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- Help123:
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v 2.0 - 2.3 Display Drivers
- ---------------------------------------
- The following drivers are included:
-
- AVGAGR.DRV = 800 x 600
- TC123x25.DRV = 132 x 25 *
- TC123x43.DRV = 132 x 43 *
-
- *Color Text mode drivers
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v3.0 or v3.1 Display Drivers
- ----------------------------------------
- The following drivers are included:
-
- L13AVGA1.DLD = 800 x 600
- L13AVGA2.DLD = 1024 x 768
- VGAS31CC.VBD = 100 x 31 *
- VGAS40CC.VBD = 128 x 40 *
- VGAS42CC.VBD = 100 x 42 *
- VGAS54CC.VBD = 128 x 54 *
- VGAS75CC.VBD = 100 x 75 *
- VGAS96CC.VBD = 128 x 96 *
- INSTALL.DDF = Text file used by 1-2-3
-
- *Color Text mode drivers
-
-
- End123:
-
- HelpLt3:
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v3.0 or v3.1 Display Drivers
-
- The following drivers are included:
-
- L13AVGA1.DLD VGAS40CC.VBD VGAS75CC.VBD
- L13AVGA2.DLD VGAS42CC.VBD VGAS96CC.VBD
- VGAS31CC.VBD VGAS54CC.VBD INSTALL.DDF
-
- Installation
- ------------
-
- 1. It is assumed that Lotus 1-2-3 v3.0 or 3.1 is already installed
- on your hard disk, using the standard Lotus installation utility.
- To install this driver, change to the directory containing 1-2-3.
- For example, if 1-2-3 is in the directory named 123r3, than type
- the following command: cd\123r3 <enter>
-
- Note: The Orchid installer will automatically save you INSTALL.DDF,
- by renaming it to INSTALL.ORC. This text file is used by the 1-2-3
- installation utility, containing information on each of the drivers
- and modes of operation. The Orchid INSTALL.DDF contains information
- on the Kelvin modes.
-
- 2. Run the lotus installation utility by typing: INSTALL <enter> from
- the \123r3 subdirectory.
-
- 3. Select "Change Selected Equipment" from the list. Note: If you are
- currently using another driver supplied with a graphics board, it
- may be necessary to choose First-Time Installation.
-
- 4. Select "Modify Current DCF, or Choose Another DCF" to modify,
- according to your preference. The following procedure is valid for
- either selection.
-
- 5. Select "Change Video Display". This will present you with a list
- of all the display types provided with the 1-2-3 distribution, with
- two additional choices.
-
- A. Kelvin - 100 Column Display (800x600 resolution) supports
- 100x31, 100x42, and 100x75 16 color modes.
-
- B. Kelvin - 128 Column Display (1024x768 resolution) supports
- 128x40, 128x54, and 128x96 16 color modes.
-
- Select a resolution that best meets your requirements.
-
- 6. After you selection is made, choose the "Save Changes" option from
- the menu. Note that when some high-resolution modes are selected,
- a message may appear asking for the drive letter of the floppy
- disk. Before entering the drive letter, insert the disk that is
- required in the floppy drive. After inserting the disk, you may
- enter the drive letter containing that diskette.
-
- EndLT3:
-
- HelpOS2:
-
- Orchid Kelvin VLB drivers for IBM OS/2 version 2.x are
- available on Orchid's BBS. See the " Technical Support "
- section for information on accessing Orchid's BBS.
-
- EndOS2:
-
- HelpWNT:
-
- Orchid Kelvin VLB drivers for Windows NT are available
- on Orchid's BBS. See the " Technical Support " section
- for information on accessing Orchid's BBS.
-
- EndWNT:
-
- HelpTchsupt:
-
-
- New Kelvin VLB drivers and additional drivers not included with this
- disk are available through the Orchid Technical Support Department or
- may be downloaded from Orchid's BBS. You may also send your driver
- questions and requests to the numbers listed below.
-
- Technical Support Department (510) 683-0323
- Technical Support Department Fax (510) 683-0355
- Orchid's BBS, 14400 baud, N, 8, 1 (510) 683-0327
-
- In Europe Contact:
-
- France Technical Support 33 14 780-7050
- France Technical Support FAX 33 14 782-5179
- France Technical Support BBS 33 14 784-7057
- United Kingdom Technical Support 44 256 479898
- United Kingdom Technical Support FAX 44 256 64222
- United Kingdom Technical Support BBS 44 256 63373
-
- Compuserve users type: GO ORCHID
-
- Orchid currently provides a 16-line BBS system with eleven 14400 baud
- modems and five 9600 baud modems. All lines are accessed through one
- phone number. The 9600 baud units are last in the call group. They
- will only be used after the eleven 14400 baud units are busy. Orchid's
- modem settings are: Parity=NONE (N), Data Bits=8, and Stop Bits=1.
- Note: YMODEM and ZMODEM are the recommended file transfer protocols.
-
- Technical Support hours at the main office in Fremont California are:
-
- Monday to Friday 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST
-
- EndTchsupt:
-
- HelpMore:
-
-
-
- More.... contains information on drivers that are not currently
- included with the Kelvin, but may be available from the
- Orchid BBS. Also included in this section are the phone numbers
- for the Orchid Technical Support Department and the phone numbers
- for the Orchid BBS.
-
- EndMore:
-
- HelpUtilMain:
-
- The Orchid Kelvin video adapter provides the following utilities:
-
- KSCAN.EXE --- The KSCAN utility allows the user the ability to
- configure the panel options, define the type of
- monitor attached, and set the video modes supported
- by the Kelvin.
-
- The main popup window consists of a number of buttons.
- Each button represents a different option or menu.
- The underlined letter of a button name specifies the
- hot key combination for that item. For example, press
- the [ALT] key and the underlined letter key
- simultaneously or just the underlined letter key to
- select an option. Note that to use a mouse, a mouse
- driver should be installed prior to running the KSCAN
- utility in order to use the mouse pointer for button
- selection.
-
- Select the proper monitor type will allow the Kelvin
- 64 to display the highest quality output that it is
- capable of with the attached monitor. The monitor type
- determines what video modes will by avilable to your
- system. It will also determine the vertical refresh
- rates available. Generally, the higher the refresh,
- the better the screen will look.
-
- At the DOS prompt type: KSCAN <enter>
-
-
- TSRFONT.EXE --- The TSR font program adds the 8x14 font to the BIOS
- options for program using 8x14. If a 8x14 font call
- is issued by a program, the BIOS will offer 8x16 if
- the TSR is not loaded.
-
-
- EndUtilMain:
-
- HelpUtilFin:
-
- Utility installation is complete.
-
- EndUtilFin:
-
- HelpWinEZ:
-
- Orchid Windows 3.1 Driver for the Kelvin EZ.
-
- The Kelvin Installer offers standard and network server
- installation. If you are using Novell or a compatible network and
- wish to load the Orchid drivers to the network server for nodes or
- work stations to use, select this option. Once installed on the
- network server, the Orchid Icon will appear on the nodes or work
- stations under the Control Panel.
-
- Note: You will not need to install the drivers on the Nodes or Work
- Stations, after it has been installed on the Server.
-
- The table below lists the resolutions and colors available for
- the Kelvin EZ boards.
-
- Resolutions Color Memory Refresh Rates
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 640 x 480 16 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 256 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 65,536 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 16.7M colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 16 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 256 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 65,536 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 256 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1280 x 1024 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz
-
- Notes:
-
- (i) interlaced mode.
- Installation:
-
- This program will automatically install the Orchid Windows Drivers and
- the Orchid Windows utility "KELVIN EZ SETUP".
-
- Using the Orchid Windows Driver:
- --------------------------------
-
- For Windows 3.1, "KELVIN EZ SETUP" is located inside the Control Panel.
-
- Select the Orchid Icon within the Windows Control Panel
- to open the Orchid Setup Utility.
-
- IMPORTANT!!!!!
