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************************ TURBODLD DEMO **********************
************************ VERSION 1.01 **********************
Copyright (c) 1990-93 Panacea Inc. All Rights Reserved
This is the READ.ME file for TurboDLDDemo v1.01. It contains
useful information regarding installation and usage.
*** Installation of This Software ***
-------------------------------------
In order for TurboDLDDemo to work properly, you MUST use the INSTALL
utility provided in the self-extracting TURBDEMO.EXE or TRBDEM.EXE file
to install TurboDLDDemo. If you do not use the INSTALL.EXE program,
you will not have access to the 20-minute daily TurboDLDDeluxe demo
mode until a day has passed.
Distribution of This Software
------------------------------------
This demonstration version of TurboDLDDeluxe may be freely distributed as
long as it remains wholly unmodified with all copyrights attached. A complete
self-extracting version of TurboDLDDemo is available from Panacea's
BBS (603-432-5193) or from CompuServe's ACAD Forum for those interested in
distributing the software in a more portable form.
TurboDLDDemo
-----------------
TurboDLDDemo is a demonstration version of Panacea's TurboDLDDeluxe
software. For 20 minutes per day you may experience the benefits of
TurboDLDDeluxe, Panacea's popular Display List software. After the
daily 20 minutes has been reached, TurboDLDDemo reverts to a non-display
list ADI 4.2 driver. TurboDLDDemo does not carry a time limit for display
and rendering with 3D Studio and AutoShade 2.0 with RenderMan.
If you wish to purchase the full retail version of TurboDLDDeluxe, or
have any questions regarding any Panacea product, please call our
Sales Department at (603) 437-5022.
Panacea, Inc.
24 Orchard View Drive
Londonderry, NH 03053
Fax: (603) 434-2461
I - TIPS/ERRATA/FEATURES/REVISIONS
============================================================
DLDCFG and AutoCAD R12
----------------------
The DLDCFG environment variable is used by TurboDLD to locate its
configuration files. DLDCFG must be set for AutoCAD R10/386, R11,
AutoShade, and 3D Studio.
When using R12, however, DLDCFG is not required. TurboDLD will look
for its configuration files in the same directory as the RCTURBOD.EXP
file. However, if DLDCFG is set, TurboDLD will use DLDCFG to locate
its configuration files.
Upgrading from DLD386
---------------------
If you are using R12, you do not need to run DLD386's FASTACAD.BAT
first. FASTACAD.BAT sets four environment variables including DLDCFG,
DSPADI, RDPADI, and RCPADI. None of these environment variables are
needed with R12 and TurboDLD. If you set these variables in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT or a batch file used to start R12, we strongly recommend
that you remove them.
- Problems with the raster cursor and S3 boards. If the raster cursor
on the AutoCAD graphics screen leaves residue, it is most likely
caused by a conflict between the S3 board and another device trying
to use COM3 or COM4. Common culprits are modem boards using COM3 or
COM4. If you are having this problem, the only solution is to remap
the offending device to use COM1 or COM2 or remove it.
- For those persons with low CPU RAM and less than 20mb of available hard
disk space you should use the -SWAPCHK ON switch to configure AutoCAD.
This switch will give you the option of saving your drawing when AutoCAD
runs out of swap space. The way you configure this is to change
into your AutoCAD program sub-directory and at the prompt type:
CFIG386 ACAD -SWAPCHK ON
- If you are experiencing slow mouse/digitizer response, try
deleting all characters on the Double Click command line of
the button(s) that are giving you problems.
- For graphics boards using the S3 '801/805 video chip, we
recommend not using the 32,000 color Display mode. Unpredictable
results will occur.
- When using some ATI VGA Wonder boards in a dual screen system, but
you want a single screen AutoCAD configuration, make sure that you start
AutoCAD from the VGA screen. Otherwise, flip screens will result in a
weird combination of monochrome and VGA screens.
- When configuring for an NEC Multi Graphics Engine, add the following
line to the DLDSETUP.DAT file created by the TurboDLD setup program.
