Conference hydra::amiga_v1

    I recieved version 1.02 of CanDo in the mail yesterday. It had several
    bug fixs,and some new decks.One new feature is a utility that allows
    you to print out your deck to a file,or printer.The printout contains
    a list of windows etc,and the discription of your script that looks
    similar to intuition code.I don't know if you could write a script,an
    then turn that into a deck though. The install program now functions
    properly. 1.0 install did not work on my system.A discussion with
    Tim Martin bought up an interesting point.If you own a GVP Drive
    you must rename the partition befor you run the install.I simply
    renamed mine DH0: The cost of the update is $4.00 plus your original
    disks. I sent my original disks,and $15.00 overnight express.I recieved
    the update two days later. I opted to go the expensive route because
    I sent in my card,and disks together an I wanted to be sure they
    did not get lost in the black hole.Include with the update was a
    small but informative addedum complete with an index for the original
    manual. So while it cost $$$ to do it this way,I at least have my
    originals back updated,the manual update,and the knowledge that
    the support is very good. Now if I can get time to use it!
    						
    								bill

    I recieved VidGen 1.0 ???? update yesterday.I say 1.0???? because
    I had purchased 1.0. The story behind this is that because of the
    inability to get labels printed,and the content of the update they
    simply decided to call it 1.0. The update is that now VidGen is
    compatable with Tv Titler,as well as Pro Video Gold. You don't have
    to worry about getting the versions mixed up though,because where
    they failed in labeling they are ahead of the game in tracking updates.
    When you run Vidgen you are presented with a title screen with the
    serial # displayed at the bottom of the screen.Well when I ran the
    updated version I saw "William G. Leimberger" update# serial #
    displayed on the screen.Of course the update will also have menus
    for TV Titler.I think including the name & serial# on the title
    screen is a great Idea. As to where this lives I haven't bothered
    to look,but I tend to think it is embedded in the code. There was
    no cost to the update,but considering the inital list cost of 150.00
    I am not surprized. 
    	This brings us to another point" cost".While the cost is very high,
    and at first glance the program does not come near others like CanDo,
    Dpaint III etc in functionality I am not sorry I own it. I have
    had some say to me "You can do that in Dpaint III very easy",and
    "You can do that in Dpaint III in no time at all".Now we are talking
    Embossed Backgrounds here. Maybe the previous statements apply to
    you but not TO ME. You have the ability to take a simple 1 color
    brush saved from Dpaint,or any other paint program and generate
    a screen with the brush embossed in a repeating pattern. At that
    time you can select to stagger the pattern,change the depth,brightness,
    light source,spacing both vertical,and horizontial,centering,reverse 
    shading,color,and a number of other highlights realtime then save it
    to an IFF picture compatable with the two high end Titler programs 
    available today.Heres the kick, If you are working at a professional 
    level, and need an embossed video background of a tennis ball in
    five minutes Dpaint will not do it(you may draw a screen,but to
    run through all the possible screens).Given the quality of the result,
    the value of time saved(at professional studio cost),and the ease
    of use I think is worth the INVESTMENT.Now if Anyone interested in
    the demo I have permission to pass it on.
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    re .2 replace Tv Titler with Broadcast Titler.
    							bill

    Good idea for a note.
    
    I always send in registration cards, but in my experience European
    companies are very bad at notifying availability of updates, and
    US companies very bad at notifying users outside the US. I think
    the ONLY updates I have ever had notice of are from Photon Paint
    and Lattice. And I've sent in a lot of cards!
    
    Colin
    

    Re.4 I just recieved a patch from lattice to take the latest version
    to 5.04a. The patch is on the lattice BBS. I do not have a modem
    so I requested it . Recieved the patch within a week.

    lattice 5.05 is the latest version.In conversation with lattice
    I was told you could install this even if you did not install 5.04a.
    							
    								bill

    It installed fine for me.

    I went from 5.04a to 5.05 without a hitch.
    
    

    I am on 5.04. Is 5.05 being distributed or is it only on the Lattice
    BBS?
    
    Colin
    

    I got it from the Lattice BBS.  It is called 505PCH.zoo(or maybe arc).
    
    mark
    

    Then I have to wait. Transatlantic=expensive. I guess itis out of
    order to put it on the net.
    
    Colin

    I called lattice an requested 5.05. Less than a week later it arrived
    in the mail.
    								bill

    I received a notice from INOVAtronics the other day announcing the
    release of CanDo version 1.5 (the previous latest and greatest was
    1.021 to the best of my knowledge). Some highlights from the flyer:

    o  database functions

    o  multi-window, multi-screen decks

    o  floating point math (including IEEE and 6888n co-processors)

    o  AmigaDOS 2.0/A3000 support

    o  new script editor (switch between any of an objects scripts - yea!)

    o  supports local variables, record variables and multi-dimensional arrays

    o  new editor tools including BrushAnim movement

    o  new error handling object

    o  new KeyInput Object (assign a script to a single keystroke)

    o  ARexx Micro-Servers for full screen ANIM and parallel port control

    o  compatible with previous releases

    Upgrade price is $40.