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#54669From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 24, 1993 7:05 PM
To all who gave Greg your names: Some of you may be wondering to yourself ..'where is the issue of the 3rd Dimension which was availabe at SIGGRAPH?' … WELL … as you know, Greg & I had those of you who were west of the Mississippi, give your names to Greg .. East to me …. WELL … a problem occured with Greg's database and as hard as we've tried, we can't recover the names that he collected … SO …if you gave your name to Greg for the 3rd Dimension, please send it to me in the next couple days (by Thursday night). Monday next week, I will take the newsletter to the mail house. Those of you who paid already, I have your info. Those of you who gave me your name, I've got it. This will not be a problem in the future since this issue contains a subscription form and a unified database will be formed by the subscriptions. Both Greg, Evan, Frank & I appologize very much for the inconvienence and delay you have experienced. Thanks for stick'n with us and being so patient. Ang
#54782From: Mike KelleyAug 25, 1993 12:09 PM
Okay, I'll bite — to those of us who WEREN'T there at Siggraph, what exactly is the 3rd Dimension? Is this an absolutely necessary newsletter that us 3D owners need to have? Is it chock full of useful tips and tricks? Am I giving you a good enough opening for plugging it? Seriously, I'd be interested in anything that provides more information on the program we love. Is a sample issue available, or do we need to order on faith?
#54856From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 25, 1993 8:16 PM
Mike, >> What is 3rd Dimension Greg Pyros and myself started a group of "serious" 3DS dealers across the country called "Group Montage". One of the 1st visable manifestations of this new group was the development of the newsletter "3rd Dinension". The 1st issue was sent to many on CIS (it was very small). Since the 1st issue, we added Evan Yares, Design Automation Services and Frank Zuccaro, AeroData to the Group and the 2nd edition of the newsletter has been ready to ship since SIGGRAPH. All 4 of us contribute to the writting and it contains sections like: What's News, New Products and Updates, The Ins and Outs, Tips and Tricks, etc.. When Greg and I first took the names from CIS, we told people on the west half of the country to give Greg thier names, and me on the East. Well… Greg had a database blow-up in his face and ALL of the Westerners who gave Greg their names are in Limbo. So, if you would like to recieve the next issue, just leave me your name and address here on the forum to me. If you think you gavee Greg your name, please re-send it to me. Thanks, Ang
#54920From: Fred W. HeidingsfelderAug 26, 1993 6:52 AM
Ang, Please add me to the supscription list. Thanks in advance. Fred Heidingsfelder 24 Market Square Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Fred
#54963From: rick lapidusAug 26, 1993 1:06 PM
Fred, You're in my home town. Boy could I go for a Primanti's deli sandwich right about now. Rick Lapidus
#55007From: Fred W. HeidingsfelderAug 26, 1993 5:01 PM
Rick, Won't get one at 2:00pm, you will have to wait about twelve hours. Fred
#55025From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 26, 1993 7:54 PM
Got'ya Fred, Ang
#55072From: BITSAug 27, 1993 4:05 AM
Ang, Since I sent you my details, I've not received/heard anything about our mag subscription – what's the current status? Thanks, Andy Roberts BITS
#55197From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 28, 1993 8:40 AM
BITS, >> what's the status We'll, Greg had a database "blow-up" and we delayed shipping to try to fix it, now we've delayed one last time to try to recover names that were sent to him (all of those who sent you names to Greg and in Limbo-land now). If you sent your name to Greg, please send me a message containing your info. Ang
#55292From: Greg St. GeorgeAug 29, 1993 7:33 AM
Please put on your list for the 3rd Dimension: Greg St. George 1276 Strawberry Court Bartlett, IL 60103 Thanks.
#55331From: Chris ThomasAug 29, 1993 3:00 PM
Ang, I passed my name to Greg originally, so here's the specifics for you: Chris Thomas. CAT Designs, Inc. 11985 E. Arizona Dr. Aurora, CO 80012. Thanks, Ang. CT.
