDIO – INTERNAL ERROR" immediately after it starts the Conversion process. I changed to the Windows VGA driver and same thing happenned. Any…
Thanks for your suggestions. I have 56 MB RAM and a 46 MB swap file – is that adequate ? It is said that the swap file should be 3X the amount of RAM but when the RAM is this high, does the same rule of thumb apply ? Best…
Flipper errors
Message #173180
I thought I would share this solution with you as you have a similar video card,,,,,, Thanks to a suggestion by NUMBER9 tech. support, I changed the line DCI=On to DCI=Off in the windows system.ini I additionally, loaded ver 1.1e of Video for Windows from their Bulletin Board (File is…
At last – a solution…. Thanks to a suggestion by NUMBER9 tech. support, I changed the line DCI=On to DCI=Off in the windows system.ini I additionally, loaded ver 1.1e ard (File is under the Imagine LIbrary called VFW11e.exe) That did it! Now to all the other GPFs I am getting…….…
Playing back AVI's through both versions works OK. As far as you are aware, is the 9/2/94 version of MSVIDEO.DLL the latest ? Thanks Cyrus
Flipper errors
Message #172937
Dear Nic, I sent a message to Jeremy Hubbel and attempted to copy you with it but my system froze. It concerns the fact the older 11/19/93 version of MSVIDEO.DLL does not cause the GPF errors on my system. This is not a solution as far as I am concerned…
Re flipper problems:- After some considerable trial and error, this is what I have discovered. If I use MSVIDEO.DLL file dated 9/2/94 – I get the flipper errors and GPF's etc If I use MSVIDEO.DLL file dated 11/19/93 – It's OK !! (I found a copy of this older version…
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#Flipper errors GPFs
Message #172830
Yes I do have the latest drivers Ver 2.38 and I agree, of course, standard VGA is not practical to work in. Thanks Cyrus
#Flipper errors GPFs
Message #172532
I have just installed Animator Studio and I merely have go into the program, let alone do anything, close out of it and I get a FLIPPER error leading to a GPF in module MSVIDEO.DLL at 0006:038A Hardware 56 MB RAM Pentium 90 A swap file of 46 MB Video…
FLIC play wiht R4 Rel 5
Message #171159
3d studio Ver 4 Release 5 When I view/play a large flic (over 5 MB) from from 3d studio, the system hangs at the same frame in each flic and a cold boot is then required. This problem was not present in your previous release, (It either hangs just after…
Thank you The Quick 3d program was advertised in the AutoDesk Multimedia catalogue and I contacted the outfit some three weeks ago. They do not return phone calls, (when I do get through, I end up with a non-English speaking person) and I am advised of shipping dates that they…
#Stereograms
Message #154977
Could anyone suggest a program/source to help create "random dot" stereograms ? Thansk Cyrus
#Radiosity
Message #151230
I have a light colored object which is picking up the reflected light from another dark colored object. What is the easiest way to ensure that the light colored object does not show the light boucing from surrounding objects ? Thank you
Texture Universe
Message #150127
Please do not waste any time on my previous e-mail on the above. I had the wrong CD in the drive and was trying to work out how to install it ….. dumb, bumb dumb…. Best wishes
Texture Universe
Message #150116
I have a TEXTURE UNIVERSE on CD ROM and have misplaced the instructions for installing it in Windows. Would you be kind enough to send them to me My fax # is (604) 264-1396 Thanks
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Color cast problems
Message #148910
Color of object casting light on another object placed behind it. ============================================= I have a RED bar expanding in length across a light cream background As the RED bar increases in length, the color of the light cream object behind it gradually acquires a reddish cast. I have adjusted the…
COMPAQ QVISION 2000
Message #139536
I am trying to get ANIMATOR PRO to work with a COMPAQ QVISION 2000 video card. Can I download a particular driver from somewhere ? Loading the UNIVESA.EXE driver, (that usually works for me) does not solve the problem here. Thanks
RGB Values
Message #134799
Thanks for the idea – I shall try it. Best wishes
#RGB Values
Message #134418
The RGB values in animator pro are not the same as those in 3d studio. That is, a color created in animator pro with a set of RGB values, does not look the same as the same color created with the same RGB values in 3d studio in the secton,…
Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. I like it – WINDOZE !!! Best wishes Cyrus
Thanks for your reply. Perhaps I am not explaining this well because someone else offered a similar solution! It is the WINDOWS Animation Player that I am referring to. I repeat – there are distinct differences between the DOS and WINDOWS script abilities as I understand it. This is the…
#Background Rendering
Message #131258
My previous question on the above subject may not have been sufficiently specific. What I need to know is the exact procedure to follow to RENDER in the background, from say WINDOWS, using the NULL driver as stated in the 3d Studio manual. I am among many 3D studio users…
Rendering in background
Message #131190
Received message from AUTODESK re above "Sorry – can't do but there are some who have been able to do it in OS2" Guess that's it ! Best wishes Cyrus
#Loading flic in memory
Message #130966
Is there any way to load a series of FLICS into memory for playing later on in the script. At the moment, it seems that you can only load it into memory just before you play the flic which causes annoying pauses. Have I missed something ? Thanks Cyrus
#Rendering in background
Message #130965
Would you kindly tell me IN DETAIL, exactly what I should do to RENDER in the background from say WINDOWS. I have read the sections in the manuals covering this topic and am unable to get it working. Thanks Cyrus
Scrolling UP
Message #129665
I am trying to scroll several rows of text in an upward direction using the TILING funcion. Unfortunately, the text disappears as it reaches the top of the scroll – it does not stay on the screen as is the case when you scroll in a DOWNWARD direction. Is there…
Self-boot before render
Message #128827
Thanks for your help. I managed to resolve the problem – bad memory chip in the 20MB – 24 MB range. Cyrus
Thank you for your reply After some tweeking, the problem is currently as follows:- If I for example have 4 "objects" displayed in the scene, after rendering I notice that the CURRENT STATUS indicates that a SWAP file of 2 MB has been created. (I have a total of 24…
#Self-boot before render
Message #127784
I am trying to render a single frame of an animation via the keyframer but the computer boots itself before the ACTUAL rendering begins – that is just after it is creating the materials etc. The only thing different about this animation from others that I have created is that…
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