-
- If you have already loaded a Driver other than Standard VGA under Windows:
- You MUST run SETUP from your WINDOWS subdirectory and select Standard
- VGA before running Windows.
-
- If you select either 1280 x 960 or 1024 x 768 resolution in configuring
- the Orchid Driver, please be sure your monitor can support these
- extended modes. If your monitor does not support the above resolutions,
- you will receive a scrambled display. If this happens, delete the
- KELVIN.INI file from the Windows directory. Restart Windows and then
- rerun the Orchid Setup Utility to select a compatible resolution. If
- you are not sure if your monitor can run these resolutions, we recommend
- the following actions:
-
- 1. Check the Kelvin settings.
- 2. Use KSCAN.COM (SEE UTILITIES).
- 3. Check your monitor manual.
- 4. Contact your Dealer.
-
- EndWinEZ:
-
- HelpWin64:
-
- Orchid Windows 3.1 Driver for the Kelvin 64
-
- The Kelvin 64 Installer offers standard and network server
- installation. If you are using Novell or a compatible network and
- wish to load the Orchid drivers to the network server for nodes or
- work stations to use, select this option. Once installed on the
- network server, the Orchid Icon will appear on the nodes or work
- stations under the Control Panel.
-
- Note: You will not need to install the drivers on the Nodes or Work
- Stations, after it has been installed on the Server.
-
- The table below lists the resolutions and colors available for
- the Kelvin 64 boards.
-
- Resolutions Color Memory Refresh Rates
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 640 x 480 16 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 256 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 65,536 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 16.7M colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz *
- 640 x 480 16.7M colors 2MB 60Hz & 75Hz *
- 800 x 600 16 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 256 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 65,536 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 16.7M colors 2MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 256 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 65,536 colors 2MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1280 x 1024 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz
- 1280 x 1024 256 colors 2MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz & 70Hz
-
- Notes:
-
- (i) interlaced mode.
- * There is a 1MB and 2MB Driver from this resolution.
- Installation:
-
- This program will automatically install the Orchid Windows Drivers and
- the Orchid Windows utility "KELVIN 64 SETUP".
-
- Using the Orchid Windows Driver:
- --------------------------------
-
- For Windows 3.1, "KELVIN 64 SETUP" is located inside the Control Panel.
-
- Select the Orchid Icon within the Windows Control Panel
- to open the Orchid Setup Utility.
-
- IMPORTANT!!!!!
-
- If you have already loaded a Driver other than Standard VGA under Windows:
- You MUST run SETUP from your WINDOWS subdirectory and select Standard
- VGA before running Windows.
-
- If you select either 1280 x 960 or 1024 x 768 resolution in configuring
- the Orchid Driver, please be sure your monitor can support these
- extended modes. If your monitor does not support the above resolutions,
- you will receive a scrambled display. If this happens, delete the
- KELVIN.INI file from the Windows directory. Restart Windows and then
- rerun the Orchid Setup Utility to select a compatible resolution. If
- you are not sure if your monitor can run these resolutions, we recommend
- the following actions:
-
- 1. Check the Kelvin settings.
- 2. Use KSCAN.COM (SEE UTILITIES).
- 3. Check your monitor manual.
- 4. Contact your Dealer.
-
- EndWin64:
-
- HelpWinISA:
-
- Orchid Windows 3.1 Driver for the Kelvin 64-ISA
-
- The Kelvin 64 Installer offers standard and network server
- installation. If you are using Novell or a compatible network and
- wish to load the Orchid drivers to the network server for nodes or
- work stations to use, select this option. Once installed on the
- network server, the Orchid Icon will appear on the nodes or work
- stations under the Control Panel.
-
- Note: You will not need to install the drivers on the Nodes or Work
- Stations, after it has been installed on the Server.
-
- The table below lists the resolutions and colors available for
- the Kelvin 64 boards.
-
- Resolutions Color Memory Refresh Rates
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 640 x 480 16 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 256 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 65,536 colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 640 x 480 16.7M colors 1MB 60Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 16 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 256 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 800 x 600 65,536 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 256 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1024 x 768 65,536 colors 2MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz & 75Hz
- 1280 x 1024 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz
- 1280 x 1024 256 colors 2MB 43.5(i)Hz
-
- Notes:
-
- (i) interlaced mode.
-
- Installation:
-
- This program will automatically install the Orchid Windows Drivers and
- the Orchid Windows utility "KELVIN 64 SETUP".
-
- Using the Orchid Windows Driver:
- --------------------------------
-
- For Windows 3.1, "KELVIN 64 SETUP" is located inside the Control Panel.
-
- Select the Orchid Icon within the Windows Control Panel
- to open the Orchid Setup Utility.
-
- IMPORTANT!!!!!
-
- If you have already loaded a Driver other than Standard VGA under Windows:
- You MUST run SETUP from your WINDOWS subdirectory and select Standard
- VGA before running Windows.
-
- If you select either 1280 x 960 or 1024 x 768 resolution in configuring
- the Orchid Driver, please be sure your monitor can support these
- extended modes. If your monitor does not support the above resolutions,
- you will receive a scrambled display. If this happens, delete the
- KELVIN.INI file from the Windows directory. Restart Windows and then
- rerun the Orchid Setup Utility to select a compatible resolution. If
- you are not sure if your monitor can run these resolutions, we recommend
- the following actions:
-
- 1. Check the Kelvin settings.
- 2. Use KSCAN.COM (SEE UTILITIES).
- 3. Check your monitor manual.
- 4. Contact your Dealer.
-
- EndWinISA:
-
-
- HelpLotus:
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v 2.0 - 2.3 Display Drivers
-
- The following drivers are included:
-
- AVGAGR.DRV = 800 x 600
- TC123x25.DRV = 132 x 25*
- TC123x43.DRV = 132 x 43*
-
- *Color Text mode drivers
-
- HelpLotusInst:
- Lotus 1-2-3 includes an installation utility which allows the user to
- update the available drivers. The following installation instructions
- are to be run from your Lotus 1-2-3 directory using the Lotus INSTALL.
-
- Installing Lotus 1-2-3 (v2.0)
- -----------------------------------
- 1. From the \123 directory type INSTALL.
-
- 2. Select "Advanced Options".
-
- 3. Select "Add new drivers to Library"
-
- 4. When prompted for the path name insert the Kelvin Driver disk
- and input the the floppy drive location. ( A: or B: )
-
- 5. Select "Modify Current Driver Set".
-
- 6. Choose one or both of the "Text Display" and "Graphics Display"
- options. Once you have made your selections, press the <Esc> key
- to return to the "Advanced Options" menu.
-
- 7. Select "Save Changes" and press <Enter> twice.
-
- 8. Select "Exit Install Program" and select "yes".
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v2.01 installation is complete.
-
-
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 Install Program (v2.3):
- -----------------------------------
- 1. From the \123 directory type INSTALL.
-
- 2. Select "Change Selected Equipment" from the Main Menu.
-
- 3. Select "Add New Drivers to the Library". The Install program will
- prompt for the location of the drivers. Insert the Kelvin
- drivers diskette and enter the drive letter. ( A: or B: )
-
- 4. Select "Modify the Current Driver Set".
-
- 5. Choose one or both of the "Text Display" and "Graphics Display" options.
- Once you have made your resolution selections, press the <Esc> key to
- return to the "Change Selected Equipment" menu.
-
- 6. Select "Save the Current Driver Set" and press <Enter> twice.
-
- 7. Select "End Install" and select "yes".
-
- Lotus 1-2-3 v2.3 installation is complete.
-
- EndLotus:
-
- HelpCADMain:
-
- The Orchid Kelvin Video Adapter provides display drivers for
- the following CAD applications:
-
- AutoCAD Release 10 & 11 (Real Mode "RADI4.1")
- AutoCAD Release 11 (Protected Mode "PADI4.2")
- AutoCAD Release 12 (Protected Mode "PADI 4.2")
- 3D Studio version 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0
-
- EndCADMain:
-
- HelpFeaturesEZ:
-
- AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:
-
- The Kelvin Series driver is a professional quality PADI (Protected
- mode Autodesk Driver Interface) driver to be used with AutoCAD Release
- 11/12, 3D Studio 1.0/2.0/3.0, and AutoShade 2.1.
