3D Studio Manuals
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I have lost my 3D Studio manuals to Hurricane Andrew. They were
at my house when the hurricane hit and it was a total loss. I had not yet
mastered getting around in 3D Studio. I have looked almost everywhere for
replacement books for 3D Studio ver 1.0. I am hoping that someone out there
knows how I can get new copies of The 3D Studio manuals. Maybe you know the
phone number to Autodesk or something. Also, If you know of any good books on
3D Studio please tell me the title and where to find them. I really appriciate
it.
Thanks a lot!
Ron:
>> I have looked almost everywhere for replacement books for 3D Studio ver
>> 1.0.
Why not just update to version 2, which comes with a free set of manuals?
Or just wait a month and go straight to version 3?
All you need to upgrade are your original disks. Did you loose them in the
Hurricane, or do you still have them? Did you register the package when you
bought it?
Greg Pyros
>All you need to upgrade are your original disks. Did you loose them in the
>Hurricane, or do you still have them? Did you register the package when you
>bought it?
PMJI, but this brings up a question to my suspicious (well, worrisome) mind:
since Autodesk only recommends insuring the hardware lock, what happens
if the original disk is stolen/lost/misplaced? One of my misgivings about
sending it through the mail is just this (otherwise you'd have it in hand for
the upgrade) — I hate to insure it for $3K. Is the official Autodesk policy
that you need to insure BOTH the disks and the lock?
BTW, I'm certainly registered to AD.
Mike:
>> since Autodesk only recommends insuring the hardware lock, what happens
>> if the original disk is stolen/lost/misplaced?
Good question! If you registered the package, Autodesk can trace it easily.
As long as no one upgrades it before you let them know it has been lost, all
is well in Mudville.
If it's not registered, my recommendation is to first make a Xerox copy of
the disk itself, then send it by traceable courier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) so you
have a record of the shipment. It can then be replaced by Autodesk with
very little hassle.
Greg Pyros