3DS3 Wont load …
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Some assistance please…
I have 3DS3 installed on a DX2-80. It ran fine for weeks, now when I click the
icon I get a "_" prompt in the upper left corner of the screen and then the
system hangs.
I have tried …
Removing the complete 3D3S directory and re-installing the complete program.
Same problem. I also have AutoCAD r.12 installed on the same machine. On Friday
we attempted to install a softdesk product (CORE) we were unable to use CORE
because our version of AC is locked (it is a student version) and while I don't
think the problem was caused by CORE I can't be sure.
Autoexec and config files have remained unchanges, I even tried to load an
older version of WIN and SYS.INI files, same problem. Next I booted directly
into DOS and I still can not load 3D3S.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.!!
Thx-
michaelB
<<I have 3DS3 installed on a DX2-80. It ran fine for weeks, now when I click
the icon I get a "_" prompt in the upper left corner of the screen and then the
system hangs.>>
First question, does it work properly in DOS (As opposed to a DOS shell from
Windows). Get Windows out of the picture for now.
If it still doesn't work in a true DOS environment, most likely you have a
memory conflict. Follow the instructions below for diagnosing your problem.
-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.