CompuServe Messages

Craig, I can think of several good reasons to have a version of 3DS for Windows. Some applications multi-task under Windows. Crosstalk for example will transmit a file in the background while you can continue to work on other stuff. Wouldn't this be possible with a Windows version of 3DS? The horsepower required to render animations is similarr to the machine required for running Windows sucessfully (286, 2MB my a__ … its realistically like a Cray …). It would also be nice to cut and paste between apps (like AutoCAD AME geometry into 3DS). It would also be very handy to have both running on the screen at the same time and work between them (like using AutoCAD for creating complex polygons for lofting …). It would be convienient to be able to continue use the machine for a few hours while 3DS rendered in the background (like answer CI$ mail). When you need optimum speed, run the DOS-Extender version. Otherwise, use Windows. I really like the way Autodesk has handled this with AutoCAD … – Mark