Reading product “Read Me” files is almost a lost art. But please read this one - you will learn something. You can print this file so you will have a hardcopy of it to faithfully follow during the balance of the installation process.
Four megabytes of RAM and a hard disk with a minimum of ten megabytes free is required for installation of the full package. You may install only a portion of the software if you wish, but the software will not have be able to demonstrate its full functionality.
This demo version of StudioPro is a launchable application that does everything the full version does EXCEPT save. You can model, create and use textures, import pre-built shapes, add lighting, and render images. But you cannot save any of your work. Nor can you use the Cut, Copy, or Paste commands. Since it is intended for demonstration use only, no written documentation is provided. You may refer to the accompanying video tape for a general explanation of the interface, as well as a short tutorial on how to create 3-D objects and render images.
DISABLE VIRUS PROTECTION
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Strata Inc. has stringent anti-virus procedures in place throughout its duplicating and shipping departments and we do everything possible to maintain the integrity of our products up to the point when you open the package. If you are concerned about virus contamination on these product disks, scan them before beginning the installation process, then turn off ALL virus protection during installation. After you have completed the installation, you can turn your anti-virus inits/cdevs/extensions back on.
If you have the “GateKeeper™” virus checker, it absolutely MUST be disabled before installation of StudioPro. More than any other virus control software, GateKeeper can corrupt an application during installation; rendering it unusable.
TO INSTALL THE STUDIOPRO DEMO APPLICATION AND SUPPORT FILES
The disk envelope should contain 7 disks. These are titled “Installer” and “Disk 2” through “Disk 6.” If you are reading this document you have already begun by inserting the “Installer” disk. It was obviously the right choice.
After you are through reading this information, quit the Teach Text application and run the Installer application. You can then follow the simple on-screen instructions provided by the installer. Be sure to take the time to click on the “Read Me” button within the installer. The information provided there will guide you through the installation process.
RUNNING THE STUDIOPRO DEMO SOFTWARE FOR THE FIRST TIME
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StudioPro requires System 6.0.5 or later and the accompanying 32-Bit Color Quickdraw system software on your Macintosh II or later computer. System 7.0 or later is recommended. Macintosh operating systems are available through any authorized Apple Computer dealer.
You should have at least four megabytes of free RAM (after the operating system takes what it needs) and two megabytes of free space on your hard-disk for StudioPro’s virtual image cache, otherwise you won't be able to render large images unless you've got a lot of RAM. Eight megabytes or more of RAM is recommended for best performance.
PERFORMANCE NOTE
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In general, faster CPUs, more RAM, and speedier hard-disk drives result in better performance from StudioPro. A Macintosh IIci or faster is recommended for use with all Strata Inc. products. StudioPro is fully compatible with 68020 thru 68040 processors, in 24- or 32-bit addressing mode. An FPU (Floating Point Unit/Math Co-processor) is required, as well.
Within reason, the more RAM you allocate to StudioPro, the faster it will render an image. However, you should not have to allocate more than 20 megabytes, except in the cse of VERY large models. If the “memory chip” appears at the top of a rendering window, that means you should allocate more RAM to StudioPro via the Finder's "Get Info" command.
Using any form of hard-disk storage space to simulate memory (such as System 7's virtual memory) will slow the rendering process. Virtual Memory is NOT recommended with StudioPro. If you have enough RAM (greater than 8 megabytes installed), you can also disable the image spooling option within StudioPro (via the Preferences command in the Edit menu). This will DRAMATICALLY improve rendering performance. As you can see, there is no substitute for RAM.
THE STRATAVISION™ 3d DEMO v2.5 ADDITIONAL GOODIES
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An Aldus® Gallery Effects™ “sampler” is provided in the Extensions folder. Specifically, it is the Watercolor filter, one of the 16 Gallery Effects filters included in Gallery Effects Volume I: Classic Art from Aldus. This filter is accessed through the "Modify Image" command in the Edit menu (but only when a rendered image is in the active window).
For more information on Aldus Gallery Effects, contact:
Aldus Corporation • Product Information
411 First Avenue South • Seattle, Washington, 98104 • 206-628-2320
For further information about purchasing StudioPro or model libraries and accessories, contact your nearest Apple Macintosh software dealer, or telephone Strata Incorporated at 1-800-6STRATA.
