#TARGA Help!
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I just bought a TARGA+ and I can't seem do get 3DStudio to output to it
correctly. I am using the driver that came with 3DStudio and am sure I have
it setup correctly in my AUTOEXEC.BAT: –
SET RDPADI=c:\3ds\drivers\rdptarga.exp
I think my problem is I don't know what to set the I\O switches on the
TARGA board to. I tried the default settings but when I try to render to
the RDPADI device in 3DStudio, my VGA monitor becomes a mess with strange
artifacts (The TARGA board is connected another RGB Analog monitor). Why
would this effect my VGA monitor?
And yes, I am using the SET TARGASET=T32 setting in my AUTOEXEC.BAT file to
simulate an older TARGA 32 board.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks loads
Scott Bowman
Allan,
Sure. Don't mess with the switches on the Targa+, use the defaults.
Install your TARGAP.SYS driver in Config.sys, probably at the defaults, but
add 'mD'. The line should look like this, assuming your driver's in the
C:\TARGAP directory:
DEVICE=TARGAP.SYS mD
Now the setup as a Targa 32. You want these 2 statements either in your
Autoexec.bat file, or whatever batch you use to start 3D Studio.
SET TARGA=247
SET TARGASET=T32P240E
These set memory address to D000 (away from the VGA), and 480 lines,
overscan mode. Make sure any expanded memory manager, such as QEMM, leave
the address D000-DFFF alone (QEMM, add the line X=D000-DFFF). Also don't
forget the SET RDPADI=C:\3DS\DRIVERS\RDPTARGA.EXP.
Run the program to initialize in the Targa 32-compatible mode:
TPLUSINI T32.INI
Now, start 3DS.
Ok, now that I've told you all that, just download the Targa+ 3DS driver
(TGAPLS.ZIP) from the Drivers directory on this forum (what, section 5?)
and unZIP. substitute the line SET TARGA=C:\3DS\DRIVERS\RDPTARGP.EXP, omit
the TPLUSINI instruction (you need to be in native Targa+ mode). You can
also skip the other SET TARGAs, etc. or leave them. Use TMODE to set the
resolution and color depth you want. Hooray!
Hope this helps, and why didn't your dealer handle this?
Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Because my dealer did not know beans about it (He never used one). It is so
hard to find a good dealer these days (sigh).
I had a feeling that you would be the one to help with this. THank you very
much Kevin.
Allan Losh Whispering Winds Design
Okay, Allan. Let me know if you need to be walked through this. Call me @
213/820-4004.
Could I request a couple of changes for PostMaster?
1) An abort key to stop translation (particularly when I've gone &
selected the wrong file or stamp). I know that Ctrl-Alt-Del works – Ha ha.
2) Preferences: I'd like to save the default input file path & Stamp.
3) Check for overwriting existing file on translation. For instance, the
Untitled file, if no name provided.
Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
Thanks for the suggestions Kevin, I have successfuly installed the TARGA+
card and have it working now as per your instructions. I'll give you a
buzz.
Thanks again
Allan Losh