#CDK
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<<Of course, Kevin is welcome. But why isn't he introducing himself?>>
Hi Folks:
You're right! I should introduce myself. It has taken several weeks to get my
connectivity established and Jonas has been graciously minding the ranch until
I could get on line.
In the next week or two, I hope to upload some CDK demos that will provide you
with some idea of how the CDK will compliment your work with 3D Studio. Since
all CDK executables are 32-bit Windows applications, I was wondering if how
widely Win 32s (32-bit extensions to Win 3.1) are already distributed. (I
suppose I could also post the Win32s files, but they're a little too large to
be convenient.)
Naturally, if you're running applications like Mosaic or AutoCAD R13, you
already have Win32s.
Any thoughts?
-Kevin Yurica
kevin,
thanks for your response regarding NT and vc++2.0!
regarding your post
<< Since all CDK executables are 32-bit Windows applications, I was wondering
if how widely Win 32s (32-bit extensions to Win 3.1) are already distributed.
(I suppose I could also post the Win32s files, but they're a little too large
to be convenient.) >>
if we are going to be using vc++2.0 to compile and run cdk apps, wouldn't we
already have win32s files? i think they are shipped with the vc++2.0 disks.
also, regarding NT. Will the cdk stuff take advantage of SMP (multiple
processors)?
last question (i promise): what would you consider to be the best graphics
card for accelerating the cdk rendering?
Jerry O'Connor
Summit Graphics, Inc.
<<if we are going to be using vc++2.0 to compile and run cdk apps, wouldn't we
already have win32s files? i think they are shipped with the vc++2.0 disks.>>
Absolutely, as you suggest the Win32s extensions are included with VC++ 2.0.
In fact, they are also shipped with CDK R2. But, for those that haven't
purchased VC++ or CDK yet, and also haven't run any 32-bit Windows applications
(Mosaic, ACAD R13, etc.), there's a good chance they may not have Win32s.
For the enthusiast who wants to download a CDK demo and doesn't have Win32s,
perhaps we can put a pointer to a net location where they can get it if they
need it. I bet that would solve it. Sound reasonable?
<<also, regarding NT. Will the cdk stuff take advantage of SMP (multiple
processors)?>>
Currently, the application isn't design to. However. it's certainly on the
wish list.
<<last question (i promise): what would you consider to be the best graphics
card for accelerating the cdk rendering?>>
There are a lot of good 3D accelerator products hitting the market out there.
We are working with several companies to develop accelerated solutions.
Testing is still in progress so I don't have results yet. Personally, I like
the concept of these integrated 2D/3D accelerator cards in the ~$500 price
range. I'm familiar with the Matrox, Cirrus Logic and 3D Labs Glint chip
products. My opinion is that they're all good. Drivers for the CDK should
start to be available after production units begin shipping.
-KY
>> Hi Folks:
You're right! I should introduce myself. It has taken several weeks to get my
connectivity established and Jonas has been graciously minding the ranch until
I could get on line. <<
Hi Kevin! Glad to see you here on the forum. I'm sure you've heard a bit
about the StudioCity project. I hope you can give us a hand from the VR
perspective. 🙂
Paul S.
<<I'm sure you've heard a bit about the StudioCity project. >>
Yes indeed. I'm very interested in StudioCity.
<< I hope you can give us a hand from the VR perspective. 🙂 >>
I certainly would plan to participate and help in any way I can. I guess we'll
start to see the geometry take form in the coming weeks.
-Kevin