#55341From: alec jasonAug 29, 1993 4:12 PM
I think I was on Greg's list: Alec Jason PO Box 375 Pinole, CA 94564
#54926From: Todd WiedemannAug 26, 1993 8:30 AM
Ang – I sent you my address once before, sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I'd _really_ like to see your newsletter. Todd Wiedemann N92 W19886 Wellington Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-1227 ph 414.255.8111 fax 414.351.2129 Thanks a lot. |-\\/
#55026From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 26, 1993 7:54 PM
Better safe than sorry Todd, Ang
#54934From: Mike KelleyAug 26, 1993 10:22 AM
Name and Address: Mike Kelley, President Village Software 3108 Conte Drive Carson City, NV 89701 Gee, I guess it pays to frequent the forum (I took a hiatus for six months when under a software deadline!).
#55027From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 26, 1993 7:54 PM
You'll be on the list Mike Ang
#55071From: Phil ShatzAug 27, 1993 3:56 AM
Hi Angelo, The 3rd Dimension sounds great! Could you please put me down on your list to receive a copy: Phil Shatz PO Box 2470 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 I'm actually based in London, but my mail is forwarded from the above address. I'd like to send you a copy of my book Walkthroughs & Flyby CD from Waite Group Press for review and mention in your newsletter. Should I send that to Pyros Partnership or to you?
#55094From: Aug 27, 1993 10:30 AM
Phil: >> I'd like to send you a copy of my book Walkthroughs & Flyby CD from >> Waite Group Press for review and mention in your newsletter. I've been waiting for it to come out! Congrats on shipping! I'd be happy to review it in the newsletter. Greg Pyros
#55199From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 28, 1993 8:56 AM
Greg, >> I'd be glad to review it Hea .. don't Bogart that book when you get it … pass it along eh!? Ang
#55219From: Aug 28, 1993 10:45 AM
Ang: >> Hea .. don't Bogart that book when you get it … pass it along eh!? Not a problem, I'll just commit it to memory and send it to ya! Greg Pyros
#55225From: John SchmidtAug 28, 1993 11:49 AM
>> Not a problem, I'll just commit it to memory and send it to ya! ' Hope that's not the same memory your 3RD Dimension database went to <g,d&r>.
#55251From: Aug 28, 1993 2:46 PM
John: >> Hope that's not the same memory your 3RD Dimension database went to<g,d&r>. Low blow! Low blow! Where's that CI$ referee? <g> Greg Pyros
#55315From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 29, 1993 12:11 PM
John, >> hope that's not the same memory your 3RD Dimension database went to Ouch! that was a direct hit t'midship. Ang
#55334From: John SchmidtAug 29, 1993 3:18 PM
Ang and Greg, >> Ouch! that was a direct hit t'midship. I apologize; I didn't realize it was such a raw nerve … it _really was_ meant in good fun. We had a hard disk go out the night before a 3DS seminar we were giving, literally 5 minutes after the office manager said "what if the H.D. were to crash?", so we're not immune either. Fortunately, we had 90% of it backed up, but what a nightmare. Again; I'm sorry; I didn't mean to offend. John
#55456From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 30, 1993 11:50 AM
John, >>I'm sorry; I didn't mean to offend. My comments were more of a compliment rather than anything else … it was a good one. Greg's a big boy .. he can take it and anyway by the <G> after both of our responses you can infer that it was taken by all in good fun. Ang
#55355From: Michele BousquetAug 29, 1993 5:58 PM
Hey dude, waiting to see that book. I'm sitting in a place that would seem familiar to you, been here for a few months and also (finally!) seeing that big place on the other side of the channel, that one called Europe. So where's the book? <g> Michele
#55173From: Chris JohnstonAug 27, 1993 9:59 PM
I would like to take a look, too, Chris Johnston 26481 Shirley Ave. Euclid, Ohio 44132 Chris
#55267From: Andrew McClaryAug 28, 1993 6:29 PM
Ang, Put me on the list. Andrew McClary Graphic Alchey Productions 7364 North Ritter Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46250
#55279From: Dan O'LearyAug 28, 1993 11:21 PM
Angelo, I would very much like to be included on your mailing list for 3rd Dimension. I feel very strongly that Autodesk's dealer program is one of their weakest links, so it has been refreshing to chat with respectible dealers like yourself and Mr. Pyros in this forum. Dan O'Leary 837 Turnbull Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 thanks again… Dan p.s. – I live outside Orlando, which seems to have a very bad rep for 3ds dealers. sour grapes.