-
- Features
- - Protected mode operation, PADI 4.2 specification.
- - 32 bit display list for "no regen" operation.
- - Display list operation with 36 active viewports, including
- pspace viewports
- - Birds-Eye and Edge-Pan features for convenient zooms and pans.
- - Partial redraws on overlapping vports.
- - Intelligent clean-up (Erase Buffer) to eliminate "flashing".
- - Display list memory meter.
- - AutoCAD memory usage statistics.
- - Paging Alarm - disables display list usage when paging becomes
- excessive.
- - Reliable dual screen operation.
- - Variable font support- allows fonts up to 16 by 30 in size.
- - International font support.
- - User configurable screen colors.
- - 15 and 16 bit "Band-Free" rendering support.
- - 24 bit Rendering support.
- - Text screen emulation window for Release 12.
-
- The following resolutions are supported:
- 640x480 256 colors 1M
- 800x600 16 colors 1M
- 800x600 256 colors 1M
- 1024x768 16 colors 1M
- 1024x768 256 colors 1M
- 1280x1024 16 colors 1M
- 640x480 32,768 colors 1M (Rendering Mode)
- 640x480 65,535 colors 1M (Rendering Mode)
- 640x480 16.7M colors 1M (Rendering Mode)
- 800X600 65,535 colors 1M (Rendering Mode)
-
-
- Simplified Configuration
- HelpFONT:
- Font Configuration:
-
- 1. The Driver will detect the Autodesk application that it is being
- configured for, and will provide correct defaults for all of the
- various applications. By accepting all of the default parameters,
- your driver will be configured correctly. This works with AutoCAD,
- AutoShade, or 3D Studio.
-
- 2. This driver will use the 8 bit international font in the VGA BIOS
- (8x16), or an Aquila optional font file if present. Font files may be
- in any size up to 16 x 30.
-
- 3. The driver searches for the file "*.AQF" in the current directory.
- If it finds AQF files it will offer these font on the popup menu
- configuration in AutoCAD.
-
-
- Name Width Height Int'l Comments
- =========================================================================
- none 8 16 yes VGA default
- 6x9.fnt 6 9 yes extremely small
- 8x16.fnt 8 16 yes more legible than VGA font
- 9x15.fnt 9 15 no good for 800 modes
- 12x20.fnt 12 20 no good for 1024 modes & small CRTs
- 12x24.fnt 12 24 no good for 1024 or 1280 modes
- 15x25.fnt 15 25 no best for 1280 modes & small CRTs
- 16x30.fnt 16 30 no only useful for 1280 modes
-
- Note:The international font files are the only ones that will work
- satisfactorily with 3D Studio. All others may have strange
- characters instead of the arrows that you are used to seeing. This
- is perfectly OK, but often a little confusing. Most of the arrow
- heads needed to make the 12x20.fnt work with 3DS have been added,
- but it has NOT a full 8 bit international font.
-
- EndFONT:
- EndFeaturesEZ:
-
-
- HelpFt64:
-
- AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:
-
- The Kelvin Series driver is a professional quality PADI (Protected
- mode Autodesk Driver Interface) driver to be used with AutoCAD Release
- 11/12, 3D Studio 1.0/2.0/3.0, and AutoShade 2.1.
-
- Features
- - Protected mode operation, PADI 4.2 specification.
- - 32 bit display list for "no regen" operation.
- - Display list operation with 36 active viewports, including
- pspace viewports
- - Birds-Eye and Edge-Pan features for convenient zooms and pans.
- - Partial redraws on overlapping vports.
- - Intelligent clean-up (Erase Buffer) to eliminate "flashing".
- - Display list memory meter.
- - AutoCAD memory usage statistics.
- - Paging Alarm - disables display list usage when paging becomes
- excessive.
- - Reliable dual screen operation.
- - Variable font support- allows fonts up to 16 by 30 in size.
- - International font support.
- - User configurable screen colors.
- - 15 and 16 bit "Band-Free" rendering support.
- - 24 bit Rendering support.
- - Text screen emulation window for Release 12.
-
- The following resolutions are supported:
- 640x480 256 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
- 800x600 16 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
- 800x600 256 colors 1M/2M
- 1024x768 16 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
- 1024x768 256 colors 1M/2M
- 1280x1024 16 colors 1M/2M
- 1280x1024 256 colors 2M
- 640x480 32,768 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
- 640x480 65,535 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
- 640x480 16.7M colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
- 800X600 65,535 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
- 800x600 16.7M colors 2M (Rendering Mode)
- 1024x768 65,535 colors 2M (Rendering Mode)
-
-
- Simplified Configuration
- HelpFONT:
- Font Configuration:
-
- 1. The Driver will detect the Autodesk application that it is being
- configured for, and will provide correct defaults for all of the
- various applications. By accepting all of the default parameters,
- your driver will be configured correctly. This works with AutoCAD,
- AutoShade, or 3D Studio.
-
- 2. This driver will use the 8 bit international font in the VGA BIOS
- (8x16), or an Aquila optional font file if present. Font files may be
- in any size up to 16 x 30.
-
- 3. The driver searches for the file "*.AQF" in the current directory.
- If it finds AQF files it will offer these font on the popup menu
- configuration in AutoCAD.
-
-
- Name Width Height Int'l Comments
- =========================================================================
- none 8 16 yes VGA default
- 6x9.fnt 6 9 yes extremely small
- 8x16.fnt 8 16 yes more legible than VGA font
- 9x15.fnt 9 15 no good for 800 modes
- 12x20.fnt 12 20 no good for 1024 modes & small CRTs
- 12x24.fnt 12 24 no good for 1024 or 1280 modes
- 15x25.fnt 15 25 no best for 1280 modes & small CRTs
- 16x30.fnt 16 30 no only useful for 1280 modes
-
- Note:The international font files are the only ones that will work
- satisfactorily with 3D Studio. All others may have strange
- characters instead of the arrows that you are used to seeing. This
- is perfectly OK, but often a little confusing. Most of the arrow
- heads needed to make the 12x20.fnt work with 3DS have been added,
- but it has NOT a full 8 bit international font.
-
- EndFONT:
- EndFt64:
-
- HelpLayout:
-
- Screen Layout:
- --------------
-
- AutoCAD Screen layout -
-
- 1. Current Color Display - The rectangle in the top left of the screen
- displays the current drawing color.
-
- 2. Logo - This is used to display the manufacturers logo.
-
- 3. Display Status Area - This area is present only when display list has
- been enabled.
-
- Memory Status - This provides a percentage of total system memory that
- is being used by AutoCAD. AutoCAD may start to slow down when this
- display exceeds 100%. After this figure exceeds 150%, "paging" will
- occur.
-
- Display/Screen Lists Memory Status - This shows the amount of memory
- being used by the display list and screen list. When this line reads
- "Empty", this means that there is no drawing in memory (new drawing).
-
- Display List Status -
-
- D 32 bit display list data is in use.
- d 16 bit display list data has been selected.
- Z Zooming from the display list is allowed.
- z Pspace and perspective zooms by AutoCAD. Birds-eye will not
- work in viewport.
- P Page alarm enabled and paging occurred recently.
- p Page alarm enabled and no paging has occurred.
- E Edge-pan enabled. Edge pan is impending.
- e Edge-pan enabled but none impending.
-
- Graphics Flip Screen -
-
- When enabled, the Graphics Flip Screen will emulate the VGA text window.
- Use the F1 key to toggle between modes. If you wish to execute any DOS
- commands, the driver will switch the screen to a full screen text mode
- which allows for a full DOS compatibility. If you are using a plot
- spooler or other TSR which requires a compatible "pop-up" window, this
- option must be disabled.
