#3D Studio Configuration
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I am having difficulty getting 3DS working 'properly", so I'm trying to adjust
the configuration. It would not load at all until I removed the NOEMS command
in the EMM386 command in CONFIG.SYS. Once I got it to load, I then had
problems with the tablet (Kurta 1218). I had to change the AUTOEXEC file to
use the tablet in the Autodesk Icon startup for Autocad for DOS and Windows.
This helped run DOS programs, but it would nor work for 3DS. I could operate
3DS, but it took a long time to load everything. With all of these changes,
the software we primarily I to digitize maps wouldn't operate properly.
Is there something I can do in a batch file to get things working?
Any help would be appreciated!!
Tony,
It sounds like you have a few conflicts on your system. I have included a paper
to help you diagnose those problems.
-Brian
Title: Clean system boot; diagnostics for memory conflict…
Description:
To confirm that the problem is caused by a memory conflict, re-start the
computer with simplified settings (a 'stripped system') and see if the problem
goes away.
For DOS-only computers, a stripped system means that the computer is rebooted
without terminate and stay resident (TSR) programs nor device drivers that are
not absolutely necessary for the operation of the operating system and
computer. The Autodesk program should also be configured for VGA display if
possible, to rule out display driver conflicts.
To reboot into a stripped system for 3D Studio and Animator Pro, change the
system files as follows:
CONFIG.SYS should contain only:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=20
AUTOEXEC.BAT should contain only:
PATH=<your path>
PROMPT=<your prompt>
You may want to use the DOS SYS command to create a bootable floppy for this
trouble-shooting exercise and place these simplified system files on the
diskette. Or, you may edit the existing CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files
currently on the hard disk (make back-up copies first). Make sure you have a
bootable DOS floppy on hand, just in case the computer has trouble rebooting.
Note: Quarterdeck QEMM users may find it helpful to review the QEMM
trouble-shooting documentation and use the Analyze utility to track down memory
conflicts.
Trouble-shooting:
If the program now operates correctly, the next step is to determine which
program or driver in your system files is causing the conflict. Edit the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files, adding one device driver or TSR command at
a time, rebooting, and starting 3D Studio/AAPRO until the error reappears.
When the error happens, the last item you added to the configuration is
probably the trouble maker. Once we know which drivers are conflicting, we can
determine the proper course of action.
If you are using special display adapters (for example, a Targa frame buffer),
you should check the documentation that came with the display driver to see if
special memory settings or EMS exclusions are needed.