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#RTFM or sill Q?

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#63128From: albert waltnerOct 24, 1993 3:54 PM

I like to do some work while in Box Mode. But when loading a .3DS file, one cannot change to Box Mode until the load and draw has completed, unless I have not RTFM. I tried it and the keyboard entry is just ignored until the draw operation has finished. Is there some reason, other than thats the way it is, that the program could not accept the change to Box Mode at any time? I know, get a faster computer/video <g>. I have a 25 MHz dino (the Flintstone pet) processor. It is 3DSr3.

#63153From: Robert C. SeiwertOct 24, 1993 8:43 PM

Maybe in release 4.0! What I do is simply press the ESC key many times. This abouts the redrawing of the geometry. Then pressing Alt-B redraws the entire screen in box mode.

#63158From: Yost GroupOct 24, 1993 8:58 PM

I usually go into box mode _before_ loading the file. But as RobertS said, you can skip the redraws but hitting the ESC key till they stop. PS: I would also recommend getting Vibrant's Liquid Speed driver when it ships (within weeks, now). It DOUBLES the redraw speed inside of R3.

#63261From: Don LandisOct 25, 1993 11:49 AM

Gary: with r3: While playing with the net rendering speed thing and QEMM I also observed that my screen redraws speed up as my base memory is increased. Any comments on this?

#63438From: Yost GroupOct 26, 1993 10:50 AM

It just sounds like another mystery of life, regarding how Phar Lap, DOS, and QEMM work (or try to work) together. – G

#63274From: Mike KelleyOct 25, 1993 1:01 PM

>PS: I would also recommend getting Vibrant's Liquid Speed driver when it ships >(within weeks, now). It DOUBLES the redraw speed inside of R3. Suggested price? It sounds like this is something we ALL need. Love R3.

#63291From: Yost GroupOct 25, 1993 3:32 PM

I'm not sure exactly how much they're charging, but you can call them for info at 800/r37/1711. – G

#63313From: John TissavaryOct 25, 1993 5:38 PM

I think liquid speed costs @ $99 if you order now and have R3. John Tissavary (La Luna cie)

#63467From: David TaffetOct 26, 1993 12:34 PM

Are you *sure* about the $99 price on LSpeed for R3 owners?!?!? DT

#63655From: John TissavaryOct 27, 1993 2:45 AM

Positive. I ordered it a couple of weeks ago. It's supposed to ship Nov. 1. John Tissavary (La Luna cie)

#63318From: david W. mennenohOct 25, 1993 6:12 PM

Mike, PMJI, just thought I'd jump on this one. I'm not sure what the SRP of Liquid Speed will be but I can say that it works just like Gary says. I'm beta testing it and it's fantastic. It's averaging about 50% faster redraws. Makes a hell of a difference on large meshes. I'll post some more info when I can. Dave Mennenoh

#63485From: Mike KelleyOct 26, 1993 1:30 PM

Thanks, I'll definitely get it. Never thought I'd be doing large meshes but now that I can single frame (and am not concerned about *FLC size) they seem to be growing all the time. 50% faster would be real nice (Lord grant me patience and I want it now!).

#63494From: Todd WiedemannOct 26, 1993 1:54 PM

I'll agree, Dave. I'm also a beta site and find Liquid Speed to be a _true_ enhancement, perhaps beyond 50% … Works even better with the Diamond Viper VLB I installed Sunday. In a word … wow. |-\\/