-
- EndLayout:
-
- HelpBird:
-
- Birds-Eye View -
-
- MasterCAD provides you with an advanced Birds-Eye that is rich in
- features.
-
- Lockable Birds-Eye mode anchors the Birds-Eye to the screen for ready
- access.
-
- Powerful Dynamic PAN & ZOOM mode allows easy movement around the drawing.
-
- A Motif-style interface makes moving and re-sizing the Bird's-Eye a breeze.
-
- Quick Icons provide fast access to features.
-
- Birds-Eye Shortcuts
-
- Enable Birds-Eye
-
- To display the birds-eye window, double click the right mouse button.
-
- Disable Birds-Eye
-
- To remove the birds-eye window, simply move your mouse until the cursor is
- no longer inside the birds-eye. If this does not work, the birds-eye is in
- static mode. To remove a static birds-eye, click on the window close
- button in the top left corner of the birds-eye.
-
- Pan / Zoom
-
- To switch between pan and zoom, press the right mouse button.
-
- Real time pan and zoom
-
- Press the left mouse button (pick button), while pressing either shift
- key. The middle mouse button on a 3 button mouse also works.
-
- Zoom vmax
-
- Click on the zoom extents icon at the top of the birds-eye window.
-
- Birds-Eye Usage -
-
- This is one of the most simple and intuitive means of panning and zooming
- within a drawing possible. A bird's eye window is analogous to the "You
- are here" maps in shopping malls. It give you an overall view of the
- drawing, showing you exactly where you are in that drawing. It also lets
- you change the zoom factor and offset (panning) without entering any
- AutoCAD commands, and your hand never has to leave the digitizer puck
- or mouse.
-
- Bird's eye also works in multiple viewport drawings, and will appear in
- the aspect ratio of the currently active viewport.
-
- When activated, either by entering the "AQBIRD" command, or by double-
- clicking the proper digitizer button, the bird's eye view will appear
- under the current cursor location. In this window will appear a small
- overall view of the amount of the drawing that AutoCAD has currently
- placed in MasterCAD's display list. A highlighted rectangle will appear
- within this window (filled white rectangle), indicating the currently
- viewed area.
-
- Also within this window is an outline rectangle that moves around with
- the digitizer. This indicates the area that will be shown if a bird's eye
- zoom is completed. If this rectangle contains an "X" in the middle, then
- the bird's eye is in pan mode. If this rectangle contains an arrow, then
- the bird's eye is in zoom mode. This is the same user interface presented
- by AutoCAD in the "ZOOM DYNAMIC" command, and should be intuitive.
-
- Pressing the pick button on your mouse or digitizer (left button with most
- any mouse) allows you to toggle between zoom and pan modes in the bird's
- eye window. You may move the pointing device around inside the new view.
-
- Pressing the selection button on your digitizer causes the selected view
- to be used in the currently active viewport.
-
- Pressing the pick button on your mouse or digitizer while simultaneously
- pressing the "Shift" key on your keyboard toggles the birds-eye between
- static and dynamic zoom modes. When in Dynamic zoom mode, MasterCAD
- will instantly update the current viewport as you move the mouse.
-
- Moving the cursor outside the bird's eye window cancels the function, and
- does not affect the current view.
-
- EndBird:
- HelpIcon:
-
- Bird's Eye Icons -
-
- Lock Icon
-
- This Icon locks the Birds-Eye on to the screen. When selected, this Icon
- will be replaced by the UnLock Icon and the Birds-Eye will remain on the
- screen. When the Birds-Eye is locked you can freely move back and forth
- between AutoCAD and the Birds-Eye.
-
- UnLock Icon
-
- Depressing this Icon unlocks the Birds-Eye on screen. When the Birds-Eye
- is unlocked, it is automatically removed from the screen when you execute
- a command or exit Bird's-Eye.
-
- Dynamic Mode On Icon
-
- By depressing this Icon you enable Dynamic PAN & ZOOM. As you move the
- cursor around the Birds-Eye, the contents of the cursor are zoomed into
- your current viewport. Dynamic Mode can also be toggled on and off by
- pressing the pick button on the mouse while holding down either SHIFT
- key.
-
- Dynamic Mode Off Icon
-
- Depressing this Icon will disable the Dynamic Pan & Zoom modes.
-
- Zoom All Icon
-
- The Zoom All Icon is provided to allow you to zoom to the extents of the
- local display list. Unlike AutoCAD's Zoom All or Zoom Extents commands,
- this command will not force a regen. It is very useful when zooming back
- out to the extents of the drawing.
-
- Sync Icon
-
- The Sync Icon allows for the synchronization of the Birds-Eye with the
- current viewport. Occasionally it is useful to have the Birds-Eye match
- the current viewport. Executing this Icon will force AutoCAD to perform
- a regen on the Viewport followed by the Bird's-Eye resetting itself to
- match the viewport.
-
- Repaint Icon
-
- Depressing the Repaint Icon allows the Birds-Eye to be brought up to
- date. The Birds-Eye will get out of sync with the viewport when blocks
- are moved or deleted.
-
- EndIcon:
-
- HelpPan:
-
- Edge Pan -
-
- Edge-pan is used to move around while zoomed into a drawing. By leaving
- the cursor near the border of the currently active viewport, this driver
- will automatically begin to pan in that direction. This only begins if the
- cursor is left idle for a predetermined length of time. There are a
- number of configuration settings to use, and they can be changed within
- AutoCAD. Experimentation will yield the best results for your needs.
-
- Paging Alarm -
-
- When AutoCAD's memory requirements exceed the amount of physical memory
- available in your machine, it begins "paging", in order to gain extra
- memory. Paging means that certain memory areas are traded back and forth
- with a "swap file" on the hard drive. Due to the difference in access
- speed between main memory, and this "virtual" memory that is on the hard
- drive, AutoCAD begins to slow down, often to the point of being unusable.
- To combat this, memory is used very sparingly, and only when absolutely
- necessary. As a second line of defense against paging, when the amount
- of memory paged out to disk exceeds several preset thresholds, the driver
- begins shutting down extra functions, and returns the memory to AutoCAD.
-
-
- When paging activity exceeds the first threshold, the screen-list feature
- is disabled and all associated memory is returned to AutoCAD. At this
- point, the screen list status line will disappear from the status window.
- Should paging activity continue, the driver will disable the display list
- feature and return all of the memory to AutoCAD. When this happens, the
- second line of the status window will say "Disabled", to indicate that all
- display list functionality has been terminated.
-
- The driver will continue to function as normal, but redraws will be slower.
- However, AutoCAD itself will now be much faster than it was when the paging
- was occurring. This allows you to complete your drawing session in much
- less time.
-
- EndPan:
- HelpCMD:
-
- Custom Menu Design -
-
- The following is an example of how to write a menu of useful functions
- for MasterCAD that will work with Release 12. It should be added to your
- standard "ACAD.MNU" file, and then recompiled. Please see the "Custom
- Menus" chapter of the "AutoCAD Customization Manual" for more information.
-
- ***POP10
- [MasterCAD]
- [--]
- [Driver Status]AQDRQ
- [Dlist Status]'textscr;AQDLQ
- [--]
- [->Edge Pan]
- [On/Off]AQEPAN
- [Fast Pan]AQPANTM1=18;AQPANTM2=1
- [Bump Pan]AQPANTM1=10;AQPANTM2=18
- [--]
- [->Border Size]
- [Narrow]AQPANBRD=5
- [Medium]AQPANBRD=20
- [<-Wide]AQPANTM2=40
- [->Delay]
- [Fast ]AQPANTM1=10
- [Medium]AQPANTM1=27
- [<-Slow]AQPANTM1=60
- [->Repeat Rate]
- [Fast ]AQPANTM2=1
- [Medium]AQPANTM2=3
- [<-<-Slow]AQPANTM2=9
- [->Birds Eye]
- [On]'aqbird
- [Small]AQBESZ=15
- [Medium]AQBESZ=30
- [<-Large]AQBESZ=50
- [--]
- [->Zooms]
- [In]AQZI
- [Out]AQZO
- [Way In]AQZWI
- [Way Out]AQZWO
- [<-Birds Eye]'_zoom _extents AQZWI
- [->Pans]
- [Left]AQPL
- [Right]AQPR
- [Up]AQPU
- [<-Down]AQPD
- EndCMD:
-
- HelpBand:
-
- Erase buffer -
-
- When AutoCAD erases objects from the drawing database, it erases them from
- the screen as well. Sometimes this action causes other objects to appear
- erased as well. The "redraw" command has no effect, but a "regen" causes
- the objects to appear correctly.
