CompuServe Thread

#Windows Player?

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#163939From: Jerry C. BensonApr 10, 1995 1:39 PM
A client of mine is looking for a utility that will play flics either full screen or in a window that there are no royalties to use or copyright emblem that shows up. This will probably be used in Visual Basic. They already have the "Autodesk" developers package but the fine print requires a fee plus the "Autodesk" emblem to show up on animations, neither which is desirable. If you are aware of such a beast, I would appreciate the info. and will relay to developer. If they can find the .dll's or what ever is required they say they want more animations. Without it the "well is dry." Thanks a gigabyte. Jerry
#163952From: BobApr 10, 1995 4:15 PM
I think you should re read that doc. I believe it says that the Autodesk emblem has to be shown before you use the DLL. In other words when you start up the app. If this is any different let me know.. Thanks Bob from the Design Shop..
#164019From: Jerry C. BensonApr 10, 1995 9:00 PM
Bob: Actually, I never personally read the docs. I was told by the company I did the animation for that they contacted Autodesk and were told that it would cost, I believe $1.00 per unit that shipped. They indicated that also the Autodesk copyright screen had to show up as well and weren't happy. I'll talk to then again this weekend and get the fine details. Jerry
#163995From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Apr 10, 1995 6:53 PM
With the Window .DLL for the animation player you can get a version of the .DLL that does not have the copyright screen that you can use in your applications. There is usually not a royalty fee, but there might be a one time charge. You can contact Mark gerhard at 415-507-5000 or markg@autodesk.com for details. -Brian
#164021From: Jerry C. BensonApr 10, 1995 9:03 PM
Brian: I will give them the number, although I believe they already called and found out it would require $1.00 per unit and if I'm not mistaken, the copyright screen had to show up. I'm going to talk to them again this weekend and will get the scoop. Thanks for the reply. Jerry
#164133From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Apr 11, 1995 10:52 AM
<<I will give them the number, although I believe they already called and found out it would require $1.00 per unit and if I'm not mistaken, the copyright screen had to show up.>> this is an old policy, and the $1 per unit was for the version that didn't have the pop up screen. -brian