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 3DS.SET file.
2. Replace:
RENDER-DISPLAY = VGA320X200
with:
RENDER-DISPLAY = RCPADI
3. Remove the leading semicolon (or REM) from
MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI
4. Replace:
MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200
with:
MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI
5. Remove any leading semicolons from a modified 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 with the following command:
3DS
9. Answer the question about having a VGA or SVGA card with 'Yes'.
10. Select a resolution mode for the Main Display by pressing the ENTER key and then selecting a mode. This is the mode that will be used for the 2D Shaper, 3D Lofter, 3D Editor, and the Keyframer. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER three times.
11. Select a resolution for the Materials Editor
12. (MEDIT).
13.
Important!
14. This must be a 256 color mode.
15.
16. Note:
Using the resolution 640x480 will increase the speed of the Materials Editor. You receive this mode by pressing the ENTER key three times.
17. Answer 'no' to the question Will RDPADI render to a separate screen?
18. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering RDPADI Device.
19. 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. (The higher the Band Free level the slower the speed).
20. Answer 'no' to the question Will RCPADI render to a separate screen?
Note:
If you use a 8514/A monitor answer 'yes'.
21. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering RCPADI Device.
Note:
With 3DS 2.0 it is possible to use two different display modes for rendering. Switching between them must be done from the Renderer/Setup/Configure menu. Select either RCPADI or RDPADI to make the selection.
22. 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.
23. You should now find yourself inside the 3D Editor of 3D Studio.