HelpVOICE:
Orchid Fahrenheit VA and Fahrenheit VA/VLB Voice Notes installation
Instructions:
Network Server Users:
Select "Loaded, but NOT ACTIVATED" or "NOT LOADED".
SERVER:
1. If you set the "SETUP.INF" file to READ ONLY, you must flag
it to normal, before you install. Example for netware network
"Flag setup.inf n".
2. Reset it to READ ONLY after the installation.
NODES OR WORKSTATION INSTALLATION:
1. Copy ORCHINST.DAT from your network shared directory to
your Windows working directory. (i.e. where the WIN.COM
resides.)
2. From the File Menu, select the RUN command and type,
ORCHINST.EXE from your Network Windows Directory. To build
the Group file and load the Application.
3. Load the Fahrenheit Sound Driver, SEE "Load, but NOT ACTIVATED"
below.
Loaded and INSTALLED in Windows:
This will copy the Orchid Voice Note application and drivers into
an ORCHID subdirectory. It will modify your SYSTEM.INI file
and REPLACE your "WAVE=" statement with an Orchid Driver. The
installer will place the Orchid Voice Notes icon into your
StartUp group.
Loaded, but NOT ACTIVATED in Windows:
This will copy the Orchid Voice Note application and drivers into
an ORCHID subdirectory. The installer will place the Orchid Voice
Notes icon into a Voice Note Group. To activate, follow the
directions listed below:
1. Open your MAIN group and Double-Click on the Control Panel icon.
2. Double-Click on the Driver icon and Click on the "ADD" button.
3. Select the "Orchid Fahrenheit VA" option.
4. Select "Current" drive already on system.
5. The sound driver installation has now been completed.
6. Place the ORCHID VOICE NOTE icon into your StartUp group and
Re-Start Windows
NOT LOADED AT ALL!:
If you wish to save disk space or you do not have an Orchid
Fahrenheit VA or an Orchid Fahrenheit VA/VLB, select this
option.
EndVOICE:
HelpOS2:
Orchid Fahrenheit drivers for IBM OS/2 version 2.x are
available on Orchid's BBS. See the " Technical Support "
section for information on accessing Orchid's BBS.
EndOS2:
HelpSCO:
The Orchid Fahrenheit is currently supported on the SCO Unix
platform in the following resolutions:
640 x 480 256 Colors 1024 x 768 256 Colors
640 x 480 32,768 Colors 1280 x 960 16 Colors
800 x 600 256 Colors 1280 x 1024 16 Colors
The Fahrenheit is supported in the following SCO releases:
Open Desktop 2.01
Xsight 4.1
Advanced Graphics Adapter EFS
These drivers are available direct from SCO:
SCO
400 Encinal St.
P.O Box 1900
Santa Cruz, Calif 95061
(408) 425-7222
EndSCO:
HelpIntractv:
The Orchid Fahrenheit is currently supported in the Interactive
Unix X-Windows Environment in standard VGA modes. Extended mode, PMI
drivers are currently under development and will soon be available
from Sunsoft for INTERACTIVE X11.
EndIntractv:
HelpTchsupt:
New Fahrenheit drivers and additional drivers not included with this
disk are available through the Orchid Technical Support Department or
may be downloaded from Orchid's BBS. You may also send your driver
questions and requests to the number listed below.
Technical Support Department (510) 683-0323
Technical Support Department Fax (510) 683-0355
Orchid's BBS, 2400 baud, N, 8, 1 (510) 683-0327
Orchid's BBS, 9600 baud, N, 8, 1 (510) 683-0555
Orchid currently provides a 16-line BBS system: 12-lines are dedicated
to 2400 baud units and 4-lines are dedicated to the 9600 baud units. We
recommend that 1200 baud users call in on the 2400 baud lines. Orchid's
modem settings are: Parity=NONE (N), Data Bits=8, and Stop Bits=1.
EndTchsupt:
HelpMore:
More.... contains information on drivers that are not currently
included with the Fahrenheit, but may be available from the
Orchid BBS. Also included in this section are the phone numbers
for the Orchid Technical Support Department and the phone numbers
for the Orchid BBS.
EndMore:
HelpUtilMain:
The Orchid Fahrenheit Video Adapter provides the following utilities:
FSCAN.COM -- FSCAN.COM allows you to software select the vertical
refresh rates for your monitor, and center the screen
picture for all resolutions. This utility will
override the switch settings on your Fahrenheit 1280
card, and may be optionally included in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file to automatically load the selected settings
whenever you boot up your system.
To activate this application, type the following line
at your DOS prompt:
FSCAN -i <drive>
Note: Replace the <drive> statement with the letter
of your hard drive (i.e. FSCAN -i c: )
Required parameters:
-i (drive) : Install FSCAN on specified booting drive
-u (drive) : Uninstall FSCAN on specified booting drive
-ON : Activate FSCAN
-OFF : Deactivate FSCAN
-s : Status of FSCAN
FMODE.EXE -- Is a program designed to help you select the Fahrenheit
video modes which are available for your configuration.
With FMODE, you can switch your Fahrenheit into one of the
many extended high resolution graphics and text modes. In
addition, your Fahrenheit supports the hardware emulation
of the video standards: MDA, HGC and CGA.
FDEMO.EXE -- FDEMO is a demo program that allows you to view the
enhanced VGA graphic modes of your Fahrenheit.
Additional Notes:
-----------------
To activate any of these programs, it is necessary to run the
programs from the directory in which they were installed. If
you accepted the default directory, the following example will work:
cd\fah_util <Enter>
Run the desired utility.
To avoid the need for a directory change, you may wish to add this
directory to your PATH statement located in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
EndUtilMain:
HelpUtilFin:
Utility installation is complete.
EndUtilFin:
HelpWin:
Orchid Windows 3.x HyperDriver for the Fahrenheit
The Fahrenheit Installer offers standard and network server
installation. If you are using Novell or a compatible network and
wish to load the Orchid drivers to the network server for nodes or
work stations to use, select this option. Once installed on the
network server, the Orchid Icon will appear on the nodes or work
stations under the Control Panel.
