CompuServe Thread

#Bug Reports?

7 messages in this thread
#183748From: Steven MusseyAug 5, 1995 11:24 PM
And another thing… The files in Autodesk's Animator Studio promise to have a file placed on CIS that describes the most current bugs in the software. I've looked here several times and no such file exists. So, where is it? Nothing is more aggravating than trying to figure out why your software isn't working, thinking that maybe you're the one making the mistake, only to later learn that the software is flawed. WE NEED BUG REPORTS AND YOU GUYS ARE NOT DELIVERING THEM!!!! Steven Mussey M.D.
#183870From: Nik Grant [adesk]Aug 7, 1995 1:45 PM
"The files in Autodesk's Animator Studio promise to have a file placed on CIS that describes the most current bugs in the software. I've looked here several times and no such file exists." I may have missed the reference you're talking about. I did see the reference to AASTIPS.ZIP, which is not here (my fault) but that is for tips and tricks from users. I am surprised to find we've promised a list of bugs posted on CompuServe – could you tell me where you saw this? Also, I checked into your order for a B&W Help manual, and I feel as frustrated as you. I still don't have the complete picture, but it is now on the RUSH/PRIORITY list. This means that if anything is shipped today, it will include your order. However, it's complicated by "inventory" and "end of quarter" shipping. I believe that it will be shipped tomorrow, not today, and that you will get the order this week. Customer Service was able to confirm that you had placed an order on 6/30, and then again on 7/24. They were unable to explain why it wasn't shipped, but they cancelled one of your orders and put the other on the RUSH list. Nik
#183972From: James SweetingAug 8, 1995 11:50 AM
Why do you have to complain to get the bug fix you should get it anyway
#183994From: Nik Grant [adesk]Aug 8, 1995 12:48 PM
"Why do you have to complain to get the bug fix you should get it anyway" should read: "Why do you have to register to get the bug fix you should get anyway" <grin> No need to "complain" as far as I'm concerned. You should be sure you report your bug in a fashion that allows Autodesk to recreate them and report them to the programmers as bug. If they're fixable, you should get the free update we've offered. You should register to get it though.
#184130From: James SweetingAug 9, 1995 11:53 AM
I have registered – I hope, and I am being patient so one day I will get my bug fix
#184087From: Mark YankeeAug 9, 1995 2:55 AM
First of all settle down, Steven. << The files in Autodesk's Animator Studio promise to have a file placed on CIS that describes the most current bugs in the software. >> It's been in the Animator Studio/Pro library for a long time under the name AASBUG.TXT. Mark
#184295From: Steven MusseyAug 10, 1995 6:08 PM
Oh my goodness. Thank you. I am always amazed at how aggravating it is to try to get software to do something that you KNOW it can do, but you seem unable to do it. I think I spent an amazing amount of energy trying to get a simple task accomplished with Animator Studio and simply couldn't do it. What then drives you even crazier is to find that it wasn't working right because of a bug rather than simple stupidity on the part of the user. Okay.. Okay….. I'll take my Haldol and settle down….:)