-
- This problem can be solved by using the erase buffer to correct the display
- corruption that occurs when objects are erased from the drawing. Normally,
- AutoCAD will request that the driver erase a line from the screen by drawing
- it in black. This causes the erased object to flash on and off the screen
- during redraws.
-
- Another side effect is that objects near the erased one may appear to be
- incomplete. To correct this in the fastest manner possible, the driver will
- keep a list of erased vectors, and erase them only when the buffer fills.
- This speeds up block erasures considerably.
-
- There are certain after market software packages for AutoCAD, such as CAD
- Overlay, which rely upon the ability to draw objects in black (background
- color). If you are using one of these packages and the screen images keep
- coming up distorted, you may need to disable the erase buffer.
-
- Band-Free Rendering -
-
- When using the 15 or 16 bit rendering modes, often times the images appear
- "banded". This banding or staircasing occurs most often on objects with
- large sloping or gently curving surfaces. Band-Free rendering improves the
- image quality in these modes.
-
- The "Band-Free" effect can be controlled as well. It may be set to "Low",
- "Medium", or "High", depending upon how much of the banding you want to
- eliminate. This feature will be of limited use to users of AutoShade,
- but is beneficial to users of Autodesk RenderMan and 3D Studio.
-
- EndBand:
-
- HelpCommands:
-
- Driver status (^L)
-
- Typing a ^L at the AutoCAD command prompt will give the user a display of
- the current display resolution, and memory allocation statistics. If
- invoked from the text screen, the command used to provide help on the
- driver local commands will also be displayed.
-
- Help screen (AQHLP)
-
- The help screen function displays a list and brief description of all the
- driver local commands. This command is best executed from the text screen
- (flip screen), as the list will be much longer than the 3 lines allowed
- inside the drawing editor.
-
- AQDLQ
-
- This command will give a printout of all the viewports currently in use,
- along with some useful statistics about each one. Perspective or
- paperspace viewports will be listed as such, and the current viewport
- will be indicated. Each viewport will list the amount of memory used by
- it, as well as the number of erased vectors.
-
- In multiple viewport drawings this will print out a large number of lines,
- so it is better to perform this command from the text screen.
-
- AQDRQ
-
- This command will indicate the status of many features of the driver, and
- will perform exactly the same as the driver status command.
-
-
- AQCLN
-
- When editing drawings, sometimes you may notice a flashing of erased or
- moved objects on the screen during redraws. This command will remove those
- objects from the display list by initiating a "cleaning" cycle. This can
- be executed at any time, even if the Erase Buffer has been disabled.
-
- AQCOLOR=index,red,green,blue
-
- This allows you to change the appearance of each color on the screen. It
- may be useful when trying to match screen colors to plotter pens. The
- valid range for all values is 0 - 255.
-
- AQBIRD
-
- This will cause the bird's eye window to appear underneath the current
- cursor location. The window will display an overall view of the contents
- of the currently active viewport. If the current viewport is a paperspace
- or perspective viewport, the bird's eye will not appear.
-
- AQEPAN
-
- Entering this command will toggle on & off the edge pan feature. It may
- be disabled and re-enabled at any time during an AutoCAD session. The
- bottom line in the status window will be updated to reflect the change.
-
- AQPL
-
- This will pan the current viewport to the left by 25 percent. Regens
- are never authorized by this command.
-
- AQPR
-
- This will pan the current viewport to the right by 25 percent. Regens
- are never authorized by this command.
-
- AQPU
-
- This will pan the current viewport up by 25 percent. Regens are never
- authorized by this command.
-
- AQPD
-
- This will pan the current viewport down by 25 percent. Regens are never
- authorized by this command.
-
- AQZI
-
- This will zoom in the current viewport by 50 percent. Regens are never
- authorized by this command.
-
- AQZO
-
- This will zoom out the current viewport by 50 percent. Regens are never
- authorized by this command.
-
- AQZX
-
- This will zoom the current viewport to the extents (extreme edges) of
- the display list. Regens are never authorized by this command.
-
- AQZWI
-
- Only available under Release 12, this special zoom command performs a
- "ZOOM WAY IN", while keeping the same scale factor on the screen. This
- will cause a regen to occur. Upon completion, you will be able to zoom
- in futher before another regen will occur. Careful use of this command
- upon loading a drawing can eliminate subsequent regens.
-
- When finished, the viewport will look exactly as it did before. The
- difference is that now you will be able to zoom in much farther before
- a regen occurs. In the case of 32 bit display lists, subsequent regens
- may never occur.
-
- By performing a "ZOOM ALL", followed by an "AQZWI" command, you will be
- able to zoom in and out of your drawing as much as possible without
- causing further regens. This can also be used to eliminate the small
- bird's eye image that is present when loading drawings in Release 12.
-
- EndCommands:
-
- HelpComtwo:
-
- AQZWO
-
- Only available under Release 12, this special zoom command performs a
- "ZOOM WAY OUT", while keeping the same scale factor on the screen. This
- is the conceptual opposite of the AQZWI command.
-
- This will cause a regen to occur. Upon completion, you will be able to
- zoom out as far as possible before another regen will occur. This can be
- very useful when making large additions to your drawings, such as array
- copying, or cross referencing other drawing files.
-
- To get the most out of this command, zoom in as far as you will need into
- your drawing. Then enter "AQZWO". When finished with the regen cycle, you
- will be able to pan and zoom out as much as possible without incurring
- further regens. This will allow you to add large blocks of data to your
- drawing without limiting your ability to zoom around it.
-
- AQPANSCR=xx
-
- Changing the amount of the viewport scrolled by the edge pan feature is
- accomplished here. The value must be between 10 and 80, and is a
- percentage of the viewport size. Example- to set the scroll distance to
- one quarter of the viewport size, "AQPANSCR=25" would be used.
-
- AQPANBRD=xx
-
- This will change the width of the edge pan border. The value must be
- between 5 and 50, and is in number of pixels. Example- to set the edge
- pan scroll zone to 16 pixels, "AQPANBRD=16" would be used.
-
- AQPANTM1=xx
-
- This command allows you to change the amount of initial delay used before
- the edge pan begins to happen. This is given in number of "clicks", or
- fractions of a second. There are 18 "clicks" to a second. Valid range
- for this command is between 10 and 64. Example- to set the initial delay
- to 1.5 seconds, "AQPANTM1=27" would be used.
-
- AQPANTM2=xx
-
- This command allows you to change the amount of repeating delay used
- after the edge pan begins. This is given in number of "clicks", or
- fractions of a second. There are 18 "clicks" to a second. Valid range
- for this command is between 1 and 18. Example- to set the repeating rate
- to twice a second, "AQPANTM2=9" would be used.
-
- AQEBUF=xx
-
- This command is used to change the size of the Erase Buffer. If zero is
- used, the buffer is turned off. Example- to set the Erase Buffer to 25
- objects, "AQEBUF=25" would be used. Valid range for this command is 0
- (zero) to 32000.
-
- EndCommands:
-
- HelpComquick:
-
- Kelvin Driver Commands -
-
- AQHLP The help screen function displays a list of all the driver
- local commands, and gives a brief description of each.
- AQDLQ Displays on a text or flipscreen all the viewports currently
- in use, along with some useful statistics about each one.
- AQDRQ Displays current display resolution and memory allocation
- statistics (CTRL-L provides the same function).