TIGA REINIT
The above line may be placed anywhere in the file provided it is not
preceded by a ;.
- When using TurboDLD with AutoCAD R12, it is not necessary to
run the FASTACAD.BAT file copied during installation. This file
is included for AutoShade only. Likewise the FAST3DS.BAT file is
used for 3D Studio configuration. TurboDLD will be found automatically
via the AutoCAD 12's ACADDRV environment variable. Please be sure
that ACADDRV includes the path to the TurboDLD sub-directory if
you did not install the driver into \ACAD\DRV.
- If using a TIGA graphics board with 3D Studio, we highly recommend
that you configure your display and rendering resolutions to be the
same. Some TIGA boards don't cope well with mode switches in the
3DS environment.
- Also for TIGA graphics board users, if you are using AutoCAD 10/386,
it will be necessary to run the AutoCAD 11 NEWDX.EXE utility to update
the Phar Lap DOS extender.
- Please be aware that there is a C2 revision to AutoCAD R12. This
revision corrects various digitizer and plotter problems.
- The DLDVIEW command now includes dialog box support for AutoCAD R12.
Please note that some of the available menu option boxes do not have any
effect on the use of this command. Many thanks to D. Scott Peterson
for his input on this feature.
- Rendering Resolution options will be available only when
configuring a Rendering device, not directly from the Graphics
Board/Resolution Menu as indicated in the Installation Guide.
Rendering options will appear when AutoCAD R12's AVE Render
is first configured or when configuring 3D Studio or AutoShade.
It may be necessary to reconfigure AVE Render by using the
RCONFIG command at the AutoCAD command prompt. Also note that
TurboDLD is a combined Display/Rendering driver therefore, you
should select that option from AVE Render's configuration menu.
- Features included in this version, Real-time panning,
Drawing Viewer, ZoomPreview spy glass. See TURBODLD.DOC
for complete details on how to use these features.
- Erasing small objects may result in a few stray pixels being
left on the screen. Issue a REDRAW to remove them from the
screen.
- When running at greater than 8 bits-per-pixel (256 colors),
setting physical colors via DLDCOLOR will have no visible
effect until an SAVE and EXIT occurs.
- The PMODELINE width is as large as possible given the
current screen dimensions and font character size. If less
area is desired, switch to a smaller font size.
- There is no longer a Remove or Overwrite mode for the Display
List. TurboDLD functions as the Remove mode did in previous DLD
versions, eliminating flashing of erased vectors, without affecting
performance.
- The BPCACHE is normally disabled. Enabling BPCACHE will only make a
noticeable performance difference when using TIGA-based graphics boards.
II. What if I Have Problems?
============================
If you encounter a problem with TurboDLD, please try to
duplicate, and document, the steps required to reproduce it.
As you document the problem, list your current system
configuration, including video board, resolution, number of
colors configured, etc. Also, if possible, try to duplicate
the problem with an AutoCAD sample file so that we can
easily try to re-create the problem on our equipment. To contact
technical support, refer to TURBODLD.DOC
III. Other Panacea Products
===========================
Panacea Inc., the world's leading developer of Autodesk display
drivers offers drivers for virtually all Autodesk products.
DLD Classic
===========
Our DLD Classic line of AutoCAD display list drivers have become a
virtual industry standard.
DLD Classic real mode ADI 4.0 drivers are available for EGA, VGA, 8514/A,
TIGA, and XGA graphics platforms, and support AutoCAD R10, R10/386,
R11/286, AutoShade 1.X, and AutoSketch.
PanaMate
========
Don't settle for 320x200 resolution in Animator Pro. PanaMate is your
resolution solution. It supports the highest resolution available on your
graphics board to let you get the most out of Animator Pro. PanaMate
is only $79.
Panacea products can be ordered through your local dealer. For
more information on these products and the name of a dealer near
you, call Panacea sales at (603) 437-5022.
Comments, etc., can be addressed to:
Panacea Inc.
Post Office Square
24 Orchard View Drive
Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053-3351, U.S.A.
Voice: (603) 437-5022 Fax: (603) 434-2461