Note: You will not need to install the drivers on the Nodes or Work
Stations, after it has been installed on the Server.
The table below lists the resolutions and colors available for
the Fahrenheit boards.
Resolutions Color Memory Refresh Rates
---------------------------------------------------------------
640 x 480 16 colors 1MB 60Hz, 72Hz
640 x 480 256 colors 1MB 60Hz, 72Hz
640 x 480 32,768 colors 1MB 60Hz, 72Hz
640 x 480 65,536 colors 1MB 60Hz, 72Hz
640 x 480 16.7M colors 1MB 60Hz
800 x 600 16 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz & 72Hz
800 x 600 256 colors 1MB 56Hz, 60Hz & 72Hz
800 x 600 32,768 colors 1MB 60Hz
800 x 600 65,536 colors 1MB 60Hz
1024 x 768 16 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz & 70Hz
1024 x 768 256 colors 1MB 43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz & 70Hz
1280 x 960 16 colors 1MB 45(i)Hz, 48(i)Hz
1280 x 1024 256 colors 2MB 45(i)Hz, 48(i)Hz
Notes:
2MB available only on the Fahrenheit 1280/VLB & VA/VLB.
(i) interlaced mode.
Installation:
This program will automatically install the Orchid Windows HyperDriver and
the Orchid Windows utility "FAHRENHEIT SETUP".
Using the Orchid Windows HyperDriver:
-------------------------------------
To configure the HyperDriver to display in a different resolution,
number of colors or menu font size use "ORCHID SETUP".
For Windows 3.1, "ORCHID SETUP" is located inside the Control Panel.
Select the Orchid Icon within the Windows Control Panel
to open the Orchid Setup Utility.
For Windows 3.0, "ORCHID SETUP" Icon is located on the Windows desktop.
IMPORTANT!!!!!
If you have already loaded a Driver other than Standard VGA under Windows:
You MUST run SETUP from your WINDOWS subdirectory and select Standard
VGA before running Windows.
If you select either 1280 x 960 or 1024 x 768 resolution in configuring
the Orchid HyperDriver, please be sure your monitor can support these
extended modes. If your monitor does not support the above resolutions,
you will receive a scrambled display. If this happens, delete the
ORCHID.INI file from the Windows directory. Restart Windows and then
rerun the Orchid Setup Utility to select a compatible resolution. If
you are not sure if your monitor can run these resolutions, we recommend
the following actions:
1. Check the Fahrenheit switch settings.
2. Use FSCAN.COM (SEE UTILITIES).
3. Check your monitor manual.
4. Contact your Dealer.
EndWin:
HelpLotus:
Lotus 1-2-3 v 2.0 - 2.3 Display Drivers
The following drivers are included:
123S600.DRV = 800 x 600
123S768.DRV = 1024 x 768
123TXT25.DRV = 132 x 25*
123TXT43.DRV = 132 x 43*
*Color Text mode drivers
HelpLotusInst:
Lotus 1-2-3 includes an installation utility which allows the user to
update the available drivers. The following installation instructions
are to be run from your Lotus 1-2-3 directory using the Lotus INSTALL.
Installing Lotus 1-2-3 (v2.0)
-----------------------------------
1. From the \123 directory type INSTALL.
2. Select "Advanced Options".
3. Select "Add new drivers to Library"
4. When prompted for the path name insert the Fahrenheit Driver disk
and input the the floppy drive location. ( A: or B: )
5. Select "Modify Current Driver Set".
6. Choose one or both of the "Text Display" and "Graphics Display"
options. Once you have made your selections, press the <Esc> key
to return to the "Advanced Options" menu.
7. Select "Save Changes" and press <Enter> twice.
8. Select "Exit Install Program" and select "yes".
Lotus 1-2-3 v2.01 installation is complete.
Lotus 1-2-3 Install Program (v2.3):
-----------------------------------
1. From the \123 directory type INSTALL.
2. Select "Change Selected Equipment" from the Main Menu.
3. Select "Add New Drivers to the Library". The Install program will
prompt for the location of the drivers. Insert the Fahrenheit
drivers diskette and enter the drive letter. ( A: or B: )
4. Select "Modify the Current Driver Set".
5. Choose one or both of the "Text Display" and "Graphics Display" options.
Once you have made your resolution selections, press the <Esc> key to
return to the "Change Selected Equipment" menu.
6. Select "Save the Current Driver Set" and press <Enter> twice.
7. Select "End Install" and select "yes".
Lotus 1-2-3 v2.3 installation is complete.
EndLotus:
HelpCADMain:
The Orchid Fahrenheit Video Adapter provides display drivers for
the following CAD applications:
AutoCAD Release 10 & 11 (Real Mode "RADI4.1")
AutoCAD Release 11 (Protected Mode "PADI4.2")
AutoCAD Release 12 (Protected Mode "PADI 4.2")
3D Studio version 1.0 & 2.0
AutoShade version 1.5, 2.0 & 2.1
CADKey version 3.51 to 4.06
CADVance version 3.5+
VersaCAD Designer version 5.4, 6.0 & 7.0
VersaCAD 386 version 6.0 & 7.0
Generic CADD version 3.0 to 6.0
MicroStation version 3.3 to 4.0 (Real Mode)
MicroStation version 4.0 (Protected Mode)
EndCADMain:
HelpACAD10r:
Driver Installation for AutoCAD Release 10 & 11 (Real Mode ADI 4.1).
1. Before using AutoCAD, you must first execute the driver by typing
at the DOS Prompt:
FADI -[Option[Parameters]]
Where [Option[Parameters]] is one or a combination of the following:
0x[i] Installs driver at interrupt "i", (0x10 to 0xFF).
Note: Default interrupt vector is "0x7A".
D[n] Selects Display Mode. Note: Default is mode "0"
R[n] Selects Render Mode. Note: Default is mode "0"
Where [n] is one of the following:
Minimum
n Resolution Color Display Render Memory
--------------------------------------------------------------------
0 640x480 256 Y Y 512K
1 800x600 16 Y N 512K
2 800x600 256 Y Y 1024K
3 1024x768 16 Y N 512K
4 1024x768 256 Y Y 1024K
5 1280x960 16 Y N 1024K
7 1080x1024 16 Y N 1024K
9 640x480 32K/64K N Y 1024K
2. Run AutoCAD and set the display device to "ADI display v4.x"
in the AutoCAD display device configuration menu.
