CompuServe Thread

#DESQVIEW

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#3962From: THOMAS S NOVOTNYOct 5, 1991 7:02 AM
Is it possible to run ANI PRO under a DESQVIEW window? I can't seem to make it work in the 640×480 mode. When I switch back it comes up in 16 color mode and the screen is distorted. And/or possible to run something like Side Kick Plus or the PC TOOLS. Thanks
#3981From: Dave Byrnes [AEC TM]Oct 5, 1991 3:45 PM
Thomas – I think the only way you can do what you want with Desqview is to obtain a driver for your graphics card. Some do have higher res drivers, but many don't. You could also try pursuing this in Quarterdeck's own forum, which is Section 1 of the PCVENB Forum. Someone there can probably give you some more ideas… Dave
#4009From: THOMAS S NOVOTNYOct 6, 1991 6:45 AM
Dave, Thanks for the response. I obtained a driver from the AUTODESK lib that got me up in 640×480 – VESA.ZIP in the drivers lib. After some thought I wonder if I just don't have enough memory. Now I have 5 meg – might need more(?) It's just that I like to be able to jump into a program to make notes etc while working. Thanks for the DESQVIEW suggestion. I will check it out right away. What does the [AEC TM] mean after your name? Thanks Tom
#4024From: Dave Byrnes [AEC TM]Oct 6, 1991 2:54 PM
Tom – I don't know enough about Desqview to know whether memory is a problem or not. I run AutoCAD and Wordperfect in DV windows, but AutoCAD runs at VGA res. I only do it this way when I'm writing; when I do production drafting I don't run DV because I need high res. I haven't noticed any other DV users jumping into this thread so there may just not be any on this forum. There are one or two on the ACAD Forum, though, so you may want to troll for help over there too. Dave PS – Oh yeah, AEC TM… TM stands for thread master, which is a kind of junior assistant sysop responsible for whipping threads into line, gathering the interesting ones into files and uploading them to the libraries, and so forth. The AEC part stands for Architecture/Engineering/Construction which is the particular area I focus on over in the ACAD Forum.
#4081From: [F] Grant Blaha [Adesk]Oct 7, 1991 8:56 PM
Hi Thomas, the vesa driver doesn't do anything for Desqview. You'll need a VESA aware driver for Desqview or a Desqview driver for you're particular VGA card. I don't know if any of those exist. If you like to make notes, there is a great little text file editor in the Poco/Program menu. It's simple, but could do the job for you. -GB-