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#CEL Viewer

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#118687From: Paul J. PollastroAug 16, 1994 11:00 PM

Anyone, I would like to be able to view the CEL maps in the MESHMAP1 directory on the CD-ROM of R3. I have been using the VGASHOW.EXE program that came with the CD to view all the TGA and GIF maps, by creating a directory on the hard drive and copying all the files into that dir then executing a BAT file. This program doe's not accept the CEL format. I am aware of the material viewer which I guess is an add on to 3DS, but something simple like the above would be sufficient. Possible shareware? Is there a better way? This helps a great deal when searching for one material out of hundreds on the CD. Thank you much… Paul J.

#118697From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Aug 16, 1994 11:46 PM

Paul, << A better Viewer.? >> The Textured Universe, sold by Autodesk, has a windows browser and a browser that can be run from within 3ds. I created an index and cells were supported as thumbnails and full screen. Download TU.gif from the IPAS Usage section of the lib for a great screen shot of the user interface.

#118824From: Stefan ElsnerAug 17, 1994 1:31 PM

Jonas, I have here a little CEL-viewer which is limited to 320×200 but supports both formats. I would upload it to the library, but I am not sure if I will violate Autodesk's rights in any way as this seems to be a proprietary format. So.. May I upload it? Sincerely, Stefan

#118868From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Aug 17, 1994 6:27 PM

Stefan, << So.. May I upload it? >> Go right ahead…

#119005From: Stefan ElsnerAug 18, 1994 9:11 AM

OK, it's CEL.ZIP in the 3D-Studio section. I forgot to mention in the description: The (included) DOS4GW.EXE stub loader has to be somewhere on your path. CEL.EXE is extended DOS and will run on 386 up only. Stefan

#119508From: Paul J. PollastroAug 21, 1994 12:32 PM

Stefan, I downloaded the CEL.ZIP file and it works fine for one CEL map but I cannot create a Batch file to run all CEL maps consecutively like I can in with the VGASHOW program. I also tried using some switches and they didn't work either. Below is a sample batch file which I created to run with the CEL.EXE program one CEL after another and it did not work. Any suggestions? @echo off cls cd 1 cel *.cel /t1 /p /c cd.. cls Thank you much… Paul J.

#119674From: Stefan ElsnerAug 22, 1994 2:05 PM

Paul, Sorry… That was meant by 'simple'. I think you you could e.g. take the Norton Commander with extension file edit, edit CEL: CEL !.! (and maybe put a filter on *.cel). That way you could go down with the cursor and just hit 'Return' on the CEL you want to see. So, this is just a work-around, but saves you from typing all the file names (if you have the Commander). Maybe this works with Windows file manager too. BTW: CEL.EXE does not know any command line switches. Stefan

#119779From: Paul J. PollastroAug 22, 1994 11:15 PM

Stefan, I am not fimiliar with the Norton Commander but I will try something in the File Manager. Good suggestion but something self running would be great. There is 353 files in the directory so even hitting enter for every file could be a frustrating task during a material search. Thank you much… Paul J.

#119890From: Stefan ElsnerAug 23, 1994 6:36 PM

[… but something self running would be great.] Paul, I added a slide show feature and VESA support. Example: CEL *.cel vesa 10 This displays all CELs in the current directory for 10 seconds each. The only VESA mode supported is 1024x768x256 (105h). This mode features a correct aspect ratio of 1.0 (320×200 does not). You can force display of the next image by hitting a key. If you leave out the 'seconds' parameter, the next image is shown when a key is hit. The escape key always leaves the viewer. If you find any bugs, please let me know. Sincerely, Stefan

#119957From: Paul J. PollastroAug 23, 1994 11:58 PM

Stefan, I tried using CEL *.cel vesa 10. Executing this command returns me back to the prompt immediately without viewing even one cel. Both EXE files are in the same directory as the cel's and I typed the command the same as your example. I downloaded the CEL.ZIP file again thinking you changed something but I noticed they are the same files. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Thank you much for your time… Paul J.

#120186From: Larry MintonAug 25, 1994 6:26 AM

Create a batch file that has as part of it: For %f in (*.cel) do cel %f That will cycle through all the cel files. LAM

#118847From: Paul J. PollastroAug 17, 1994 4:06 PM

Jonas, <<The Textured Universe, sold by Autodesk>> This is what I was referring to as the material viewer. I have seen the TU.GIF file and that's perfect, but the last time I heard the price was $200.00. At this time I would rather purchase some IPAS routines with this money. If I can find somthing similar to the VGASHOW.EXE program, it would be sufficient. If you could answer Stefan's question on Adesk's proprietary format, he may have found an answer for me. Thank you much guy's… Paul J.

#118923From: Richard J. SmithAug 17, 1994 10:16 PM

is there any other way to get the viewer, this is just what I need also but I don't need the CD as of yet. … Ok how do I get the CD? Rick

#118946From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Aug 18, 1994 12:18 AM

Richard, << how can I get the CD? >> You can order this from your local dealer. There are many dealers on this forum. Tell us where you're located and someone will help.

#118949From: Richard J. SmithAug 18, 1994 12:22 AM

Thanks I'll contact my dealer ASAP, so there is no other way to get this program?