3. Exit and save the configuration information.
This driver is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program that must be
invoked BEFORE AutoCAD (or other AutoDesk products) will run. The driver
will accept certain command line options that will change the behavior of
the driver. These options will allow you to select the resolution for
the display and rendering device, or to install the driver at a different
interrupt vector.
EndACAD10r:
HelpFeatures:
AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:
The Fahrenheit Series driver is a professional quality PADI (Protected
mode Autodesk Driver Interface) driver to be used with AutoCAD Release
11/12, 3D Studio 1.0/2.0, and AutoShade 2.1.
Features
- Protected mode operation, PADI 4.2 specification.
- 32 bit display list for "no regen" operation.
- Display list operation with 36 active viewports, including
pspace viewports
- Birds-Eye and Edge-Pan features for convenient zooms and pans.
- Partial redraws on overlapping vports.
- Intelligent clean-up (Erase Buffer) to eliminate "flashing".
- Display list memory meter.
- AutoCAD memory usage statistics.
- Paging Alarm - disables display list usage when paging becomes
excessive.
- Reliable dual screen operation.
- Variable font support- allows fonts up to 16 by 30 in size.
- International font support.
- User configurable screen colors.
- 15 and 16 bit "Band-Free" rendering support.
- 24 bit Rendering support.
- Text screen emulation window for Release 12.
The following resolutions are supported:
640x480 256 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
800x600 16 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
800x600 256 colors 1M/2M
1024x768 16 colors 0.5M/1M/2M
1024x768 256 colors 1M/2M
1280x1024 16 colors 1M/2M
1280x1024 256 colors 2M
640x480 32,768 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
640x480 65,535 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
640x480 16.7M colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
800X600 65,535 colors 1M/2M (Rendering Mode)
1024x768 65,535 colors 2M (Rendering Mode)
Simplified Configuration
HelpFONT:
Font Configuration:
1. The Driver will detect the Autodesk application that it is being
configured for, and will provide correct defaults for all of the
various applications. By accepting all of the default parameters,
your driver will be configured correctly. This works with AutoCAD,
AutoShade, or 3D Studio.
2. This driver will use the 8 bit international font in the VGA BIOS
(8x16), or an Aquila optional font file if present. Font files may be
in any size up to 16 x 30.
3. The driver searches for the file "AQUILA.FNT" in the current directory.
If not found, it searches for the file specified in the variable
"AQUILA_FONT" found in the DOS environment. (Note: the installer will
automatically configure this for you.)
For example, "set aquila_font = c:\acad12\drv\9x15.fnt". If the font
file is readable, it will be used, otherwise the driver will borrow
font data from the VGA BIOS.
Name Width Height Int'l Comments
=========================================================================
none 8 16 yes VGA default
6x9.fnt 6 9 yes extremely small
8x16.fnt 8 16 yes more legible than VGA font
9x15.fnt 9 15 no good for 800 modes
12x20.fnt 12 20 no good for 1024 modes & small CRTs
12x24.fnt 12 24 no good for 1024 or 1280 modes
15x25.fnt 15 25 no best for 1280 modes & small CRTs
16x30.fnt 16 30 no only useful for 1280 modes
NOTE: The international font files are the only ones that will work
satisfactorily with 3D Studio. All others may have strange
characters instead of the arrows that you are used to seeing. This
is perfectly OK, but often a little confusing. Most of the arrow
heads needed to make the 12x20.fnt work with 3DS have been added,
but it has NOT a full 8 bit international font.
EndFONT:
EndFeatures:
HelpLayout:
Screen Layout:
--------------
AutoCAD Screen layout -
1. Current Color Display - The rectangle in the top left of the screen
displays the current drawing color.
2. Logo - This is used to display the manufacturers logo.
3. Display Status Area - This area is present only when display list has
been enabled.
Memory Status - This provides a percentage of total system memory that
is being used by AutoCAD. AutoCAD may start to slow down when this
display exceeds 100%. After this figure exceeds 150%, "paging" will
occur.
Display/Screen Lists Memory Status - This shows the amount of memory
being used by the display list and screen list. When this line reads
"Empty", this means that there is no drawing in memory (new drawing).
Display List Status -
D 32 bit display list data is in use.
d 16 bit display list data has been selected.
Z Zooming from the display list is allowed.
z Pspace and perspective zooms by AutoCAD. Birds-eye will not
work in viewport.
P Page alarm enabled and paging occurred recently.
p Page alarm enabled and no paging has occurred.
E Edge-pan enabled. Edge pan is impending.
e Edge-pan enabled but none impending.
Graphics Flip Screen -
When enabled, the Graphics Flip Screen will emulate the VGA text window.
Use the F1 key to toggle between modes. If you wish to execute any DOS
commands, the driver will switch the screen to a full screen text mode
which allows for a full DOS compatibility. If you are using a plot
spooler or other TSR which requires a compatible "pop-up" window, this
option must be disabled.
EndLayout:
HelpBird:
Birds-Eye View -
MasterCAD provides you with an advanced Birds-Eye that is rich in
features.
Lockable Birds-Eye mode anchors the Birds-Eye to the screen for ready
access.
Powerful Dynamic PAN & ZOOM mode allows easy movement around the drawing.
A Motif-style interface makes moving and re-sizing the Bird's-Eye a breeze.
Quick Icons provide fast access to features.
Birds-Eye Shortcuts
Enable Birds-Eye
To display the birds-eye window, double click the right mouse button.
Disable Birds-Eye
To remove the birds-eye window, simply move your mouse until the cursor is
no longer inside the birds-eye. If this does not work, the birds-eye is in
static mode. To remove a static birds-eye, click on the window close
button in the top left corner of the birds-eye.
Pan / Zoom
To switch between pan and zoom, press the right mouse button.
Real time pan and zoom
Press the left mouse button (pick button), while pressing either shift
key. The middle mouse button on a 3 button mouse also works.
