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#Windows version?
Message #193407
I hear that 3ds will be going to NT. Does that mean there won 't be a 95 version? I'm assuming that an NT version wouldn't run on 95, until I hear otherwise. I was hoping I wouldn't have to upgrade my PC's more than required for 95…
>> What I'm trying to say is that few people seriously involved in 3DS are using it in the design PROCESS, or as a tool to THEMSELVES create a work that is an end unto itself
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PCMCIA Video Caputre bd
Message #2631
I've seen a PCMCIA video capture card advertised in several PC magazines. Beyond that I don't know anything about it. As an aside, does anyone have any idea when notebook makers will start to incorporate higher end graphics/video as an option (other than the Toshiba)? Speaking of the Toshiba, is…
>>One question I have, which I plan to post, is is there a board that takes advantage of the PCI bus in Pentium machines? I you have any thoughts on the subject I'd like to hear them.
A question; what happens if the van breaks down? 🙂 Also, what operating system is this beast using to do "parallel processing"? As far as I know, there isn't an NT or UNIX version of 3DS yet…
Since Impulse can't seem to get DXF format quite right, I have to ask: Do you support Imagine 3.0 (DOS) in your translation products? If so, please send me some info. Thanks.
#Imagine PC
Message #80213
I didn't save your response to my earlier observations, but any idea that I am being "threatening" is absurd. I sincerely want Imagine to succeed on the PC platform, but as an experienced user of many DOS CAD and modeling/animation products, I know that effective DXF transfer is, for the…
I also hope so! I just placed my order under the assumption that the DXF problem was fixed. I hope that Impulse realizes how important DXF is in the PC world. If it isn't fixed, I will just have to return my order for a refund.
Is there a PC version?
R3D-3DS
Message #78369
Any chance of a Real 3D>3D Studio translator? It seems to be a favorite wishlist item on the ASOFT forum.
How about DXF?
> > That's an interesting idea. We'll kick it around and see what the rest of > the design team thinks. The architect in me kinda likes it. I hope you do a better job of it than A CAD Group did!< I never saw Makette, so I don't know…
#Architectural Front end
Message #81416
I don't know if you're taking wish-list items for Facade, but one feature I would like, would be the ability to "unfold" or "flatten" all or part of the 3D model for plotting and assembling into a cardboard model. Its great to be able to take a model into 3DS…
I haven't got it yet. The wish list looks impressive. I suppose ease of use will be key, as well as connectivity to other programs (obviously APT for one). Do you know of commercially available 3D architectural "entourage"? I am thinking of classical orders, certain complicated window types, interior elements,…
>>Well, not all buidlings are easy, and maybe the student that started this thread should evaluate what type of buildings he plans to put into the machine, and then decide on the package.
Beijing flu, perhaps?
I'm looking for something that runs IN ACAD. Not a full production package like ADDCAD, but something inexpensive oriented to architectural modeling, like Facade. I just wondered if there was anything to compare it to. Of course, DataCAD would cost less than Facade alone, never mind ACAD. 😉
Thanks for the useful info. I am getting the bundle for $500, and I already am stuck with Media Author, so I might as well get some use out of it, and it seems to support the Cardinal. I hope in the near future to get a second PC, and…
#SnapPlus
Message #76633
I'm about to buy 3DS, and have some questions. Is the Cardinal SnapPlus supported at all? BTW, any comments on the board appreciated, I've heard horror stories, but I'm getting it used with a Vbox, for not much more than the Vbox. Besides, its about the only card that my…
#Architectural Front end
Message #76630
I will be getting into 3DS soon. I was wondering what packages are best for generating architectural models for use with 3DS primarily, as opposed to full architectural production drawings. My budget is small (I'm a student), so that may be a problem. One that I am interested in is…
Will Imagine 3.0 support distributed network rendering on DOS machines? Also, will there be drivers available for direct support of the PAR on DOS machines? I'm looking to utilize both 3DS and Imagine, and I'd like to have some idea of what configuration to start looking for. Also, will there…
I "upgraded" to 2.0, but was thoroughly annoyed by the Amiga docs, the general bizarre quality of the documentation, and the lack of (functional) DXF support, which is important in the DOS world. I recognize it has a good price/performance ratio, so I'm waiting to see what develops with 3.0.…
You might want to look at Fauve Matisse, $100 til Jan 1. It's an object oriented "natural media" paint program (like Fractal). I just got it. Simple to use, a bit slow, but seems to have good potential.
