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- ************************ T U R B O D L D **********************
- ************************ VERSION 1.0 **********************
-
- Copyright (c) 1990-93 Panacea Inc. All Rights Reserved
-
- This is the READ.ME file for TurboDLD v1.0. It contains
- information that has changed or is different from the Installation
- Guide, as well as some other useful tips.
-
-
- Important:
- ==========
-
- This version of TurboDLDClassic only supports Cirrus Logic VGA graphics
- boards. Support for any other EGA, VGA, 8514/A, TIGA, S3, XGA,
- or Compaq QVision graphics board may be obtained directly from
- Panacea Inc.
-
- The following boards are supported at their respective maximum
- resolution and pixel depth.
-
- CL-GD5410
- CL-GD5401
- CL-GD5402
- CL-GD5420
- CL-GD5422
- CL-GD5424
- CL-GD5426
-
-
- I - TIPS/ERRATA/FEATURES/REVISIONS
- ============================================================
-
- - 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.
-
- - For AutoCAD R12 setup, when installing TurboDLD Deluxe into a
- subdirectory other than \ACAD\DRV, you must edit the ACADDRV
- environment variable to point to the TurboDLD sub-directory.
- For example, if TurboDLD Deluxe was installed into a sub-directory
- on drive C: named TURBODLD, the ACADDRV environment variable would
- look like the following:
- SET ACADDRV=C:\ACAD\DRV;C:\TURBODLD
-
- - 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.
-
-
- - 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, not enabled as is indicated in
- the Installation Guide. Enabling BPCACHE will only make a noticeable
- performance difference when using TIGA-based graphics boards.
-
- - 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
- starts to run out of disk space. The way you configure this is to change
- into your AutoCAD program sub-directory and at the prompt type:
- CFIG386 ACAD -SWAPCHK ON
-
- 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 Appendix A in your "TurboDLD Installation
- Guide".
-
-
- Other Panacea Products
- ======================
-
- Panacea Inc., the world's leading developer of Autodesk display
- drivers offers drivers for 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,
- AutoShade 1.X, and AutoSketch.
-
-
- TurboDLDDeluxe
- ==============
-
- If you like your version TurboDLDClassic but you want to improve your
- AutoCAD productivity even further, then check out TurboDLDDeluxe.
- TurboDLDDeluxe has the same features as TurboDLDClassic plus a
- SpyGlass, a DWG/DXF drawing viewer, real time panning, edge panning,
- pop up text menus, and configurable digitizer buttons. Low cost upgrade
- pricing is available. Please call for details.
-
-
- PanaRender
- ==========
-
- If you use AutoShade 2.0 or 3D Studio, you know that your display options
- are rather limited.
-
- But, with Panacea's new PanaRender driver, you can get the most out of
- your graphics card and 3D Studio and AutoShade 2 w/RenderMan.
-
- PanaRender lets you render in a vivid 256 colors, at any resolution your
- graphics board supports. PanaRender will even support some boards with
- 32,768 colors!
-
- PanaRender is available in four flavors: VGA, 8514/A, TIGA, and XGA. Each
- version is only $49.
-
- 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
-
- Voice: (603) 437-5022 Fax: (603) 434-2461
-
-