Zoom vmax
Click on the zoom extents icon at the top of the birds-eye window.
Birds-Eye Usage -
This is one of the most simple and intuitive means of panning and zooming
within a drawing possible. A bird's eye window is analogous to the "You
are here" maps in shopping malls. It give you an overall view of the
drawing, showing you exactly where you are in that drawing. It also lets
you change the zoom factor and offset (panning) without entering any
AutoCAD commands, and your hand never has to leave the digitizer puck
or mouse.
Bird's eye also works in multiple viewport drawings, and will appear in
the aspect ratio of the currently active viewport.
When activated, either by entering the "AQBIRD" command, or by double-
clicking the proper digitizer button, the bird's eye view will appear
under the current cursor location. In this window will appear a small
overall view of the amount of the drawing that AutoCAD has currently
placed in MasterCAD's display list. A highlighted rectangle will appear
within this window (filled white rectangle), indicating the currently
viewed area.
Also within this window is an outline rectangle that moves around with
the digitizer. This indicates the area that will be shown if a bird's eye
zoom is completed. If this rectangle contains an "X" in the middle, then
the bird's eye is in pan mode. If this rectangle contains an arrow, then
the bird's eye is in zoom mode. This is the same user interface presented
by AutoCAD in the "ZOOM DYNAMIC" command, and should be intuitive.
Pressing the pick button on your mouse or digitizer (left button with most
any mouse) allows you to toggle between zoom and pan modes in the bird's
eye window. You may move the pointing device around inside the new view.
Pressing the selection button on your digitizer causes the selected view
to be used in the currently active viewport.
Pressing the pick button on your mouse or digitizer while simultaneously
pressing the "Shift" key on your keyboard toggles the birds-eye between
static and dynamic zoom modes. When in Dynamic zoom mode, MasterCAD
will instantly update the current viewport as you move the mouse.
Moving the cursor outside the bird's eye window cancels the function, and
does not affect the current view.
EndBird:
HelpIcon:
Bird's Eye Icons -
Lock Icon
This Icon locks the Birds-Eye on to the screen. When selected, this Icon
will be replaced by the UnLock Icon and the Birds-Eye will remain on the
screen. When the Birds-Eye is locked you can freely move back and forth
between AutoCAD and the Birds-Eye.
UnLock Icon
Depressing this Icon unlocks the Birds-Eye on screen. When the Birds-Eye
is unlocked, it is automatically removed from the screen when you execute
a command or exit Bird's-Eye.
Dynamic Mode On Icon
By depressing this Icon you enable Dynamic PAN & ZOOM. As you move the
cursor around the Birds-Eye, the contents of the cursor are zoomed into
your current viewport. Dynamic Mode can also be toggled on and off by
pressing the pick button on the mouse while holding down either SHIFT
key.
Dynamic Mode Off Icon
Depressing this Icon will disable the Dynamic Pan & Zoom modes.
Zoom All Icon
The Zoom All Icon is provided to allow you to zoom to the extents of the
local display list. Unlike AutoCAD's Zoom All or Zoom Extents commands,
this command will not force a regen. It is very useful when zooming back
out to the extents of the drawing.
Sync Icon
The Sync Icon allows for the synchronization of the Birds-Eye with the
current viewport. Occasionally it is useful to have the Birds-Eye match
the current viewport. Executing this Icon will force AutoCAD to perform
a regen on the Viewport followed by the Bird's-Eye resetting itself to
match the viewport.
Repaint Icon
Depressing the Repaint Icon allows the Birds-Eye to be brought up to
date. The Birds-Eye will get out of sync with the viewport when blocks
are moved or deleted.
EndIcon:
HelpPan:
Edge Pan -
Edge-pan is used to move around while zoomed into a drawing. By leaving
the cursor near the border of the currently active viewport, this driver
will automatically begin to pan in that direction. This only begins if the
cursor is left idle for a predetermined length of time. There are a
number of configuration settings to use, and they can be changed within
AutoCAD. Experimentation will yield the best results for your needs.
Paging Alarm -
When AutoCAD's memory requirements exceed the amount of physical memory
available in your machine, it begins "paging", in order to gain extra
memory. Paging means that certain memory areas are traded back and forth
with a "swap file" on the hard drive. Due to the difference in access
speed between main memory, and this "virtual" memory that is on the hard
drive, AutoCAD begins to slow down, often to the point of being unusable.
To combat this, memory is used very sparingly, and only when absolutely
necessary. As a second line of defense against paging, when the amount
of memory paged out to disk exceeds several preset thresholds, the driver
begins shutting down extra functions, and returns the memory to AutoCAD.
When paging activity exceeds the first threshold, the screen-list feature
is disabled and all associated memory is returned to AutoCAD. At this
point, the screen list status line will disappear from the status window.
Should paging activity continue, the driver will disable the display list
feature and return all of the memory to AutoCAD. When this happens, the
second line of the status window will say "Disabled", to indicate that all
display list functionality has been terminated.
The driver will continue to function as normal, but redraws will be slower.
However, AutoCAD itself will now be much faster than it was when the paging
was occurring. This allows you to complete your drawing session in much
less time.
EndPan:
HelpCMD:
Custom Menu Design -
The following is an example of how to write a menu of useful functions
for MasterCAD that will work with Release 12. It should be added to your
standard "ACAD.MNU" file, and then recompiled. Please see the "Custom
Menus" chapter of the "AutoCAD Customization Manual" for more information.
***POP10
[MasterCAD]
[--]
[Driver Status]AQDRQ
[Dlist Status]'textscr;AQDLQ
[--]
[->Edge Pan]
[On/Off]AQEPAN
[Fast Pan]AQPANTM1=18;AQPANTM2=1
[Bump Pan]AQPANTM1=10;AQPANTM2=18
[--]
[->Border Size]
[Narrow]AQPANBRD=5
[Medium]AQPANBRD=20
[<-Wide]AQPANTM2=40
[->Delay]
[Fast ]AQPANTM1=10
[Medium]AQPANTM1=27
[<-Slow]AQPANTM1=60
[->Repeat Rate]
[Fast ]AQPANTM2=1
[Medium]AQPANTM2=3
[<-<-Slow]AQPANTM2=9
[->Birds Eye]
[On]'aqbird
[Small]AQBESZ=15
[Medium]AQBESZ=30
[<-Large]AQBESZ=50
[--]
[->Zooms]
[In]AQZI
[Out]AQZO
[Way In]AQZWI
[Way Out]AQZWO
[<-Birds Eye]'_zoom _extents AQZWI
[->Pans]
[Left]AQPL
[Right]AQPR
[Up]AQPU
[<-Down]AQPD
EndCMD:
HelpBand:
Erase buffer -
When AutoCAD erases objects from the drawing database, it erases them from
the screen as well. Sometimes this action causes other objects to appear
erased as well. The "redraw" command has no effect, but a "regen" causes
the objects to appear correctly.
