CompuServe Thread

distributing aaplay.dll

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#97796From: Marian HeddesheimerApr 19, 1994 1:29 PM
Hello, I want to produce MultiMedia software for Windows, where I will include FLI and/or FLC files from other sources than Autodesk animator. Is it possible (from the legal view) to distribute the AAPLAY.DLL freely even if I don't own the Animator software? If not, does the Autodesk licence agreement of Animator allow me to distribute the DLL if i will buy a copy of the software? any help will be appreciated – Marian –
#97925From: Nik Grant [adesk]Apr 20, 1994 8:39 AM
"Is it possible (from the legal view) to distribute the AAPLAY.DLL freely even if I don't own the Animator software?" Yes it is legal. Thanks for asking. Your next question will be, "How can I repress the startup Autodesk brag screen?" This is our way of making it easy to get credit for the player without having to go through legal hoops. There is a version of the .DLL which does not pop up the banner, available through Autodesk by paying royalty fees. This requires a bit more work, contractual stuff, etc. If you need to follow through on that, email xris@autodesk.com through the internet. I have forgotten the steps to send internet mail through CompuServe. Nik
#97982From: Marian HeddesheimerApr 20, 1994 1:35 PM
thanks for the fast answer. – Marian –
#97940From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Apr 20, 1994 10:43 AM
From NIk: <<Yes it is legal. Thanks for asking.>> From Brian: With the exception of including it in commercial software or things for resale. For that you need an agreement with Autodesk. -B
#97983From: Marian HeddesheimerApr 20, 1994 1:35 PM
thanks for the answer. – Marian –