#55310From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 29, 1993 11:45 AM
Dan, >> frusstrated with dealers Well that's why we formed the group. You also may want to download the file DEALER.LST of this forum (not sure which Lib#). It is a compilation of dealers who are active on the forum who have indicated they are willing to take "orphan" 3DS customers and _offer_ them support. At least you could use one of them for your r3 update. All of the Group dealers are listed as well as others. It's my opinion that just thru their activity on the forum, they are demonstrating a certain level of seriousness to the products and to thier effective support. Hope that helps… Ang
#55381From: Dan O'LearyAug 29, 1993 10:15 PM
I will certainly take a look at DEALER.LST… but I would have to give the r3 upgrade to you or Greg P. Definitely the kind of proactive dealers that I would prefer to deal with. Since you are on the east coast…. charge sales tax for a Florida sale?! Dan
#55538From: Kolby KappesAug 30, 1993 8:01 PM
Sign me up too, Kolby Kappes Evolution Systems 444 Forest Hills Dr. Morehead, Ky 40351
#55354From: Michele BousquetAug 29, 1993 5:58 PM
You can also try 3D Artist magazine, which always has at least two or three pieces on 3DS, and usually a 3DS Tips article. Order from 3D Artist PO Box 4787 Santa Fe, NM 87502-4787 Ph (505) 982-3532 There is a subscription price, don't have it handy but it's low. Michele
#55368From: SCOTT HIGGINSAug 29, 1993 7:24 PM
Ang, I would like to recieve the "3rd Dimension" newsletter. Thanks, Scott Higgins Graphic Realities 4011 Deleon Houston, Texas 77087
#55401From: GEOFF CURRIEAug 30, 1993 2:51 AM
Can you add me to your mail list? Geoff Currie 109 Stturt St. Ballarat 3350 Australia
#55837From: Mark PennelSep 1, 1993 6:39 PM
Add me to your mailing list too… Mark Pennel Pennel Productions 512 Arrowhead Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 Thanks!
#54811From: Alex KaramanoglouAug 25, 1993 2:39 PM
Hi Angelo, I gave you my name and address, and I got the first issue, but never again… please double check so that I can receive the issue and send you the $$$ for the subscription. Thanks: Alex Karamanoglou 9271 W Bay Harbor Dr. #11 Bay Harbor Island, FL 33154 Thanks Alex K.
#54857From: Angelo Guarino [DTI Inc]Aug 25, 1993 8:16 PM
Alex, There is a subscription form in the newsletter. Just make a Xerox of it andd fill it out. Thanks for the patience .. Once we work out the bugs, they'll be comming like clockwork. Ang
#54889From: Alex KaramanoglouAug 25, 1993 10:21 PM
Thank you Ang. Alex K.
#54962From: rick lapidusAug 26, 1993 1:05 PM
Ang, Please send a couple down to me if your in print before sept 13. I'll use them as door prizes and also post your address in the ref section of our newsletter. RIck Lapidus
#55280From: Dan O'LearyAug 28, 1993 11:21 PM
Howdy, Rick. Sorry I haven't contacted you sooner, but I moved and am under deadline at work. Did you get the Orlando SIGGRAPH article I emailed you? Some folks from MetroLink, Inc (also in Ft. Lauderdale / Pompano Bch) were in attendance at our last meeting… they were checking us out and are planning to establish their own chapter in your neck of the woods. I told them about your 3ds group and they are interested in talking to you. Garry Paxinos gave me his card… 970-7353 or pax@metrolink.com if you are on the net. Still working on getting you a packet, including last year's VideoGanza, this year's SIGGRAPH Electronic Theatre tape, and much, much more. let me know how I can help Dan ps – If you did not recieve the article, I can resend it.
#55328From: rick lapidusAug 29, 1993 2:51 PM
Dan, I got it & forgot I had it. Will get info into next newsletter. Rick
#55329From: rick lapidusAug 29, 1993 2:52 PM
Dan, I would be happy to join a siggraph down hear. Rick
#55039From: MARK A. MEIERAug 26, 1993 9:26 PM
Angelo, I was never on the list in the first place, but I'd like to subscribe as well. Mark Meier Computer Visualization Consultant 650 Hidden Valley #212 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-8003 (313) 996-0811 Thanks, Mark