Tablets
Message #73649
I need advice on the pressure-sensitive tablet which will provide the best price/performance (read: I don't have a lot to spend) for CAD use and graphics use ie. Fauve Matisse and others in the future, hence the need for a pressure sensitive tablet. I actually don't NEED a tablet for…
Is DOS documentation included fot the DOS version? One thing annoying about 2.0 (apart from no DXF) was Amiga documentation, not DOS.
Just curious, will OS2 run on the PowerPC platform when released? How does that compare in price/performance to NT/Alpha?
Why not just buy Lightwave/Screamer?
And Bentsen was no VP.
Thanks for the info, I am considering an upgrade of DOS Imagine to 2.9 vs. waiting for 3.0. I am very interested in DXF transfer. Have you tried it both ways and does it work? It didn't work properly either way in 2.0. BTW, I hear Real3D is in Beta…
I wasn't aware they had released the Windows version yet. How is it? I tried the Imagine DOS port and was very disappointed. Is it the full function equivalent of the Amiga version? Will it run in the background under Windows, or does it take over. Please post your observations.…
Any difference in cost between upgrading to 2.9, then to 3.0 vs. waiting for 3.0 to come out?
I'm waiting to find out if 3.0 has bona fide bi-directional DXF capabilities. Can you post info regarding this?
All those years when I was considering an Amiga because everyone raved about its multi-tasking capabilities, and now I find out there is no benefit to stable multi-tasking and memory management, not to mention speed? Hmmm.
I obtained Imagine PC about 1 month ago. Is update covered or do I need to call to order?
DVision/SPEA, etc.
Message #65237
I am evaluating Dvision w. Actionmedia 2 card for future purchase. Use would be devided between video editing and animation. Is anyone familiar with this combo? Will it support animation, eg any hooks into 3DS or other anim programs? Am considering this rather than encoding/frame accurate recording, also, because I…
Dvision, ASL Megamotion
Message #64800
I've been following the PAR thread w. interest. Would like info on experiences w. Dvision/Actionmedia2 or ASL Megamotion boards, both intended for video production, rather than animation per se. Since I hope to do both, I'm looking for something affordable that will do both digitally without requiring huge outlays in…
As a recent PC purchaser, (mid October), do I have to order the upgrade, or is it included? Will the PC version ship same time as Amiga? DXF fixed?
Any chance of porting over to native OS2?
#3DS Educational $
Message #63878
Any chance on educational discounts for 3DS in near future?
Where and when will 3DS Boston pitch be?
DVision/ActionMedia
Message #63875
I'm just getting into this stuff. Anyone familiar with the DVision/ActionMedia2 card combo for animation vs. video editing? Since I need a huge hard disk anyway, it seems like a good option, leaving me the option of moving to Straylight in the future. My animation needs are primarily architectural walkthroughs.
For my needs, DXF transfer capability would be a good start. Imagine for PC imports everything to one object. And it doesn't produce DXF files which are importable to ACAD or Silverscreen. "Easier" means IBM documnetation written for the PC, not the Amiga. Etc.
Imagine is a tool. Most people tend to prefer working with tools that are comprehensible and don't maim them. If Imagine is to be a success on other platforms, it will have to improve ease of use to be consistent with the alternatives, not matter what the price/performance level. I…
Is that for Amiga only? What is the date for PC version?
Alternative 3D apps
Message #62778
You are absolutely right in your comments about Imagine 2.0 for DOS. The manual is completely unintelligible and oriented toward AmigaDOS. Worse, the DXF transfer capabilities that were the selling point for me are completely useless, and I can't get Impulse to say if it will be fixed in the…
#imagine/dos dxf transfer
Message #66714
I have Imagine for IBM-compatibles and am disappointed in its DXF transfer capabilities (or lack thereof). Will the next version be truly ACAD compatible?