This problem can be solved by using the erase buffer to correct the display
corruption that occurs when objects are erased from the drawing. Normally,
AutoCAD will request that the driver erase a line from the screen by drawing
it in black. This causes the erased object to flash on and off the screen
during redraws.
Another side effect is that objects near the erased one may appear to be
incomplete. To correct this in the fastest manner possible, the driver will
keep a list of erased vectors, and erase them only when the buffer fills.
This speeds up block erasures considerably.
There are certain after market software packages for AutoCAD, such as CAD
Overlay, which rely upon the ability to draw objects in black (background
color). If you are using one of these packages and the screen images keep
coming up distorted, you may need to disable the erase buffer.
Band-Free Rendering -
When using the 15 or 16 bit rendering modes, often times the images appear
"banded". This banding or staircasing occurs most often on objects with
large sloping or gently curving surfaces. Band-Free rendering improves the
image quality in these modes.
The "Band-Free" effect can be controlled as well. It may be set to "Low",
"Medium", or "High", depending upon how much of the banding you want to
eliminate. This feature will be of limited use to users of AutoShade,
but is beneficial to users of Autodesk RenderMan and 3D Studio.
EndBand:
HelpCommands:
Driver status (^L)
Typing a ^L at the AutoCAD command prompt will give the user a display of
the current display resolution, and memory allocation statistics. If
invoked from the text screen, the command used to provide help on the
driver local commands will also be displayed.
Help screen (AQHLP)
The help screen function displays a list and brief description of all the
driver local commands. This command is best executed from the text screen
(flip screen), as the list will be much longer than the 3 lines allowed
inside the drawing editor.
AQDLQ
This command will give a printout of all the viewports currently in use,
along with some useful statistics about each one. Perspective or
paperspace viewports will be listed as such, and the current viewport
will be indicated. Each viewport will list the amount of memory used by
it, as well as the number of erased vectors.
In multiple viewport drawings this will print out a large number of lines,
so it is better to perform this command from the text screen.
AQDRQ
This command will indicate the status of many features of the driver, and
will perform exactly the same as the driver status command.
AQCLN
When editing drawings, sometimes you may notice a flashing of erased or
moved objects on the screen during redraws. This command will remove those
objects from the display list by initiating a "cleaning" cycle. This can
be executed at any time, even if the Erase Buffer has been disabled.
AQCOLOR=index,red,green,blue
This allows you to change the appearance of each color on the screen. It
may be useful when trying to match screen colors to plotter pens. The
valid range for all values is 0 - 255.
AQBIRD
This will cause the bird's eye window to appear underneath the current
cursor location. The window will display an overall view of the contents
of the currently active viewport. If the current viewport is a paperspace
or perspective viewport, the bird's eye will not appear.
AQEPAN
Entering this command will toggle on & off the edge pan feature. It may
be disabled and re-enabled at any time during an AutoCAD session. The
bottom line in the status window will be updated to reflect the change.
AQPL
This will pan the current viewport to the left by 25 percent. Regens
are never authorized by this command.
AQPR
This will pan the current viewport to the right by 25 percent. Regens
are never authorized by this command.
AQPU
This will pan the current viewport up by 25 percent. Regens are never
authorized by this command.
AQPD
This will pan the current viewport down by 25 percent. Regens are never
authorized by this command.
AQZI
This will zoom in the current viewport by 50 percent. Regens are never
authorized by this command.
AQZO
This will zoom out the current viewport by 50 percent. Regens are never
authorized by this command.
AQZX
This will zoom the current viewport to the extents (extreme edges) of
the display list. Regens are never authorized by this command.
AQZWI
Only available under Release 12, this special zoom command performs a
"ZOOM WAY IN", while keeping the same scale factor on the screen. This
will cause a regen to occur. Upon completion, you will be able to zoom
in futher before another regen will occur. Careful use of this command
upon loading a drawing can eliminate subsequent regens.
When finished, the viewport will look exactly as it did before. The
difference is that now you will be able to zoom in much farther before
a regen occurs. In the case of 32 bit display lists, subsequent regens
may never occur.
By performing a "ZOOM ALL", followed by an "AQZWI" command, you will be
able to zoom in and out of your drawing as much as possible without
causing further regens. This can also be used to eliminate the small
bird's eye image that is present when loading drawings in Release 12.
EndCommands:
HelpComtwo:
AQZWO
Only available under Release 12, this special zoom command performs a
"ZOOM WAY OUT", while keeping the same scale factor on the screen. This
is the conceptual opposite of the AQZWI command.
This will cause a regen to occur. Upon completion, you will be able to
zoom out as far as possible before another regen will occur. This can be
very useful when making large additions to your drawings, such as array
copying, or cross referencing other drawing files.
To get the most out of this command, zoom in as far as you will need into
your drawing. Then enter "AQZWO". When finished with the regen cycle, you
will be able to pan and zoom out as much as possible without incurring
further regens. This will allow you to add large blocks of data to your
drawing without limiting your ability to zoom around it.
AQPANSCR=xx
Changing the amount of the viewport scrolled by the edge pan feature is
accomplished here. The value must be between 10 and 80, and is a
percentage of the viewport size. Example- to set the scroll distance to
one quarter of the viewport size, "AQPANSCR=25" would be used.
AQPANBRD=xx
This will change the width of the edge pan border. The value must be
between 5 and 50, and is in number of pixels. Example- to set the edge
pan scroll zone to 16 pixels, "AQPANBRD=16" would be used.
