This CD-ROM is issue 3.2 of Blender Magazine. You should be able to launch it from this CD-ROM by double clicking on "Blender (PPC)" (if using a PowerMac) or "Blender (Mac)" (all Macs). Before launching, turn off virtual memory, if it is on. Make sure you have the latest version of Quicktime¬ and Sound Manager installed [Apple's Quicktime 2.5, Quicktime PowerPlug, Sound Manager 3.1 and Sound control panel are in the GOODIES folder on the CD-ROM].
If Blender plays too slowly from the CD-ROM, you can increase playback speed by copying some files onto your local Hard Drive. On a PowerMac use the application called "Install (PPC)" to copy the relevant data (less than 5 megs). All other Macs should use the application "Install (Mac)." Both applications will create a folder called "Blender" on your Hard Drive. In this folder will be the appropriate Blender launcher, and some ancilliary files. Adjust the preferred application memory of the launcher (by selecting the icon and pressing Apple-I) to your amount of FREE RAM (the more the better). The "Blender" application on your hard drive will launch any copy of Blender CD-ROM loaded in your CD-ROM drive*.
If you wish to access the web link feature, you will need to have a web browser installed and operational on your machine before running Blender. The first time you access the web link you will be prompted to find your web browser... from then on the connection will be relatively seamless.
If Blender won't start initially or crashes regularly, it's probably because Quicktime or the CD-ROM drivers are not installed properly in your System/Extensions folder, or because Virtual Memory is turned on.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Blender needs a minimum of 4MB FREE RAM (8MB physical RAM), System 7.1 or later, Quicktime 2.1 or later, a CD-ROM drive and a 13" RGB monitor to run on a Macintosh. 8 Meg or more free RAM will significantly improve performance. For best results: Set the monitor to 256 colors and sound to max (unless you have external speakers) before starting Blender. Blender may behave strangely on "Thousands" or "Millions" of colors, but the video looks much better. If you are experiencing missing graphics, sounds or transitions, we suggest running at 256 colors, and shutting off extensions to maximize available RAM.
GETTING OUT:
If you want to stop the performance, click on the "EXIT" button on the contents screen, or press APPLE-PERIOD or APPLE-Q and wait for the quit dialog-box to appear. Force quitting the application with CONTROL-OPTION-APPLE-ESC will also work in an emergency.
PROBLEMS?
IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH MOVIES
Make sure you have QuickTime¬ installed properly:
On Power Macintoshes:
Remove any old versions of Quicktime (they will be in your Extensions folder). Drag Quicktime¬ 2.5, Sound Manager, Sound and the QuickTime¬ PowerPlug into your system folder from the "GOODIES:Quicktime 2.5" folder on this CD. Restart your Macintosh.
On other Macintoshes:
Remove any old versions of Quicktime (they will be in your extensions folder). Drag Quicktime¬ 2.5, Sound Manager and Sound into your system folder from the "GOODIES:Quicktime 2.5" folder on this CD. Restart your Macintosh.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE WEBLINK
Make sure you have a Web browser installed, and properly functioning outside of the Blender environment. If necessary, re-install your Browser, and then go to the "WEBLINK" area from the contents screen, and click on "RESET BROWSER" - point the dialogue to your new copy of Navigator, and then try the link again.
WEIRD CRASHES ON OTHER OCCASIONS
This disk has been tested on Macintosh computers ranging from a IIvx with 8 megs of RAM to a PowerPC 9500/225 with 256MB RAM. Performance varies, but it runs.
If you have Virtual Memory turned ON in your MEMORY control panel, Blender will crash when you run out of physical RAM. Turn it OFF in the MEMORY control panel. RAMDOUBLER causes a similar effect.
Try shutting off all extensions except your CD-driver and Quicktime¬ before calling technical support. If you are experiencing dropped graphics, sounds or transitions, we suggest shutting off extensions to maximize available RAM, and then adjusting the memory size by selecting the BLENDME application, pressing APPLE-i and then changing the "Preferred Memory Size" dialogue to the maximum possible.
JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING
All files on this CD have been checked for viruses.
IF IT'S STILL NOT WORKING?
If you experience technical difficulties call 1-800-461-4038, or if you just want to provide feedback, e-mail us at input@blender.com, call at 212-302-2626 or fax us at 212-302-2635. For subscriptions call 1-800-537-7300, or fax 212-302-2635 for details from outside the U.S.
Blender ⌐1997 Felix Dennis. Published by Dennis Publishing, Inc., under license from Felix Dennis. BLENDER and the BLENDER logo are trademarks of Felix Dennis. All rights reserved.
Hope you enjoy it,
The Blender gang.
*The current launcher will work with Blender issues 2.5, 2.6 and all volume 3 issues. Users of issues 2.4 and previous will need to add the appropriate application from the issue 2.4 (or before) CD-ROM to the Blender folder on their hard drive as a launcher for the early issues. Sorry. If you experience script errors on the first screen of Blender when running from the hard drive, you need to copy the "XTRAS" folder on this CDROM to the same folder as the Blender application on your hard drive.