- AQCLN Removes objects from display list.
- AQBIRD Displays Birds-eye window underneath current cursor location.
- AQEPAN Toggles on and off the Edge-pan feature.
- AQPL Pan to the left by 25 percent.
- AQPR Pan to the right by 25 percent.
- AQPU Pan up by 25 percent.
- AQPD Pan down by 25 percent.
- AQZI Zoom in by 50 percent.
- AQZO Zoom out by 50 percent.
- AQZWI "Zoom way in" while using the same scale factor. Only available
- in AutoCAD 12. Zooms in as much as possible before another
- regen will occur.
- AQZWO "Zoom way out". Only available in AutoCAD 12.
-
- AQBESZ=xx Resize the Birds-eye window. Valid number is between 10 and
- 50, and it is a percentage of the graphics screen size.
- AQCOLOR=x,x,x,x Index,RED,GREEN,BLUE ; The value range is 0-255
- AQPANSCR=xx Amount of the viewport scrolled by the edge-pan feature.
- Valid number must be between 10 and 80, and it is a
- percentage of the viewport size.
- AQPANBRD=xx Width of the edge-pan border given in number of pixels.
- Valid number must be between 5 and 50.
- AQPANTM1=xx Amount of initial delay given in number of "clicks" or
- fractions of a second used before the edge-pan begins.
- Valid range is 10 to 64.
- AQPANTM2=xx Amount of time before another edge-pan begins. Valid number
- is between 1 to 18.
- AQEBUF=xx Size of the erase buffer. Using 0 turns off the buffer.
-
- EndComquick:
-
- HelpTuning:
-
- AutoCAD Performance Tuning
-
-
- Memory -
-
- AutoCAD Releases 11 and 12 have a ravenous appetite for memory. In order
- for AutoCAD to run at its best, you should have a large amount of DRAM
- (Dynamic Random Access Memory) in your system. Both AutoCAD and MasterCAD
- are designed to work at their best when a large amount of memory is
- available. There is no fixed rule, but the following general formula is
- a good guideline:
-
- Anything less than 4 megabytes is not recommended. 4 MB is barely usable.
-
- For the user who spends less than 2 hours a day using AutoCAD, 8MB is
- probably sufficient.
-
- If you are impatient, have large drawings, use AME or 3rd party software,
- or spend most of your workday using AutoCAD, 12 to 16MB is reasonable
- and 32 megabytes is ideal. The increase in productivity will quickly
- offset the cost.
-
- Disk optimization -
-
- A disk drive will operate at its fastest when all files are located in
- physically contiguous areas on the drive. Over the course of time these
- files become "fragmented", which means that different parts of the file
- may be in physically different locations on the drive. The act of
- "seeking" to all these different locations increases the time it takes
- for the machine to load these files.
-
- Files can become fragmented by being written to and saved again. To
- correct this problem, there are a number of 3rd party hard drive utility
- packages that are capable of "de-fragging" your hard drive or drives.
- Used on a regular basis, they will keep your filesystem operating at
- peak efficiency.
-
- The process of installing AutoCAD causes the entire "\ACAD" subdirectory
- structure to become very fragmented. The first thing that should be done
- after an AutoCAD installation or update is to de-frag the disk drive.
- Due to the large amount of data that will need to be moved, this may take
- some time.
-
- Disk cache -
-
- AutoCAD systems with more memory (10 MB and up) should reserve some of
- the memory for use by a disk caching utility, such as SMARTDRV. This will
- speed up drawing file access, as well as the amount of time it takes
- to load AutoCAD.
-
- Finding the right amount of memory to set aside for disk cache will take
- some experimentation, but it should be at least 512Kb to be effective.
- If too much memory is taken away from AutoCAD by the caching software,
- AutoCAD will slow down considerably.
-
- DOS extender
-
- Release 11 uses Phar Laps' DOS extender version 2.2b as default, but can
- be upgraded to version 2.6 by using the NEWDX utility provided on the
- "Dxfix / Newdx / B1step" utility disk. Follow the directions, and install
- the updated DOS extender. This will allow AutoCAD to use more memory, and
- will make AutoCAD compatible with Microsoft Windows' HIMEM.SYS memory
- manager. This step is essential if you're are planning to use Windows on
- the same machine as AutoCAD. Then use the "CFIGPHAR" program to set the
- "DEMANDLOAD" option to "ON".
-
- Release 12 uses Phar Laps' latest (4.0) DOS extender, and is has the
- "demandload" option turned on as a default.
-
- EndTuning:
-
- HelpTrouble:
-
- Troubleshooting -
-
- Here are some of the most commonly asked technical support questions.
-
- - AutoCAD has a white square in the top left corner of the screen.
-
- This indicates the current drawing color, and is not a bug. This
- is not present on many VGA drivers (such as Autodesk's), but it
- is OK for it to be there. It will change color to whatever the
- current drawing color is.
-
- - The display list is enabled in the configuration, but no status window
- is present, and redraws are not as fast as they should be.
-
- MasterCAD has detected that the graphics card being used is not
- fully compatible with this driver. This may also be confirmed by
- the logo used in the menu zone- if this is an insect then MasterCAD
- has detected an incompatible device. To solve this problem, please
- buy a graphics device that includes MasterCAD.
-
- - The Paging Alarm may have been tripped. If the logo in the menu area is
- normal, then this is the case. To reset the Paging Alarm and enable
- display list capabilities again, you must exit and re-enter AutoCAD.
-
- - Using a digitizer tablet causes my drawing to scroll off the screen.
-
- This is caused by the Edge-Pan feature. To keep this from
- happening, you must re-configure the driver. As a default the
- Edge-Pan is disabled, but you may have enabled this feature. To
- disable it, use the command "AQEPAN".
-
- - Release 12 does not have an option to use MasterCAD.
-
- Toggling to the flip screen always uses the text screen, instead
- of the text window in the middle of the AutoCAD screen.
-
- - 3D Studio ignores the font I have selected.
-
- Yes. This is because 3D Studio requires at least 80 columns and
- 30 lines to run. To accomplish this, the selected font may be
- disabled and replaced with the standard VGA font.
-
- - After rendering in AutoShade, the main graphics window is blank.
-
- AutoShade has been incorrectly configured. You must tell AutoShade
- that a redraw is needed when returning from shading and RenderMan
- screens.
-
- - The Birds-Eye view refuses to appear, and it is enabled.
-
- The Birds-Eye will only appear in zoomable viewports, and is not
- available in paperspace or perspective viewports.
-
- EndTrouble:
-
- HelpBug:
-
- AutoCAD R12
- When rendering to a seperate screen, and dual-screen mode is
- selected, the graphics screen never comes back. This is a
- deficiency of AutoCAD, which never tells the driver that it
- must return to its previous mode. The work-around is
- to re-initialize the graphics card by typing the following:
- "REINIT S <enter>". Please note that you must enter all the
- spaces as well, or this will not work.
-
- AutoShade 2.0 & 2.1
- "Autoshade dispatcher, packet 165 not defined" message when
- configuring display driver- This is a known side-effect of
- using ADI 4.2 libraries. It is a benign message and may
- be ignored.
-
- When configured for a rendering screen with greater than 256
- colors, AutoShade may try to crash when doing a Save Image
- function (ALT F8). To compensate, this driver will limit the number
- of pixels that can be saved by the driver. The result is a narrow
- strip of pixels (752 of them to be exact) on the left side of
- your saved image file. It's not ideal, but its better than having
- AutoShade crash.
-
- 3D Studio 1.0
- "3D Studio dispatcher, packet 165 not defined" message when
- configuring display driver or starting up 3DS- This is a known
- side-effect of using ADI 4.2 libraries. It is a benign
- message and may be ignored.
-
- Aquila Plus -
-
- Also available is Aquila Plus, a full featured AutoCAD device driver.
- In addition to the features and performance you have with MasterCAD,
- Aquila Plus has the following features:
-
- - Icon based Menu System. This is the most complete icon based menu system
- available. You can add new icons and reprogram them from within AutoCAD.