AQPANTM1=xx
This command allows you to change the amount of initial delay used before
the edge pan begins to happen. This is given in number of "clicks", or
fractions of a second. There are 18 "clicks" to a second. Valid range
for this command is between 10 and 64. Example- to set the initial delay
to 1.5 seconds, "AQPANTM1=27" would be used.
AQPANTM2=xx
This command allows you to change the amount of repeating delay used
after the edge pan begins. This is given in number of "clicks", or
fractions of a second. There are 18 "clicks" to a second. Valid range
for this command is between 1 and 18. Example- to set the repeating rate
to twice a second, "AQPANTM2=9" would be used.
AQEBUF=xx
This command is used to change the size of the Erase Buffer. If zero is
used, the buffer is turned off. Example- to set the Erase Buffer to 25
objects, "AQEBUF=25" would be used. Valid range for this command is 0
(zero) to 32000.
EndCommands:
HelpComquick:
Fahrenheit Driver Commands -
AQHLP The help screen function displays a list of all the driver
local commands, and gives a brief description of each.
AQDLQ Displays on a text or flipscreen all the viewports currently
in use, along with some useful statistics about each one.
AQDRQ Displays current display resolution and memory allocation
statistics (CTRL-L provides the same function).
AQCLN Removes objects from display list.
AQBIRD Displays Birds-eye window underneath current cursor location.
AQEPAN Toggles on and off the Edge-pan feature.
AQPL Pan to the left by 25 percent.
AQPR Pan to the right by 25 percent.
AQPU Pan up by 25 percent.
AQPD Pan down by 25 percent.
AQZI Zoom in by 50 percent.
AQZO Zoom out by 50 percent.
AQZWI "Zoom way in" while using the same scale factor. Only available
in AutoCAD 12. Zooms in as much as possible before another
regen will occur.
AQZWO "Zoom way out". Only available in AutoCAD 12.
AQBESZ=xx Resize the Birds-eye window. Valid number is between 10 and
50, and it is a percentage of the graphics screen size.
AQCOLOR=x,x,x,x Index,RED,GREEN,BLUE ; The value range is 0-255
AQPANSCR=xx Amount of the viewport scrolled by the edge-pan feature.
Valid number must be between 10 and 80, and it is a
percentage of the viewport size.
AQPANBRD=xx Width of the edge-pan border given in number of pixels.
Valid number must be between 5 and 50.
AQPANTM1=xx Amount of initial delay given in number of "clicks" or
fractions of a second used before the edge-pan begins.
Valid range is 10 to 64.
AQPANTM2=xx Amount of time before another edge-pan begins. Valid number
is between 1 to 18.
AQEBUF=xx Size of the erase buffer. Using 0 turns off the buffer.
EndComquick:
HelpTuning:
AutoCAD Performance Tuning
Memory -
AutoCAD Releases 11 and 12 have a ravenous appetite for memory. In order
for AutoCAD to run at its best, you should have a large amount of DRAM
(Dynamic Random Access Memory) in your system. Both AutoCAD and MasterCAD
are designed to work at their best when a large amount of memory is
available. There is no fixed rule, but the following general formula is
a good guideline:
Anything less than 4 megabytes is not recommended. 4 MB is barely usable.
For the user who spends less than 2 hours a day using AutoCAD, 8MB is
probably sufficient.
If you are impatient, have large drawings, use AME or 3rd party software,
or spend most of your workday using AutoCAD, 12 to 16MB is reasonable
and 32 megabytes is ideal. The increase in productivity will quickly
offset the cost.
Disk optimization -
A disk drive will operate at its fastest when all files are located in
physically contiguous areas on the drive. Over the course of time these
files become "fragmented", which means that different parts of the file
may be in physically different locations on the drive. The act of
"seeking" to all these different locations increases the time it takes
for the machine to load these files.
Files can become fragmented by being written to and saved again. To
correct this problem, there are a number of 3rd party hard drive utility
packages that are capable of "de-fragging" your hard drive or drives.
Used on a regular basis, they will keep your filesystem operating at
peak efficiency.
The process of installing AutoCAD causes the entire "\ACAD" subdirectory
structure to become very fragmented. The first thing that should be done
after an AutoCAD installation or update is to de-frag the disk drive.
Due to the large amount of data that will need to be moved, this may take
some time.
Disk cache -
AutoCAD systems with more memory (10 MB and up) should reserve some of
the memory for use by a disk caching utility, such as SMARTDRV. This will
speed up drawing file access, as well as the amount of time it takes
to load AutoCAD.
Finding the right amount of memory to set aside for disk cache will take
some experimentation, but it should be at least 512Kb to be effective.
If too much memory is taken away from AutoCAD by the caching software,
AutoCAD will slow down considerably.
DOS extender
Release 11 uses Phar Laps' DOS extender version 2.2b as default, but can
be upgraded to version 2.6 by using the NEWDX utility provided on the
"Dxfix / Newdx / B1step" utility disk. Follow the directions, and install
the updated DOS extender. This will allow AutoCAD to use more memory, and
will make AutoCAD compatible with Microsoft Windows' HIMEM.SYS memory
manager. This step is essential if you're are planning to use Windows on
the same machine as AutoCAD. Then use the "CFIGPHAR" program to set the
"DEMANDLOAD" option to "ON".
Release 12 uses Phar Laps' latest (4.0) DOS extender, and is has the
"demandload" option turned on as a default.
EndTuning:
HelpTrouble:
Troubleshooting -
Here are some of the most commonly asked technical support questions.
- AutoCAD has a white square in the top left corner of the screen.
This indicates the current drawing color, and is not a bug. This
is not present on many VGA drivers (such as Autodesk's), but it
is OK for it to be there. It will change color to whatever the
current drawing color is.
- The display list is enabled in the configuration, but no status window
is present, and redraws are not as fast as they should be.
MasterCAD has detected that the graphics card being used is not
fully compatible with this driver. This may also be confirmed by
the logo used in the menu zone- if this is an insect then MasterCAD
has detected an incompatible device. To solve this problem, please
buy a graphics device that includes MasterCAD.
