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From left to right, my DIP switches are set: U D D D U U U D Where 'U' is up and 'D' is Down Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
I use a KXP 1091i with my A500 and have experienced absoulutly no problems what so ever. I believe I'm using the factory default DIP settings and the EpsonX nor the EPSONX[MPS-1000..something or other] driver. What program of process are you printing out with? Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) -…
This is the EXACT problem I'm having as well. I want a Shell not a CLI. I've gotten mine to work once. But once you exit it with a endcli thats it, you aint getting it back. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
What program should amidock call up? Please give me your Amidock shell Edit informatiion. Mine only calls up CLI's Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Well, I have a feeling you'll find a LIST of things that need improving then . I really have no DTP background, I just got a coupla books on the subject and am in the middle of information overload (Whitespace, ems, picas, leading, etc…ARGH!). But I'm ready for anything you…
#Rip my DTP ego!!
Message #33054
Well, I've just finished my first DTP project since getting Pagestream. I should say I've finished the first one I'm not embarrased to try and get printed at a service bueau. I had a lot of fun doing this. I think I'm ready for a lot of constructive criticism Would…
I'm using 1.3–I'll give your setup a try and tell you how it works out. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Thanks, I was refering to MacPaint files. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Try using a four color grey scale screen color scheme and then make sure you edit the Mac background pattern. It defaults (I think) to a kind of checkerboard type background fill. The only thing this fill does is Flicker like crazy! Once you loose the fill, or make one…
What can the Amiga do? Lets just say theres not really anything it can't do. IBM Compatable? Yes, there are a number of ways to make the amiga IBM compatable. On the Amiga 2000 & 3000 models the best bet is a bridge board. This will allow you to run…
How does one get Amidock to open the Shell instead of the CLI?? I've tried to edit the CLI box and I either crash my machine, or it works once then stops calling shell windows. I'm very frustrated. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Ok, I quit. I'm totally confused. Are what you guys saying is that if I use CS Triumvirate in a PS document then outpput that document to a laser printer that has Helvetica built in, I'm going to get the Built in Helvetica font for output BUT if I HAVE…
Just what DOES the .info file do? I know what the Disk.info is for (as explained before) but what is the .info file for? Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Will this spreadsheet have the "3-d" capabilities like Lotus 3.3 or Quattro Pro 3.0–allowing users to link multiple spread sheets in calculations? Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Mac > IFF Converter???
Message #11275
Hello, I am looking for a utility to convert .Mac files into IFF iff. or a MAC viewer program. Anybody know is such a beast exists? I am looking for PD or shareware. I don't need it bad enough to buy The Art Department or something else cosyting more than…
Umm, What Window bug? I have 2.1 and being very new at it haven't played with it enough to have anykind of serious bug pop up. Though I would appreciate someone telling me what the bug is so I can stay away from it. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) -…
I know my dot matrix can't. I had it print a row of garbage as well as a graphic full overscan dump. It seems it just can't print a full 8.5" X 11". I don't plan on doing anything over a standard page in the near future so, I guess…
I got a question here. When I print to my dot-matrix I loose about a half inch left margin and about 1/4 inch right margin (on a 8.5 X 11). It says in the manual that this is due to hardware restrictions on some printers. Fine I understand that. BUT,…
You can get Deluxe Paint IIe and the animation package (a seperate module) for the IBM systems. Dpaint IIe is VERY close and in someways better than Dpaint III on the Amiga–this assuming you're using a decent IBM (386 or better). The animation does not come in Dpaint like the…
I've considered that one as well. Now I hear that Pagestream is comming out with one soon. I'll probably wait until the Pagestream one comes out (if it's within a month or so) and check out all the reviews I can of the Big Four? now. Lets see….ProVector, Prodraw, design…
I have to Agree, I though the manuals for 2.1 were some of the best I've seen (from a novice's perspective). They got me up and running in minutes. I feel very easy with alomost all of PageStreams functions. I do wish some places were a bit more technical but…
Sure thing. This reminds me of something that happened by a PC store nearby our store. Seems someone broke in to there store one night and took a whole lot of stuff. They musta taken a bit more than they could carry because the next day the staff found one…
Could you give me some info on your service as well? I think it would be to my advantage to at least seriously consider using a printing service that knows what an Amiga is. Thanx Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
That sounds GREAT!. I took a look in the ATARIVEND forum, and though there was a lot of information there, it seemed to be mostly about the ST version (Gee I wonder why?). Hope to see you in Amiga VEND soon. When you guys do get there will you be…
You NEED an AFM file to print to PostScript? I downloaded a bunch of fonts from the DTP library in the Amigauser Forum. Some of the fonts had anextension AFM, others didn't– they had (I believe) the format needed for older Pagestreams. Will these older fonts still print properly to…
GEEZ, I kinda liked just plain Preemptive better Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
The reason I said Lasers don't look all that good to me as far as resolutions go is not based on their text output which DOES look quite good, but rather the very poor (in my opinion) screens. I don't plan on doing JUST black and whites. I plan on…
I'm glad that's not comming from my district (WI/Illinios). Something like that would have that store's manager gone in a flash. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
All you need is to prove ownership of a previous Commodore computer. The simplest way to do that would be to look for an old C-64 for sale in a newspaper. You could probably getr one for about $50 (or less). Take a picture of you at the computer, write…
#Drawing Programs
Message #30477
Hiya, Hiya, I just got Pagestream 2.1 about a week ago. Great, I love it. I've recently realised that without a structured drawing program, I'm going to be very limited in my designs. I've heard good things about both ProDraw 2.0 and Pro Vector. My questions to you is what…
#PageStream & Bitmaps
Message #30390
I'm kinda confued as to hw PageStream 2.1 handles bitmap imports. I made a bit map logo using DpaintIII, when I import it into Pagestream 2.1 It fills nearly the whole screen. I use the edit coordinats requester to get it somewhere around the size I want (using the %height…
If I was using this for the store I suppose I'd have a chance, But this is for my use. I've thought about getting a laser printer, but the resoulution isn't that good (relative to a few years ago). I'm not making a career out of this (yet) just kind…
Since I'll only be able to use lasers and Imagesetters from afar…(via Postscript to disk) does this auto-unload feature still work??? Does it also work for Imagesetters? If so, that would be great! I don't mind waiting a bit longer.