- Menu icons may be drawn inside AutoCAD, or with any Windows paint
- program. The menus can be stacked, with top level menus opening sub-menus
- or whole new menu files. Commands can be AutoCAD native commands,
- AutoLisp routines, or Aquila native commands.
-
- - Spy Glass viewport. This allows a very quick means of roaming around the
- drawing to view magnified details. It is ideal for reading title blocks,
- dimensions, architects notes, etc.
-
- - Multi Stage Birds Eye. This is the most powerful improvement to the birds
- eye ever conceived. With the 32 bit display list power of Aquila and
- Release 12, this multistage feature allows you to zoom the birds eye into
- a small portion of the drawing for quick zoom and pans. As needed, the
- birds eye may be zoomed out to full size again.
-
- - Screen Saver. Why risk your expensive monitor?
-
- For more information contact:
-
- Orchid Technical Support
- Phone: (510) 683-0323
- FAX: (510) 683-0355
-
- OR
-
- In Europe, contact your local Orchid Affiliate
-
- EndBug:
-
- HelpADI42:
-
- AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:
-
- The Kelvin Series driver is a professional quality PADI (Protected
- mode Autodesk Driver Interface) driver to be used with AutoCAD Release
- 11/12, 3D Studio 1.0/2.0/3.0, and AutoShade 2.1.
-
- This Section covers Features, Fonts, and Commands that will be used
- if you select our ADI 4.2 driver. Please proceed, read and printout
- sections that might be useful for you.
-
- EndADI42:
-
- HelpACAD11:
-
- AutoCAD Release 11 configuration
-
- 1. Start AutoCAD by moving to the "\ACAD" directory and typing "ACAD".
- 2. Select option #5 "Configure AutoCAD".
- 3. Select option #3 "Configure video display".
- 4. Select option #1 "ADI P386 v4.0/4.1 display" will display the
- "MasterCAD for Kelvin" configuration menu.
- 5. Choose the resolution mode to use.
- 6. If your system is capable of dual screen operation, you will be asked
- if you wish to use this option.
- 7. Choose the menu colors to use for various parts of the screen.
- 8. Select the display list options desired.
- 9. Enable and select the Erase-buffer size if "flash-less" redrawing is
- needed for editing.
- 10. Choose the sensitivity setting for the Page-Alarm.
- 11. Enable or disable Edge-pan option.
- 12. Enable Birds-eye and select the size which is the percentage of the
- total screen size.
- 13. Configure the digitizer or mouse button to use for entering commands.
- It is recommended that the transparent Birds-eye command "aqbird", as
- this will allow you to change the location inside the drawing while in
- the middle of an AutoCAD command.
- 14. Exit Configuration menu.
- 15. Configure pointer, printer and plotter.
- 16. Return to the main AutoCAD menu, saving the configuration results.
-
- Note: Please read the on-line help before calling Technical Support.
-
- EndACAD11:
-
- HelpACAD12:
-
- AutoCAD Release 12 configuration:
-
- AutoCAD Release 12 uses a much different method of locating device drivers
- than Release 11. Release 12 will search directories for device files, and
- ignores the "DSPADI=" environment variable. If you are installing or
- configuring Release 12 for the first time, please pay careful attention
- to the following setup instructions.
-
- 1. The following environment variable will be added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT
- file: "Set ACADDRV=C:\ACAD12\DRV".
- 2. Set the font variable (See Font Section under ADI4.2 Features &
- Commands).
- 3. Start AutoCAD by moving to the "\ACAD12" directory. Enter "ACAD".
- 4. Selecting the video display driver "MasterCAD for Kelvin" will
- display the Kelvin configuration menu. Choose a resolution mode.
- 5. If your system is capable of dual screen operation, you will be asked
- if you wish to use this option.
- 6. Choose the menu colors to use for various parts of the screen.
- 7. Select whether or not you wish to use the "Flip screen" feature. If
- enabled, this will allow the AutoCAD text screen to appear in the
- center of the graphics screen, and will eliminate the mode switching
- delay common to most multi frequency monitors. If you are using an
- after market TSR product that pops up into the screen during AutoCAD
- sessions (calculator, plot spooler, etc.) then you should not use
- this option.
- 8. Choose the Display list options desired.
- 9. Enable and select a size for the erase-buffer if you wish to have
- "flash-less" redrawing when editing your drawings.
- 10. Choose a sensitivity setting for the Page-Alarm.
- 11. Enable or disable the Edge-Pan feature. Later changes to the Edge-Pan
- setting can be made within AutoCAD.
- 12. Enable the Birds-Eye, and choose a size for it. The size will be a
- percentage of total screen size.
- 13. Configure the digitizer or mouse button to use for entering a command
- for you. It is recommended that the transparent birds-eye command
- "'aqbird" be used, as this will allow you to change the location inside
- a drawing while in the middle of any AutoCAD command.
- 14. Exit the Kelvin Configuration Menu.
- 15. Configure pointer (mouse or tablet), printer and plotter as needed.
- 16. Return to the main menu and save the configuration results.
-
- Note: Please read the on-line help before calling Technical Support.
-
- EndACAD12:
-
- HelpDLC:
-
- Display List Configuration:
-
- This section covers the configuration of the display list features found
- in Kelvin Driver. Please pay careful attention to the information
- presented here, since this will affect the performance of Kelvin driver
- under AutoCAD.
-
- NOTE:
-
- During configuration, you must choose a method of memory management
- for the display list information. Which method you use will depend
- upon the type and number of drawing you work with during an AutoCAD
- session.
-
- Dynamic - Memory keeps on growing as it is needed. This requires the
- least amount of operator interaction, and is the most carefree.
-
- Static - Memory is a fixed amount that you will specify. When the
- display list grows bigger than memory limits, the display list will
- be shut off. The static option is a little bit faster, but requires
- a knowledge of how much memory your drawings will consume.
-
- Some experimentation will be necessary in order to make the driver
- work optimally for your particular environment and needs.
-
- 1. The first option is "Enable Display List?". Answering "No" will end
- the display list configuration choices.
-
- 2. If you are configuring for Release 12, you will then be asked
- "Enable 32 bit regens?". Enabling this feature will greatly reduce
- regens, providing faster operation. The down side of this choice is
- that the driver will use more memory for the display list.
-
- 3. Select a memory management scheme. "Dynamic dlist (automatic)?"
- Answering "Yes" will select the dynamic scheme. You would then be
- prompted to select a performance level, "Miserly (1), Normal (2) or
- High Performance (3)". If you have very little memory in your machine
- then select Miserly, if you have lots of memory, select High
- Performance. You will be asked to provide a memory size to use if
- other options are selected. If this is the first time being
- configured, the driver will make a suggestion based upon the amount
- of memory in your system.
-
- 4. Select erase buffer operation. Answering Yes to "Enable erase buffer?"
- brings up a second question "Erase buffer size?". This will determine
- the number of erased objects it takes before the driver will start an
- automatic "cleaning" cycle to remove them from the display list.
- Select a higher value if you plan on editing large drawings.
-
- 5. Configure the Page-Alarm option, "Enable Page-Alarm?". Answering "Yes"
- will bring up a second prompt about the sensitivity setting for the
- Page-Alarm.
-
- EndDLC:
-
- HelpShade:
-
- AutoShade Configuration:
-
- 1. Start up AutoShade, with the special configuration command "SHADE /R".
- 2. Select the correct pointing device.
- 3. Select option #2 "P386 Autodesk Device Interface display driver".
- 4. Choose a display resolution mode for the interactive screen.
- 5. Choose the colors to use in the various parts of the screen. (Menus,
- Pop-ups, Background, etc.)
- 6. Save and exit the colors menu when finished selecting colors.
- 7. Select option #2 "P386 Autodesk Device Interface rendering driver".
- 8. Choose a resolution mode for the rendering (shading and RenderMan)
- screen.
