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TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE MACINTOSH VERSION OF
THE DESERT LANDSCAPING CD-ROM
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System warns that application is low on memory
The Runtime Player for the Desert Landscaping
CD has a ╥preferred memory size╙ of 12mb. If
your monitor is set to ╥Millions of colors,╙
12mb may not be sufficient. Setting your monitor
to ╥Thousands of Colors╙ (see below) is the
simplest remedy to the low memory error. Note
that there will be no visible difference between
the Thousands setting and the Millions setting.
Note also that this application, like virtually
all others, will perform faster, and use fewer
resources in Thousands of Colors as opposed to
Millions.
Another solution is to increase the amount of
memory the Runtime Player is allocated. To do
this, find the Runtime Player (it is located in
the ╥application files╙ folder found within the
╥Desert Landscaping╙ folder on your hard drive).
Click once on the Runtime Player icon, go to
the ╥File╙ menu and choose ╥Get Info.╙ The box
that indicates ╥Preferred Size╙ can be increased
to 16,000k.
Setting monitor to "Thousands of Colors"
This version of the Desert Landscaping CD-ROM for
the Macintosh is best viewed with a monitor and
video card setting of "Thousands of Colors." This
setting can be changed by double-clicking on the
"monitors" setting in the "Control Panels."
If 256 colors is the maximum number of colors you
can select, and you are running on a monitor larger
than 14", you may choose to reduce the monitor's
resolution to the equivalent of a 14" (640 X 480
pixels). The option of "Thousands of Colors"
should then be available.
Application cannot find certain files
If an error appears indicating that certain files,
such as "Ken.dbf" or "Prickly.gif" there are two
probable explanations: 1) the Plant_CD disc is no
longer in your CD drive, or 2) the name or location
of the installation drive/directory has changed
since you last ran Desert Landscaping. To remedy
the first problem, place the CD back in the drive
(the 200+ mb of graphics and sound files remain
on the CD, rather than on your hard drive). To
remedy the second problem, open the Desert Land-
scaping folder located on your hard drive. Then
open the "application files" folder, and locate the
file "Iauthor.pth." Drag that file to the trash can,
then try restarting the Desert Landscaping program
(note: the program will automatically generate
another file named Iauthor.pth).
Some text appears oversized and misformatted
First, try exiting the program and restarting by double-
clicking on the prickly pear icon. If you are running the
application on a large monitor (Desert Landscaping will
appear in a window, rather than full-screen), you may
wish to set the monitor to 14" equivalent (640 X 480).
Deleting the Desert Landscaping folder from your hard
drive and reinstalling may also clear the problem.
Slow performance
There are many factors which contribute to overall
performance, including processor type and speed,
available RAM, CD-ROM speed, video card and the
system software. If you find the performance of
this application too slow, and your machine meets
the minimum requirements, there are a number of
things you can do to increase performance.
Increasing the amount of physical RAM in your
Macintosh is probably the single best, and most
cost-effective way to improve overall performance.
Software products that "increase" RAM through
software compression may also provide a boost in
performance, though some applications will benefit
more than others. Upgrading to a more recent
version of the Macintosh operating system (e.g.
7.5) also can provide an increase in performance
and stability.
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you may
also wish to check the Water Resources Research
CenterÆs Web site at http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/
for updated files that may enhance performance.
Not enough memory to run application
The runtime player for the Macintosh requires a
minimum of 6 megabytes (6,000K) of available RAM
(referred to as "Largest Unused Block"). For best
results this should be available as physical
memory, rather than virtual memory, which uses the
hard drive to simulate extra RAM.
If you have 8mb of physical RAM, you may not have
quite enough free RAM to run the application. You
may be able to free enough memory by removing some
of your system extensions. When the machine is
restarted, more RAM will be available for the
application.
Enabling virtual memory is another way of giving
the application enough RAM to run. Virtual memory
uses a portion of your hard drive to simulate
additional RAM. This method will work, however,
your hard drive is much slower than RAM, so
performance will suffer.
RAM compression programs may also free up enough
memory. Upgrading to System 7.5 or later, if you
haven't already done so, will help with memory
management and system stability. Of course another
solution is to purchase additional RAM.
System Errors
System errors can occur for many reasons, though
they are often related to incompatibilities with
system extensions, or system software that has not
been updated with "patches" from Apple.
If you are running System 7.1, upgrading to 7.5 or
later is highly recommended for enhanced
performance and stability.
Other Problems
For the latest technical support information, we
recommend that you check the WRRC's Web site at
http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/ You can also reach
us by e-mail at wrrc@ccit.arizona.edu, or by phone
at 520-792-9591
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