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#VBPLAY Licensing

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#144546From: B. R. Stephen PeerJan 1, 1995 11:26 PM
Brian: I have tried unsuccessfully for the last two weeks to contact Max Hoffman at Autodesk to discover what the licensing fee and terms are for the VBPLAY.VBX control. I am currently in the final stages of preparing a multimedia product for release in mid-January. Can you give me any information about fees and/or terms? It is critical that I find out immediately, or our company is going to have to convert all of our FLC files to AVI files, and use the MS Video for Windows routines rather than the Autodesk control. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, B. R. Stephen Peer
#144634From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jan 2, 1995 2:54 PM
I just found out that Max is no longer handling the Animation Support Libraries. That may be why it has been difficult to get a response. The new person handling these issues is Mark Gerhard. He can also be contacted at 415-332-2344. I am not sure about his emial, but I think it is markg@autodesk.com. I am sorry it is difficult to get a response on this issue. This difficulty is the topic of a meeting I am attending next week. With Mark now at the helm of this product, I anticipate that future dealings of this nature will not be a problem. -Brian
#144789From: David PhibbsJan 3, 1995 12:53 PM
Brian, I too am using the VBPLAY VBX for a system which might eventually be sold to other companies. Is there a royalty or fee associated?? If there is I too will have to do the old FLC to AVI conversion. The sooner you can let us know the better. Thanks a bunch for your help. Dave
#144848From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Jan 3, 1995 6:34 PM
When the splash screen does not display, royalty fees are determined on a case by case basis. In MOST cases, all you need is a licence agreement. The person to talk to is Mark Gerhard. 415-332 2344 or markg@autodesk.com. He is now in charge of licencing for this product. -Brian