This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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S/W comparisons
Message #33232
A little info would be appreciated… 1. Anyone done a direct hands-on comparison between AA Pro and PC-Animate? 2. PC-Animate literature is a little vague – what hardware does it need to run 640 X 480 FLC's? 3. Anyone compared 3D Studio to 3D Workshop? Does Workshop really run OK…
AA updates
Message #21684
I was one of the original purchasers of AA (v1.0), and continue to appreciate its many fine features. Has there ever been any form of upgrade to AA? More typefaces? As attractive as AAPro is, in some cases its hardware requirements are inappropriate. Except for notices of the clipart libraries…
AA Multimedia
Message #4431
Up here in Western Canada we've learned to love snow…except when it's in our software…very messy. Glad to hear that this and other concerns about FLIC playback are being dealt with. I had heard that a Windows Player (AAWP) was planned but didn't know it was as ambitious as you…
#AA Snow
Message #4377
Grant, I guess we differ on the definition of hardware versus software problems. If AAPLAY displays snow with a large number of mainstream VGA boards, and GRASP never does, then I'd describe AA as having a software problem. To call it a hardware problem is like a propane vendor claiming…
#People Flavours
Message #3959
Thanks for telling me where the heart is. I'll look into it. (Who said computers were anti-human?) Suggestion: for those of us who are oriented to working with graphics but not familiar with the drafting side of modelling, why not put a sampler up on CIS? "by-block, by-layer, p-line skeleton…
#AA-AAPRO Upgrade
Message #3958
What's the procedure for an AA to AAPRO upgrade if there's a problem dealing with the local MultiMedia dealer? There are also some AutoCAD only dealers here – can they process the upgrade?