- The Paging Alarm may have been tripped. If the logo in the menu area is
normal, then this is the case. To reset the Paging Alarm and enable
display list capabilities again, you must exit and re-enter AutoCAD.
- Using a digitizer tablet causes my drawing to scroll off the screen.
This is caused by the Edge-Pan feature. To keep this from
happening, you must re-configure the driver. As a default the
Edge-Pan is disabled, but you may have enabled this feature. To
disable it, use the command "AQEPAN".
- Release 12 does not have an option to use MasterCAD.
Toggling to the flip screen always uses the text screen, instead
of the text window in the middle of the AutoCAD screen.
- 3D Studio ignores the font I have selected.
Yes. This is because 3D Studio requires at least 80 columns and
30 lines to run. To accomplish this, the selected font may be
disabled and replaced with the standard VGA font.
- After rendering in AutoShade, the main graphics window is blank.
AutoShade has been incorrectly configured. You must tell AutoShade
that a redraw is needed when returning from shading and RenderMan
screens.
- The Birds-Eye view refuses to appear, and it is enabled.
The Birds-Eye will only appear in zoomable viewports, and is not
available in paperspace or perspective viewports.
EndTrouble:
HelpBug:
AutoCAD R12
When rendering to a seperate screen, and dual-screen mode is
selected, the graphics screen never comes back. This is a
deficiency of AutoCAD, which never tells the driver that it
must return to its previous mode. The work-around is
to re-initialize the graphics card by typing the following:
"REINIT S <enter>". Please note that you must enter all the
spaces as well, or this will not work.
AutoShade 2.0 & 2.1
"Autoshade dispatcher, packet 165 not defined" message when
configuring display driver- This is a known side-effect of
using ADI 4.2 libraries. It is a benign message and may
be ignored.
When configured for a rendering screen with greater than 256
colors, AutoShade may try to crash when doing a Save Image
function (ALT F8). To compensate, this driver will limit the number
of pixels that can be saved by the driver. The result is a narrow
strip of pixels (752 of them to be exact) on the left side of
your saved image file. It's not ideal, but its better than having
AutoShade crash.
3D Studio 1.0
"3D Studio dispatcher, packet 165 not defined" message when
configuring display driver or starting up 3DS- This is a known
side-effect of using ADI 4.2 libraries. It is a benign
message and may be ignored.
Aquila Plus -
Also available is Aquila Plus, a full featured AutoCAD device driver.
In addition to the features and performance you have with MasterCAD,
Aquila Plus has the following features:
- Icon based Menu System. This is the most complete icon based menu system
available. You can add new icons and reprogram them from within AutoCAD.
Menu icons may be drawn inside AutoCAD, or with any Windows paint
program. The menus can be stacked, with top level menus opening sub-menus
or whole new menu files. Commands can be AutoCAD native commands,
AutoLisp routines, or Aquila native commands.
- Spy Glass viewport. This allows a very quick means of roaming around the
drawing to view magnified details. It is ideal for reading title blocks,
dimensions, architects notes, etc.
- Multi Stage Birds Eye. This is the most powerful improvement to the birds
eye ever conceived. With the 32 bit display list power of Aquila and
Release 12, this multistage feature allows you to zoom the birds eye into
a small portion of the drawing for quick zoom and pans. As needed, the
birds eye may be zoomed out to full size again.
- Screen Saver. Why risk your expensive monitor?
For more information contact:
Orchid Technical Support
Phone: (510) 683-0323
FAX: (510) 683-0355
OR
In Europe, contact your local Orchid Affiliate
EndBug:
HelpADI42:
AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:
The Fahrenheit Series driver is a professional quality PADI (Protected
mode Autodesk Driver Interface) driver to be used with AutoCAD Release
11/12, 3D Studio 1.0/2.0, and AutoShade 2.1.
This Section covers Features, Fonts, and Commands that will be used
if you select our ADI 4.2 driver. Please proceed, read and printout
sections that might be useful for you.
EndADI42:
HelpACAD11:
AutoCAD Release 11 configuration
1. Start AutoCAD by moving to the "\ACAD" directory and typing "ACAD".
2. Select option #5 "Configure AutoCAD".
3. Select option #3 "Configure video display".
4. Select option #1 "ADI P386 v4.0/4.1 display" will display the
"MasterCAD for Fahrenheit" configuration menu.
5. Choose the resolution mode to use.
6. If your system is capable of dual screen operation, you will be asked
if you wish to use this option.
7. Choose the menu colors to use for various parts of the screen.
8. Select the display list options desired.
9. Enable and select the Erase-buffer size if "flash-less" redrawing is
needed for editing.
10. Choose the sensitivity setting for the Page-Alarm.
11. Enable or disable Edge-pan option.
12. Enable Birds-eye and select the size which is the percentage of the
total screen size.
13. Configure the digitizer or mouse button to use for entering commands.
It is recommended that the transparent Birds-eye command "aqbird", as
this will allow you to change the location inside the drawing while in
the middle of an AutoCAD command.
14. Exit Configuration menu.
15. Configure pointer, printer and plotter.
16. Return to the main AutoCAD menu, saving the configuration results.
Note: Please read the on-line help before calling Technical Support.
EndACAD11:
HelpACAD12:
AutoCAD Release 12 configuration:
AutoCAD Release 12 uses a much different method of locating device drivers
than Release 11. Release 12 will search directories for device files, and
ignores the "DSPADI=" environment variable. If you are installing or
configuring Release 12 for the first time, please pay careful attention
to the following setup instructions.
1. The following environment variable will be added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file: "Set ACADDRV=C:\ACAD12\DRV".
2. Set the font variable (See Font Section under ADI4.2 Features &
Commands).
3. Start AutoCAD by moving to the "\ACAD12" directory. Enter "ACAD".
4. Selecting the video display driver "MasterCAD for Fahrenheit" will
display the Fahrenheit configuration menu. Choose a resolution mode.
5. If your system is capable of dual screen operation, you will be asked
if you wish to use this option.
