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Accom drive help

    17-Oct-94 00:00:49
Sb: #129261-Accom drive help
Fm: Gus Grubba 70673,1605
To: Len Doublet 75213,23
You got only half of the stuff you need. The TCP/IP stack is just how to communicate with the Accom. You still need a couple of programs to actually do the talking. First thing you need is to convert the Targas to YUV format. You can then either FTP (File Transfer Protocol) the files over to the Accom or you could just use RSH (Remote Shell) to transfer them. There is a variety of FTP software for windows. They all work with Winsock which is what you got from the WFW forum. I don't know of any public domain RSH software though. You would be better off buying a commercial package if you intend doing anything other than experimenting. There are several out there offering all levels of support. Two come to mind for you: FPT Software's OnNet and Netmanage's Chameleon for Windows. They both provide all the tools to communicate with other Unix workstations over TCP/IP. I've written software that will do the YUV conversion. It's a BXP that allows you to save YUV files directly from 3D Studio. From the video post, you could write a simple script that transfers the files over to the Acomm through RSH as they become available. All transparent and simple (provided you understand the processes involved).