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AAPLAY.DLL SOURCE CODE

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#178184From: Paul OckendenJul 2, 1995 4:39 AM
Any idea why Autodesk UK charge us UKP 199 (or roughly $300) for this kit which is on sale in the states for $25 ?? Could someone at Autodesk US please have a bitch at Autodesk UK for us please …. P.
#178536From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jul 5, 1995 1:24 PM
Paul, This question has come up once before. I don't know why there is such a discrepancy between the two prices. I have sent an internal e-mail to the Product Manager and will attempt to find out why it is so much more expensive. When I get a response I will post it here for you. In the meantime, Is there something specific you wanted from the ASL? Many of the files are avaialble here on Compuserve as well. -Brian
#178569From: Paul OckendenJul 5, 1995 4:40 PM
Thanks for checking the price. We are 3DS dealers here in the UK and it's _embarrasing_ when people come to us for the flic toolkit and we have to tell them how much it costs! We've tried speaking to Autodesk UK, but they just want to hide behind the smokescreen of their distributors …. sigh! > In the meantime, Is there something specific you wanted from > the ASL? Many of the files are avaialble here on Compuserve > as well. I guess I just need to know the API for AAPLAY.DLL – I want to add the ability to show FLI and FLC files from a Windows C prog. Thanks for your help, Paul.
#178693From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jul 6, 1995 10:27 AM
Paul, In response to your post, the cost of the ASL is currently being reevaluated by the different country offices. This doesn't guarantee a change, but it does make sure they are aware of exactly what the ASL is and how much we charge for it in the U.S. Country offices have discretion in setting the prices. Unless you are under a deadline for a project, I would suggest waiting a short time and then talking to the country office again. They may have made some change by then. (Of course, they may not.) -Brian
#178740From: Paul OckendenJul 6, 1995 3:42 PM
Thanks for that – I hope it works (but there again I know Autodesk UK 🙂 Unfortunately project deadlines are rather tight – will Autodesk US ship this product to the UK ? (I know that they won't with things like 3DS or AUtocad, but what about toolkits ?) Thanks for your help. P.
#179304From: Simon BarkerJul 10, 1995 1:56 PM
I have just put up a message asking where I can get the ASL's from in England. I now hear the grisly truth regarding the price in this country! What a scam!! Is there anyone out there who would purchase on our behalf, and then send it on? Or is this not a legal thing? I must say that I have come across similar price structures before. It would be worth a trip to the States armed with a shopping list. Simon.
#179321From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jul 10, 1995 3:15 PM
Simon, I've sent you an e-mail. -Brian
#179319From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jul 10, 1995 3:11 PM
Paul, See my e-mail. -b