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#AA Pro 1.0 w/Summasketch

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#32335From: David FaltenhineJan 16, 1993 11:59 PM

I am having a problem using my Summasketch II Plus digitizer with AA Pro 1.0, the cursor seems to stick sometimes, and can take as long as a couple of seconds to get going again. Can anyone help me to resolve this? Thanks, Dave P.S. What are the new features with AA Pro 1.3?

#32357From: doug wolfgramJan 17, 1993 9:27 AM

This has been a recurring problem with AA that so one seems to care enough about to fix. We have complained here endlessly. I am just hoping that 1.3 fixes it!

#32422From: charles jamesonJan 17, 1993 10:04 PM

Keep hoping Doug. I've seen the flipping of the cursor with a Summasketch II tablet happen with AniPro 1.03 Chuck Jameson Silver Tongue Software

#32490From: doug wolfgramJan 18, 1993 12:43 PM

How about the NOVM feature? Does it work with 1.3?

#32424From: CSA/CAJan 17, 1993 10:09 PM

Doug, Little hope there. I've got a problem right now with a Summasketch III hanging for 30-60 seconds in AAPRO 1.3, usually when making a menu pick, or touching the screen edge. Also locking up on some side menu picks in 3D Studio. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates

#32454From: Craig Sharp [Mem TM]Jan 18, 1993 6:38 AM

Guys: Based on my experience with the quality of the drivers provided by Summa, I would first look at Summa as the problem but since the Summa is directly supported by AP, then I would guess that Summa gave the Yost group the wrong specs <wide grin>. C#

#32608From: CHUCK ROHNJan 18, 1993 11:38 PM

I have been using a SummaSketch II Plus for about a year with both Animator 1.0 and Animator Pro 1.3. Version 1.0 running under Windows would cause stop and go performance each time I started the program and continue until I used the configuration menu to respecify the use of the tablet. Then it was fine the rest of the execution. Under 1.3 I have been unable to get it to run under windows without the stop and go action of the stylus. Very disappointing. So I have been using a second set of DOS configuration and autoexec.bat files to run only Animator. Running bare bones on a 486 50mz it runs fine with the tablet.

#33015From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jan 22, 1993 8:17 AM

This Summasketch problem you are having is tantalizing. Could you let us know what files cause the problem you're having running AAPro 1.3? I note that you said that a special bootup disk will allow you to run AAPro 1.3 properly with your setup. I would be interested in the autoexec and config files you normally load, in case we can determine which line(s) cause the conflict. It's even possible that a parameter adjustment to one of the lines might take care of your problem. (hopefully!) Also, if anyone else out there is having problems with digitizers and AAPro, I'd appreciate hearing from them, with a description of the problem and the circumstances, and any theories! It would be great to get this information together so our QA dept can do some work to track this down. Thanks. Nik