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#3D Studio Version 2.0

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#177023From: John F. CantrellJun 23, 1995 9:17 PM
Hello! I have an opportunity to buy (new) a copy of 3D Studio Version 2.0 for less than $200. My questions are: Is this a good deal? Would it be a cost effective tool for learning 3D Studio? What features are missing in 2.0 that appeared in later versions? Does it matter at the price? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. John -John F. Cantrell
#177131From: Kevin M. OchsJun 24, 1995 8:04 PM
Buy the copy now and when you are ready you can upgrade to the newest version for a very good price, but check the serial number with adesk before you buy it to make sure everything is ok….Legal Stuff you know…. Let me know Kevin Diversified Graphics
#177158From: John F. CantrellJun 25, 1995 8:46 AM
Thanks for replying! The 3DS offer is from Surplus Software… I have bought from them before with no problems… there stock is apparently all shrink wrapped remainders. No way for me to check the serial number. John -John F. Cantrell
#177311From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jun 26, 1995 1:40 PM
John, Non-upgradable packages from Autodesk usually say so on the OUTSIDE of the shrink wrap. If this is a non-upgradable package, you should be able to tell before you open the package. (Unless, someone has "re-shrunk" the shrinkwrap). Once opened, you might want to double check the serial number with Autodesk Customer Service, just in case….. -Brian
#177340From: John F. CantrellJun 26, 1995 3:57 PM
Thanks… I may give it a shot! -John F. Cantrell
#177239From: David J. MarksJun 26, 1995 8:44 AM
>> Does it matter at the price? Awesome program at any price. Be aware that it is likely non-upgradeable. Everything you learn in R2 will be applicable to R3 and R4, so it is a good place to start. The renderer and IPAS plug-ins are dramatically improved in later releases. – Dave
#177341From: John F. CantrellJun 26, 1995 3:57 PM
Thanks… I thought as much. -John F. Cantrell