- 9. If you select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you
- wish to enable "Band-Free" mode which allows the best color quality
- possible in a 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
- 10. Answer the next 3 questions with a "YES", since only one screen is
- used, and must be redrawn upon switching.
- 11. Select a hard copy device option.
- 12. Configuration is complete and the interactive screen is displayed.
-
-
- EndShade:
-
- Help3DS:
-
- 3D Studio 1.0 Configuration:
-
- 1. Go to the "\3DS" directory, and edit the file "3DS.SET" file.
- 2. Change the line that starts with "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
- read "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
- 3. Change the line that begins with "MAIN-DISPLAY =" to read
- "MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI". Delete any leading semicolon (;) that may
- be present.
- 4. Change the line that begins with "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
- read "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
- 5. Save the file and exit the editor.
- 6. Delete the file "3DADI.CFG", if present.
- 7. Start 3D Studio with the command "3DS".
- 8. Select a resolution mode for the Main display. This is the mode that
- will be used for the 2D Shaper, 3D Lofter, 3D Editor, and Keyframer.
- There is no benefit to selecting a very high resolution mode, as these
- screens will not use any more than 16 colors, but you may choose to
- experiment with this.
- 9. Select a resolution for the Materials Editor. This will be a 256
- color mode. Use of a resolution greater than 640 x 480 will not
- increase the usefulness of the Materials Editor at all.
- 10. You should now find yourself inside the 3D Editor of 3D Studio.
- 11. The first time that you try to render a drawing or view an image, you
- will be asked to select a resolution for the Rendering Device. If you
- select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you wish
- to enable "Band-Free" mode. This allows the best color quality
- possible in 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
- Configuration is now complete.
-
-
- 3D Studio 2.0/3.0 Configuration:
-
- 1. Go to the "\3DS" directory, and edit the file "3DS.SET" file.
- 2. Change the line that starts with "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
- read "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
- 3. Change the line that begins with "MAIN-DISPLAY =" to read
- "MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI". Delete any leading semicolon (;) that may
- be present.
- 4. Change the line that begins with "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
- read "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
- 5. Save the file and exit the editor.
- 6. Delete the file "3DADI.CFG", if present.
- 7. Start 3D Studio with the command "3DS". Answer the question about
- having a VGA or SVGA.
- 8. Select a resolution mode for the "ADI main display". This is the mode
- that will be used for the 2D Shaper, 3D Lofter, 3D Editor, and
- Keyframer. There is no benefit to selecting a very high resolution
- mode, as these screens will not use any more than 16 colors.
- 9. Select a resolution for the "ADI MEDIT". This must be a 256 color
- mode. Use of a resolution greater than 640 x 480 will not increase
- the usefulness of the Materials Editor at all.
- 10. Answer the question about "Will RDPADI render to a separate screen?".
- The answer is always "no".
- 11. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering "RDPADI" Device. If you
- select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you wish
- to enable "Band-Free" mode. This allows the best color quality
- possible in a 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
- 12. Answer the question about "Will RCPADI render to a separate screen?".
- If using the driver for an 8514/A, the answer is "yes", for all others,
- the answer is "no".
- 13. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering "RCPADI" Device. If you
- select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you wish
- to enable "Band-Free" mode. This allows the best color quality
- possible in a 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
- 14. Configuration is now complete.
-
- End3DS:
-
-
- HelpDeskMain:
-
- The Orchid Kelvin video adapter provides display drivers for
- the following Desktop Publishers:
-
- Ventura Publisher version 3.0
-
- Resolution/Colors
- 800 x 600 x 16
- 1024 x 768 x 16
-
-
- Gem Desktop version 3.0+
-
- Resolution/Color
- 800 x 600 x 16
- 1024 x 768 x 16
-
-
- EndDeskMain:
-
- HelpVentura:
-
- Ventura Publisher Display Drivers for version 3.0.
-
- The drivers are:
-
- SDV600.VGA = 800 x 600 x 16 color
- SDV768.VGA = 1024 x 768 x 16 color
-
- Using the Ventura Publisher Driver:
-
- To use the Ventura drivers, the startup batch file for
- Ventura, VP.BAT or VPPROF.BAT, must be modified.
- This batch file is usually located in the root directory.
- Modify the entry for the screen driver as follows:
-
- The line that reads
-
- DRVRMRGR %1 /S=SDFVGAH5.VGA/M=01
-
- must be modified to read
-
- DRVRMRGR filename %1 /S=SDV600.VGA/M=01
-
- if you want 800x600x16 color resolution.
-
- Note: replace 'filename' with 'VP' or 'VPPROF' depending on the
- name of your 'BATCH' file. The "M=" is in reference to the
- mouse in your system. Do not change that option (M=1, M=2,
- M=32, etc.).
-
-
- EndVentura:
-
- HelpGem:
-
- GEM Desktop Display Drivers for version 3.X.
-
- The drivers for GEM Desktop are:
-
- SDV600.VGA = 800 x 600 x 16 color
- SDV768.VGA = 1024 x 768 x 16 color
-
- This program will rename all the files with the name
-
- SD*.VGA
- to SD*.BAK
-
- where * is the DOS wild card character and copy over the
- resolution you choose.
-
- Using the GEM Desktop Drivers:
-
- To ensure that the mouse device is configured correctly,
- run the GEM installation program to reset the mouse type.
-
- To activate the changes, please reboot the system.
-
- EndGem:
-
- HelpWordPMain:
- The Orchid Kelvin video adapter provides display drivers for the
- following word processors:
-
- WordPerfect version 5.1 & 6.0
-
- Graphics Mode Text Modes
- ------------- -----------
- 1024x768 132x43
- 800x600 132x25
-
-
-
-
- Microsoft Word version 5.X
-
- Graphics Modes Text Modes
- ----------------- ----------
- 1024x768 132 x 25
- 800x600 132 x 43
-
-
-
- EndWordPMain:
-
- HelpWP:
-
- WordPerfect Display Drivers
-
- The Kelvin drivers for WordPerfect 5.1 is:
-
- ORCHID.VRS
-
-
- Driver Installation:
- --------------------
-
- 1. From the Document screen displayed after entering Word Perfect,
- Press the SHIFT-F1 key to get to the setup menu.
-
- 2. Select the "Display" menu or option 2.
-
- 3. You may select Graphic Mode or Text mode drivers, option 2 or 3
- respectively.
-
- 4. From within the Graphic Screen Type, choose "Kelvin Graphics
- Drivers". From within the Text Screen Type, choose "Kelvin
- Text Drivers". The following resolutions are available for the
- graphics and text modes:
-
- Graphics Mode Text Modes
- ------------- -----------
- 1024x768 132x43
- 800x600 132x25
-
-
- 5. Upon completing your driver selection you may exit from the menu
- screens and begin using Word Perfect.
-
- EndWP:
-
- HelpMSWord:
-
- Microsoft Word Display Drivers
-
- The Kelvin driver for Microsoft Word v5.X is
-
- SCREEN8.VID = 800 x 600 graphics resolution
- SCREEN1.VID = 1024 x 768 graphics resolution
-
- 1. Run WORD.
-
- 2. Several modes are available for use, and the user may select from a
- list by pressing the <ESC> key, the "O" key, then moving to the
- DISPLAY TYPE enter with the arrow keys. Finally, the F1 key brings
- up a list. The graphics modes are: 800x600x16 colors and 1024x768x16
- colors. The text modes are: 132x25 and 132x43.
-
- Note: The driver to be used must be named SCREEN.VID. Both drivers
- listed above will be copied to your Word subdirectory. When a
- file is renamed this, it will overwrite the existing display
- driver. Your original driver was renamed SCREEN.ORC by the
- Orchid installer. The installer will copy your choosen
- resolution to SCREEN.VID. To change the resolution you can
- either copy the file over the SCREEN.VID or rerun the Orchid
- installer.
-
- Example: "Copy SCREEN1.VID SCREEN.VID" to enable
- 1024x768 resolution.
-
-
- EndMSWord:
-
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