Bug in R4 Install
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Gentleman,
Having just recieved my update for R4 and trying to install, I found a bug! (I
think). When I chose "Update R3 to R4", the install program choaks when it gets
to Browse_I.pxp because the file is marked read_only. I assume this is because
I had Browse_I.pxp from the Textures Universe CD, and it was copied on as
read_only. I deleted the file, and restarted the install, but it now copied the
save files on top of the original save files so I lost my original *.set files
etc. For me this was not a problem since before I did the install I copied the
entire 3ds3 tree to another disk for safety. This is not a big problem or
should not be for people who do back-ups properly, but I thought it required my
mentioning.
By the way, it seems that "preview" can not do much more than 2 fps in wire
mode on my system. (486/50dx with ATI Ultra pro EISA) Is this expected? or do
you really need a P5/90 to make it work faster? I tried this on birdwalk.3ds
with and without the fence. Any suggestions?
One more thing…. the registration card asks for the serial number from my R3
release.. This was on the disk (disk #2) I was required to surrender at the
time I upgraded. Now what do I do?? My dealer also has my Animator Pro disk
with the serial number, (Waiting for the "studio" release) is this also going
to be an issue?
Tom Flannery
Aptos Multimedia Productions
Hi – thanks for the report. We're checking into the BROWSE bug.
Re: the registration card asks for your old serial number. Sometimes the
dealer will be able to help. If not, enter your explanation (disk surrendered
for upgrade). I don't think it's critical info.
You commented that your dealer has your AAPro disk for AAStudio upgrade. This
product is scheduled for March 1995! I'd get the serial number written into
your AAPro book for safe keeping. You may wish to retain your AAPro diskette
too.
Thanks Nik,
I just saw that the release date for Studio was now march…
With all the press, I thought it was available…
Tom
Hi Thomas,
I checked out your installation problem regarding the BROWSE_I.PXP. I copied
the file from my Texture Universe CD and checked the 'attrib' setting of the
file. It is set to 'A', which I would expect. I then added a read-only
attribute to my BROWSE_I.PXP by:
attrib +r c:\3ds3\process\browse_i.pxp
from the DOS prompt. The installation failed when it hit the BROWSE_I.PXP as
you encountered. Somehow the attributes of the file were reset, but the only
way I can fathom that happening is by doing it manually.
We'll track this issue to see if we get any more reports. Even though I
couldn't reproduce this error with stock files, I appreciate your reporting it.
Thanks.
Bob
Thanks Bob,
I didn't reset the file, not something I fool around with. I had one of the
very first CD of Texture Univers, if that makes any difference. I'll try it
again from my CD and see what happens.
Tom
Hi Thomas,
There was one version of the Texture Universe that, I believe, was
passed out the NAB show last year as a prelease version. It could be
that you have one of those, but I checked the file on both disks and
their attributes were correct. The final shipping disk has
CDRM1166021 number printed on the CD under the Compact Disc logo in
the lower right quadrant of the CD.
It's rather puzzling how your file attained a read-only attribute. I
hope you're operational again, and have a happy holiday. Bob
That's my number….
havn't tried to reinstall it yet to see what happens…
Tom
Update…
Just Checked my CD.. As I said the number is the same as you list, but
all files on the CD are marked as read only….. I'm not going to do
a new install, it ain't broke…don't fix it…but I'm sure that the
file would be copied on as read only.
It's your call, but my problem is fixed. It does seem that there is a
problem with the T.U. CD. Anybody that has the CD in the form that I
have it will have the install crash. I don't know why my disk would
be different that the ones you have. I did not get mine from
Siggraph… Mine came in the mail.
Thanks Thomas,
I'll look into this issue some more. I just looked at my disks and both of
them are listed as read-only (R) on the CD. When I copied the file to my C:
drive, the BROWSE_I.PXP had an (A) attribute.
It's my impression that if the file is read-only on one medium, it'll remain
read-only when it's copied to another. This is becoming more curious to me.
I'll keep playing with this to see if I can figure out what's going on,
Bob
Thanks Bob, That's what I saw read_only_to_read_only….
Tom
Whenever I have copied files from a CD they always come across as read
only, because the CD is a read only medium, so the attribuite is set.
Just do the "ATTRIB -r *.*" command from dos to remove the read only
from the files on your HD
Thanks Stuart, but the issue was that if the file was set to read only, the
install would crash out. something I would not expect. I had sinnce fixed the
problem and everything is fine now.
When ever you copy a files from a CD it will appera read only on your hard
drive.. This is because a CD is a read only media. You can you programs sucj
as Norton Commander to change the files from read only to read/write or any
other files attribute you want to assign.
-Gregg Daly
Rather than buying Norton Commander, you could simply use the DOS Attrib
function to change your file status.
– Jack
Yes, I forgot about that. I normally use norton commander.
Thanks