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There is a free STL-DXF converter at http://www.viewpoint.com in the converters section. Viewpoint is now maintaining the former Avalon site. Cal Rodgers
3DS to VRML
Message #190457
Is there any documentation on the 3DS – VRML IPAS routine? We have been able to export some files, and some others seem to be "out of bounds". Is there an "envelope" that should we should scale objects into? Also – for those of us who believe that the Z…
We have had better results using STL files out of ProE – converting them to dxf with a free utility we found at the Avalon (now at Viewpoint) ftp/www site. If you have access to the web, try http:/www.viewpoint.com and look under the "utilities" section. The Autosurf route works but…
I have run some benchmarks on WIN 95 with 3DS with the file CHEVY.3DS as follows: Under WIN 95 – 4 minutes and 1 second Under DOS mode – 3 minutes and 2 seconds The 1024 x 768 files were rendered on a 120 mhz Pentium with 64mb. Windows 95…
We are running 3DS under Win95 and in the "DOS" mode of Win95. The performance seems to be much better in the "DOS" mode. You can run it in the "Windows" mode with minor changes to the properties of the Shortcut. (PIF) You also need to add the following line…
Paul, I have the PAR working in the Win 95 "DOS" mode and also have it launchable from within Win 95. I just haven't been able to get it to recognize the PAR drive in the "My Computer" listing correctly. This also means it won't work in the media player.…
#Win 95 , 3DS4, PAR
Message #178553
Does anyone know how to get networked DOS drives (peer to peer) in Win 95 in MS-dos mode? I have successfully mapped network drives within Win 95 but would like to be able to do it in true "DOS" mode. How do you set up the PAR drive to work…
#Bckgrnd color off by 1?
Message #171992
We have been rendering objects for placement on WWW pages (transparent GIFS) that have a "target" background color of RGB 197,197,197. In order to achieve this, we have to set the background color to RGB 196,196,196. We have set gamma correction OFF, dither 256 OFF and ambient light to 0,0,0.…
Dave- They may have shown it, I have missed a few meetings. Check the web site for dates and topics. Next Wednesday Jake (my brother) is giving a demo on Metaballs and I am discussing the Web and our site… Dr. Bill and some of his crew are usually there.…
I am the same… It really looks dated now so I'm hoping they'll let me redo it with an updated version of the capitol (10x the detail). How are you Dave? If you have web access , visit the Austin 3DS Users Group WWW page at http://www.eden.com/~profisee/3ds-ug/3ds-ug.htm Is anyone at…
Try these FTP and WWW sites – they have alot of 3DS related meshes, maps, info etc: ftp://avalon.vislab.navy.mil http://homepage.eznet.net/~frac/3ds.html Cal Rodgers Profisee Visualization Services
And OJ confessed and the baseball strike has ended, etc…….
Thanks Jonas.. That solved the problem. Cal Rodgers
FLAME.axp PROBLEM
Message #110073
We have been experiencing problems with FLAME.axp when we have a START FRAME of 0 and END FRAME of 900. The problem is that the project files are corrupted after the Secondary Information is created. When we try to load a project the message "load_app_data GREAD FAILED" appears and then…
My brother had the same problem and it was caused by the fact that the parallel port does not allow two way communication. He ended up swapping it for a Dell Optiplex system and it works fine. Cal Rodgers
What is the price on the STL IPAS routine? We are mostly concerned with getting the geometry over. Thanks for your response, Cal Rodgers
PRO-ENGINEER to 3DS
Message #97170
Does anyone out there have experience bringing 3D Pro-Engineer files into 3DS- Any comments are appreciated. Cal Rodgers
#DPS PAR
Message #83124
Greg: I have a few questions regarding the DPS PAR: * What is the maximum resolution for 30fps playback? * Can the hard drive be used for anything else? (3DS slave or server?) * Are specific hard drives required? * Are there any other hardware items required to lay targa…
DPS PAR
Message #83123
Greg: I have a few questions regarding the DPS PAR: * What is the maximum resolution for 30fps playback? * Can the hard drive be used for anything else? (3DS slave or server?) * Are specific hard drives required? * Are there any other hardware items required to lay targa…
Carl: Have you tried copying a portion (or all) of the first image (to the clipboard) that you want to combine with the other image and then pasting it into the other image. You can then move the selection around in the second image. The "File:Place" command is only for…
#Money for Knowledge
Message #81891
Profisee Software is developing a version of its Evaluator series of computerized proficiency tests for 3D Studio r3. We would like to "season" the product with questions from "seasoned" 3DS users. We will pay $10 for each question that is accepted. The questions must adhere to the following structure: Questions:…
Greg: Would you mind giving a brief review of the DPS/PAR's capabilities and availability? Does it require an IDE drive or can you use SCSI? Is the Targa/Vista or controller necessary? Thanks, Cal Rodgers
Which aircraft in particular are you interested in? We have most of the Boeing Aircraft, M.D., and some Corporate Jets including Gulfstream, Lear, and Falcon. Cal Rodgers Profisee Software
Wizard's people come with keyframes for walking. Cal Rodgers CADStudio, Inc.
One workaround for the Photostyler limitation with TGA files is to purchase Gallery Effects for around $100 (also from Aldus or Silicon Beach – a subsidary). This program will read and write compressed TGA files as well as provide a dozen interesting filters for imaging work. Cal Rodgers CADStudio, Inc.