The batchfile V7ACAD.BAT is created during the driver installation for 3D Studio. This sets the required environment variables for AutoCAD, AutoShade and 3DStudio as chosen.
1. Go to the \3DS directory and edit the file 3DS.SET file.
2. Replace:
DEFAULT-DISPLAY = VGA320X200
with:
DEFAULT-DISPLAY = RCPADI
3. Replace:
MAIN-DISPLAY =
with:
MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI
4. Replace:
MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200
with:
MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI
5. Remove any leading semicolons from a modied line, save the file and exit the editor.
6. Delete the file 3DADI.CFG, if present.
7. Always start the batchfile V7ACAD.BAT before you activate 3D Studio in order to set the environment variables.
Note:
In order to make sure that the environment variables are always set before starting 3D Studio, we recommend that you enter a call in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
8. Start 3D Studio and 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 the Keyframer.
9. Select a resolution for the Materials Editor.
Important!
This must be a 256 color mode.
Note:
Using a resolution greater than 640x480 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.
12. If you select the 32.768 or 65.536 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.
