This file contains information on product updates, CD-ROM contents, system requirements, installation, documentation, registration, using Adobe Type 1 Enabler, tips and troubleshooting, and technical support. It also includes sales and contact info.
ABOUT VERTIGO 3D WORDS
Welcome to Vertigo 3D Words, the easiest way to bring real 3D text and paths to Adobe® Illustrator®. Create 3D text, and move and rotate it along a path. Choose from a variety of fonts and paths, control your camera view, and change 3D text color, depth, and tracking. You can add your 3D text to your Adobe Illustrator document with a click of a mouse.
PRODUCT UPDATES
Hit our website at http://www.vertigo3d.com for updates on the latest release of Vertigo 3D Words. While you're there, get the scoop on exciting new developments at Vertigo, including Vertigo 3D Dizzy®, the fastest way to add 3D to Adobe Photoshop® and Adobe Illustrator. As a world-leading developer of 3D software for SGI®, Windows®, and Macintosh, we're bringing you the best tools ever, right inside your favorite apps.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Power Macintosh®
• 12 MB of available RAM minimum
• Apple® System Software version 7.5.1 or later
• Adobe Illustrator 7.0 or later
• QuickDraw™ 3D 1.5.1 or later
• Color monitor displaying 16-bit color or higher
VERTIGO 3D WORDS CD-ROM CONTENTS
The Vertigo 3D Words 1.0 CD-ROM contains:
• the Vertigo 3D Words software
• QuickDraw 3D 1.5.1
• a Tryout version of Vertigo 3D Dizzy for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• a Tryout version of Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5
• a Tryout version of Adobe Acrobat™ Reader 3.0
• Adobe Type 1 Enabler
• a registration card (Register.pdf)
• the Vertigo 3D Words User Guide (3DWords.pdf)
INSTALLING VERTIGO 3D WORDS
To install Vertigo 3D Words:
1. Make sure Adobe Illustrator 7.0 and QuickDraw 3D 1.5.1 are installed.
2. Double-click the Words Installer icon. An introduction dialog appears.
3. Click Continue. The Words Installer dialog appears. If you have more than one copy of Adobe Illustrator 7.0 on your machine, or if you have multiple volumes, you may have to specify an install location.
4. Click the Install button. Vertigo 3D Words is copied to your Adobe Illustrator Plug-ins folder. Once installation is complete, a "successful installation" dialog appears. You can choose to perform additional installations, or quit Words Installer.
5. Click Quit when you're finished.
DOCUMENTATION
The Vertigo 3D Words User Guide is found the PDF file named 3DWords.pdf. To view this document, use Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0, which is included on the Vertigo 3D Words CD-ROM.
To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the Acrobat™ Reader 3.0 folder and double-click Install Acrobat Reader 3.0.
REGISTERING VERTIGO 3D WORDS
It’s important to register your copy of Vertigo 3D Words so we can keep you informed and give you the best customer service possible. We’ll let you know about all exciting new developments at Vertigo and make sure you get latest info on software, upgrades, discounts, and special offers.
You can register by visiting our website at http://www.vertigo3d.com, or by sending in the Vertigo 3D Words registration card included on the Vertigo 3D Words CD-ROM as Register.pdf. Open that file for further details. (Note: Your serial number is located on the Vertigo 3D Words CD-ROM sleeve.)
USING ADOBE TYPE 1 ENABLER
Adobe Type 1 Enabler converts PostScript Type 1 fonts to the QuickDraw GX format, and is included on the Vertigo 3D Words CD-ROM.
If some of the Type 1 fonts in your System Folder are not available in the Vertigo 3D Words Font pop-up menu, you may need to convert them using Adobe Type 1 Enabler. Open the Adobe Type 1 Enabler folder for further information.
TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
There are a few things to keep in mind when working with this version of Vertigo 3D Words:
Accelerator Cards
1. If you don't have a QuickDraw 3D accelerator card, make sure the Apple QuickDraw hardware driver and the Apple QuickDraw 3D hardware plug-in are removed from your Extensions folder. You can turn these items off by choosing Custom Install during the QuickDraw 3D installation process.
Color Display Issues
2. Vertigo 3D Words does not display colors properly on an 8-bit color display (256 colors). This is because QuickDraw 3D has problems recognizing Adobe Illustrator's 8-bit color palette. However, once you place your 3D text in Adobe Illustrator, the converted text objects should reflect the Color swatch selection (see item 3 below).
3. If you're running Vertigo 3D Words on a 16-bit color display, your 3D text color may be slightly different once you've placed your 3D text in Adobe Illustrator. This is because QuickDraw 3D (which is used to display your 3D text in Vertigo 3D Words) deals with the inaccuracy of a 16-bit display slightly differently than Adobe Illustrator does; QuickDraw 3D dithers the colors to get the closest match possible, while Adobe Illustrator simply chooses the closest match from the available palette.
Entering Text
4. If you exceed the 40 character limit in the Text field, you may get unexpected results if you continue typing; for example, pressing certain keys will select various Adobe Illustrator tools. (Remember, changes in the Text field are not reflected in the workspace until you press Return.)
Using the Options Boxes
5. When you hold down the arrows on the Options boxes (Move, Rotate, Depth, Tracking) to scroll through different values, the values may briefly jump in the reverse direction, then move forward again.
Placing 3D Text
6. If characters in your 3D text intersect in the Vertigo 3D Words workspace, on rare occasions some characters may be placed on top of one another in an unexpected way when you place your 3D text in Adobe Illustrator. Try adjusting the 3D text depth and tracking to stop the characters from intersecting, then place your 3D text in Adobe Illustrator again. You can also ungroup the characters in Adobe Illustrator, then rearrange them.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The Vertigo 3D Words User Guide contains a "Troubleshooting" section. For more information and up-to-date technical news, please check the Vertigo website frequently. You can also contact us directly by email, phone or fax.
SALES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to purchase more copies of Vertigo 3D Words, or if you want more information about other Vertigo products, please contact:
