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#Starting Imagine 2.0

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#1431From: Frederick N. QuandtOct 29, 1994 12:15 PM
Running the 3D Modeling Studio version of Imagine 2.0 on my 486SL2/50 (12 MB, msdos 6.2, doublespaced drive, AMIBIOS, 1992) causes it to reset. The /noxms switch returns to the c: prompt. I tried the recommended config and autoexec files: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS BUFFERS=10,0 FILES=40 DOS=UMB LASTDRIVE=S FCBS=16,0 DEVICEHIGH=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE DOS=HIGH devicehigh=mouse.sys STACKS=9,256 @ECHO OFF PATH C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP prompt $p$g cls I tried to removing all the boards (except VGA and hard disk). The same disks work on a 486DX33 at work (msdos 6.2). I tried the VGA from the 486DX33. Any ideas as to the cause? Thanks, Fred
#1432From: GreG tsadilasOct 29, 1994 2:15 PM
Fred, Use your standard startup files, just try substituting the following for your: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS /shadowram:on DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM HIGHSCAN This should allow you to use the same startup files for all your software, and allow Imagine to be run with the /noxms switch. If this fails, remove the "/shadowram:on" switch from the first line. -GreG
#1456From: IMPULSEOct 31, 1994 6:59 PM
Fred The slc based cpu does not have a co processor and it needs one to run Imagine. We have had a few problems in this vain, so I guess the best thing to do is run it on the other computer that has no problems. I must admit in all honesty that this problem is still the same for Imagine 3.0 and higher, you must have a DX machine so that the code can do what it does properly. Mike
#1672From: Sam J. BowlingNov 10, 1994 12:06 AM
>> The slc based cpu does not have a co processor and it needs one to run Imagine. << What about a coprocessor emulator? While I'm talking to you I have a few ideas. How about a snap to grid x, Y or Z function? So you can only snap in one direction? Jeez, I just had a complete memory blank out. I'll get back to you later. Sam – Sam Bowling, Written 09-Nov-1994 @ 21:32:43 Using: Windows NavCIS PRO 1.25
#1953From: Thomas DodgeNov 21, 1994 5:34 PM
About that SLC. I used to have a TI 486/slc, and I couldn't get it to work, even with a Coprocessor. I talked to Impulse customer service and was told that it would not work with an SLC period… Just my experience, I am now on an AMD 386, just to run ACAD and Imagine. 72713,2135, Thomas Dodge