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#Animator Studio upgrade

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#172913From: Chris JohnstonMay 31, 1995 8:08 PM
Have upgrade notices for Animator Studio gone out to registered users of Animator Pro? I've got registered copies both at home and at work and haven't heard anything at all so far. Chris – Chris Johnston, Written 31-May-1995 @ 20:57:44 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.62
#172915From: CSA/CAMay 31, 1995 8:11 PM
Chris, Animator Studio is out, so regardless of whether Autodesk got a mailing out to you – go see your dealer if you want to upgrade! Kevin Krell – Computer Support Assocaites
#173386From: Jun 2, 1995 7:25 PM
Kevin: Thanks! I thought that it was out but I haven't heard anything officially. I'll give my dealer a call and at least upgrade my copy at home. (At work we are suffering under an "ADP Procurement freeze" that is making life unnecessarily difficult for those of us trying to get actual work done.) Chris – Chris Johnston, Written 02-Jun-1995 @ 20:12:36 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.62
#173455From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 3, 1995 11:29 AM
"Have upgrade notices for Animator Studio gone out to registered users of Animator Pro?" We're looking into this. We *thought*so!
#173512From: Larry MintonJun 3, 1995 9:15 PM
FWIW – I got the demo CD ROM, but haven't ever got any update notices. LAM
#173697From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 5, 1995 9:42 AM
"- I got the demo CD ROM, but haven't ever got any update notices" This stil hasn't been worked out. Mark Gerhard (Product Manager for AAStudio) is up here too and is working on this. Sorry for the delay, but in the meantime you might wish to call your dealer directly and get the info. (You can call 800/879-4223 if you need to track down your dealer's phone number.) Nik
#173572From: Ronald C. RayJun 4, 1995 2:35 PM
<<We're looking into this. We *thought*so!>> Nik, I too have received a demo disk, but not a word on upgrading. I, too, am a registered owner of Animator Pro. Ron
#173699From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 5, 1995 9:44 AM
" I too have received a demo disk, but not a word on upgrading" This is a little better than I am – I've registered my copy of AAPro, but have not received any info on AAStudio, not even a demo diskette! We've got a problem that *I* want to see straightened out! At this point we don't have any more info as to what's happened with your registration question, but are working on it. Thanks for your patience. Nik
#173968From: charles jamesonJun 6, 1995 2:52 PM
Nik, I haven't got upgrade information (that I recognized well enough to keep anyhow) from ANI to AS, but I just figured it was SOP and you really didn't want to know who I was any how, and I just to go back to my somewhat indifferent dealer and pay when I needed the upgrade. Chuck Jameson Silver Tongue Software
#174128From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 7, 1995 8:58 AM
"I haven't got upgrade information (that I recognized well enough to keep anyhow) from ANI to AS, but I just figured it was SOP and you really didn't want to know who I was any how, and I just to go back to my somewhat indifferent dealer and pay when I needed the upgrade." I think Autodesk is very concerned about the lack of registration data we have from owners of our multimedia products. Your comments are touching on issues that have been discussed in several meetings. I understand the latest version of 3DS addresses this issue.
#173574From: Marc SolomonJun 4, 1995 3:41 PM
Nik, I've been waiting for the upgrade for about a month (!) after sending the check to my dealer. They informed me that I was not the only customer who has this problem, and that they have not received the material from Autodesk. I found this somewhat disturbing, since I've already seen the program in stores. Since I'm anxious to start using the program, if there is anything you could do to solve this problem, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help, -Marc
#173696From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 5, 1995 9:40 AM
"…and that they have not received the material from Autodesk." I will check into this – there are some legitimate reasons why some dealers might not have received AAStudio info, but I think that in general the dealers all should have this info by now. Can you tell me (private email if you like) your dealer's company name and phone number? We have sales reps here at Autodesk that I can bug and get the dealer updated. Thanks.
#174065From: Marc SolomonJun 6, 1995 11:18 PM
Nik — >>Can you tell me (private email if you like) your dealer's company name and phone number? We have sales reps here at Autodesk that I can bug and get the dealer updated.<< Thanks for your quick response to my situation. It's reassuring to know that Autodesk is attempting to help it's customers. I'll take your advice and send you the info you asked for by private email. regards, — Marc
#174130From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 7, 1995 8:59 AM
Marc – got your message. I'll respond later when I get to work and have had a chance to check your serial number for you.
#173773From: CSA/CAJun 5, 1995 3:40 PM
Marc, Animator Studio is indeed shipping. Perhaps your dealer is on credit hold, waited to palce your order along with others, or is affected by Autodesk's recent move of their shipping facility (from Petaluma to Milpitas). We normally receive product in approx. 3 days (since we're in California with Autodesk), but have been experiencing delays (latest upgrade took approx. 18 days). Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
#173831From: James M. MurphyJun 5, 1995 9:33 PM
>>>> Perhaps your dealer is on credit hold, <<<< ROFL…..Good One Kevin! Murph'
#173805From: Chris JohnstonJun 5, 1995 7:44 PM
Nik: I've got two copies registered – one at home and one at work – and I haven't seen an upgrade notice on either so far. Chris – Chris Johnston, Written 05-Jun-1995 @ 20:21:38 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.62
#173927From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 6, 1995 10:22 AM
This or next week we're supposed to get a database dump of all the registered users. I'll look for you!
#174241From: Chris JohnstonJun 7, 1995 7:34 PM
Nik: Thanks! I should have two copies, one at work and one at home. Same for 3D Studio. Chris – Chris Johnston, Written 07-Jun-1995 @ 20:24:43 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.62
#174334From: Nik Grant [adesk]Jun 8, 1995 10:31 AM
Chris – still no report, but I just got off the phone with the gentleman who is generating the reports – he's doing it this second! Thanks for your patience.
#174633From: Chris JohnstonJun 9, 1995 8:58 PM
Nik: Ok, let me know what you find out. Chris – Chris Johnston, Written 09-Jun-1995 @ 21:31:21 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.62