Well, Seeing that I have Genie account as well, I guess I'll be getting things from there alot. I just took a look over at the DTPForum, Seems like there's a lot of clip art over there. I should be able to use all the GIF, TIFF etc… stuff in…
Thats terrible, let me see what I can do. I'll pass on your story reguarding the poor service to my DM. Things like that shouldn't happen. We've been working pretty hard the last year to fix problems like that. An order should NEVER take more than 2 weeks and if…
Oh boy, I wasn't serious when I said inefficent, or at least I worded it wrong. I was more or less making a joke at the 96% compression rate–15MEGS –> 650K. I accedently had my Pagestream printer config set to postscript and tried printing to a Dot-matrix, I got a…
All I'm going to be using it for is flyers and simple 1 page (two-sided) newsletters. Graphics will be minimal (1/3 page MAX–Black and whit or color grey scales…). I'm aware of PostScript printers reqiring huge amounts of memory to eat graphics at 300 dpi and so forth. I was…
Over in the Atari Vendor forum, Softlogik said they plan to open up a place on the Amigavender forum. This was posted on or about July 21. Apparently it's volunteer sysops or something. Anybody here anything about this?? It would certainly be nice to have them on the Amiga forums.…
For the last two months (August included), our store has been getting the Compute magazine with the Gazzette and Amiga sections included. There's a sticker on the outside of the package stating "Special issue–Includes Amiga&commodore" Hey Denny, What's up? Is Compute including Amiga once again or is this indeed a…
I only plan on doing single–maybe double page black and whites (maybe grey scales). I'm just a little confused with all the different fonts and terminology. My access to a laser printer is minimal so I will be doing most of my drafts on a 24 pin printer but I…
15 MEGS!?!?! And it compressed down to 650K!?!?? I don't know much about postscript or how it works but that seems to imply it's very ineffeciant. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
What Software ETC is that? If you would, please E-Mail me the City and mall of the store. We support the Amiga as much as we can given local markets. Sadly, we do stock mostly games since that is over 90% of Amiga sales (Volume). If the ordering of books…
YEs, very nice, I was playing railRoad Tycoon, while I had Whap! downloading all these messages. 1 Meg Chip RAM IS very nice! Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
#Pagestream 2.1 question
Message #29887
Hello, I'm very new to DTP, I just got Pagestream 2.1 a coupla days ago. I've played around with it and like it a lot. I have a coupla questions though…. 1) I do not own a laser printer. What do I need to do to be able to print…
Well, I'll keep an eye out for antlers…. BTW, How did 'RAD Moose' come about? Or is this another LONG story as well?
I've been trying to follow this thread as well as a couple of others reguarding Adobe Type 1 fonts. Unfortunatly I now qualify for the 'Totally lost' award in computer terminology. I am JUST beggining in DTP (just picked up Pagestream 2.1 Friday) I understand you can use IBM type…
Thanks for the warning. A moose in my store eh? I wonder how I'm gonna explain THAT to upper management. :-> Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
Sorry, Seems to me things are always scheduled in Eastern time here on CIS (Maybe I should read these things first eh?) In any case 8 PM is still too early for me, by the time I get home from work it's going on nine. Oh well, maybe I'll take…
Tell it to us someday (the story), PLEAASSEEE!
Hello Vic, I'm VERY interested in learning C on the Amiga. How Long are these classes? I usually work until 8 Central time, so thats 9 your time. I Doubt if I'd be able to attend the CO's. I will however download the transcripts and such. I have Lattice C…
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