6. Choose the menu colors to use for various parts of the screen.
7. Select whether or not you wish to use the "Flip screen" feature. If
enabled, this will allow the AutoCAD text screen to appear in the
center of the graphics screen, and will eliminate the mode switching
delay common to most multi frequency monitors. If you are using an
after market TSR product that pops up into the screen during AutoCAD
sessions (calculator, plot spooler, etc.) then you should not use
this option.
8. Choose the Display list options desired.
9. Enable and select a size for the erase-buffer if you wish to have
"flash-less" redrawing when editing your drawings.
10. Choose a sensitivity setting for the Page-Alarm.
11. Enable or disable the Edge-Pan feature. Later changes to the Edge-Pan
setting can be made within AutoCAD.
12. Enable the Birds-Eye, and choose a size for it. The size will be a
percentage of total screen size.
13. Configure the digitizer or mouse button to use for entering a command
for you. It is recommended that the transparent birds-eye command
"'aqbird" be used, as this will allow you to change the location inside
a drawing while in the middle of any AutoCAD command.
14. Exit the Fahrenheit Configuration Menu.
15. Configure pointer (mouse or tablet), printer and plotter as needed.
16. Return to the main menu and save the configuration results.
Note: Please read the on-line help before calling Technical Support.
EndACAD12:
HelpDLC:
Display List Configuration:
This section covers the configuration of the display list features found
in Fahrenheit Driver. Please pay careful attention to the information
presented here, since this will affect the performance of Fahrenheit
driver under AutoCAD.
NOTE:
During configuration, you must choose a method of memory management
for the display list information. Which method you use will depend
upon the type and number of drawing you work with during an AutoCAD
session.
Dynamic - Memory keeps on growing as it is needed. This requires the
least amount of operator interaction, and is the most carefree.
Static - Memory is a fixed amount that you will specify. When the
display list grows bigger than memory limits, the display list will
be shut off. The static option is a little bit faster, but requires
a knowledge of how much memory your drawings will consume.
Some experimentation will be necessary in order to make the driver
work optimally for your particular environment and needs.
1. The first option is "Enable Display List?". Answering "No" will end
the display list configuration choices.
2. If you are configuring for Release 12, you will then be asked
"Enable 32 bit regens?". Enabling this feature will greatly reduce
regens, providing faster operation. The down side of this choice is
that the driver will use more memory for the display list.
3. Select a memory management scheme. "Dynamic dlist (automatic)?"
Answering "Yes" will select the dynamic scheme. You would then be
prompted to select a performance level, "Miserly (1), Normal (2) or
High Performance (3)". If you have very little memory in your machine
then select Miserly, if you have lots of memory, select High
Performance. You will be asked to provide a memory size to use if
other options are selected. If this is the first time being
configured, the driver will make a suggestion based upon the amount
of memory in your system.
4. Select erase buffer operation. Answering Yes to "Enable erase buffer?"
brings up a second question "Erase buffer size?". This will determine
the number of erased objects it takes before the driver will start an
automatic "cleaning" cycle to remove them from the display list.
Select a higher value if you plan on editing large drawings.
5. Configure the Page-Alarm option, "Enable Page-Alarm?". Answering "Yes"
will bring up a second prompt about the sensitivity setting for the
Page-Alarm.
EndDLC:
HelpShade:
AutoShade Configuration:
1. Start up AutoShade, with the special configuration command "SHADE /R".
2. Select the correct pointing device.
3. Select option #2 "P386 Autodesk Device Interface display driver".
4. Choose a display resolution mode for the interactive screen.
5. Choose the colors to use in the various parts of the screen. (Menus,
Pop-ups, Background, etc.)
6. Save and exit the colors menu when finished selecting colors.
7. Select option #2 "P386 Autodesk Device Interface rendering driver".
8. Choose a resolution mode for the rendering (shading and RenderMan)
screen.
9. If you select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you
wish to enable "Band-Free" mode which allows the best color quality
possible in a 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
10. Answer the next 3 questions with a "YES", since only one screen is
used, and must be redrawn upon switching.
11. Select a hard copy device option.
12. Configuration is complete and the interactive screen is displayed.
EndShade:
Help3DS:
3D Studio 1.0 Configuration:
1. Go to the "\3DS" directory, and edit the file "3DS.SET" file.
2. Change the line that starts with "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
read "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
3. Change the line that begins with "MAIN-DISPLAY =" to read
"MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI". Delete any leading semicolon (;) that may
be present.
4. Change the line that begins with "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
read "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
5. Save the file and exit the editor.
6. Delete the file "3DADI.CFG", if present.
7. Start 3D Studio with the command "3DS".
8. 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 Keyframer.
There is no benefit to selecting a very high resolution mode, as these
screens will not use any more than 16 colors, but you may choose to
experiment with this.
9. Select a resolution for the Materials Editor. This will be a 256
color mode. Use of a resolution greater than 640 x 480 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. If you
select the 32768 or 65535 color modes, you will be asked if you wish
to enable "Band-Free" mode. This allows the best color quality
possible in 15 or 16 bit device. Select Low, Medium or High.
Configuration is now complete.
3D Studio 2.0 Configuration:
1. Go to the "\3DS" directory, and edit the file "3DS.SET" file.
2. Change the line that starts with "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
read "DEFAULT-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
3. Change the line that begins with "MAIN-DISPLAY =" to read
"MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI". Delete any leading semicolon (;) that may
be present.
4. Change the line that begins with "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = VGA320X200" to
read "MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI".
5. Save the file and exit the editor.
6. Delete the file "3DADI.CFG", if present.
7. Start 3D Studio with the command "3DS". Answer the question about
having a VGA or SVGA.
8. Select a resolution mode for the "ADI main display". This is the mode
that will be used for the 2D Shaper, 3D Lofter, 3D Editor, and
Keyframer. There is no benefit to selecting a very high resolution
mode, as these screens will not use any more than 16 colors.
9. Select a resolution for the "ADI MEDIT". This must be a 256 color
mode. Use of a resolution greater than 640 x 480 will not increase
the usefulness of the Materials Editor at all.
10. Answer the question about "Will RDPADI render to a separate screen?".
The answer is always "no".
11. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering "RDPADI" Device. If you
select the 32768 or 65535 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.
12. Answer the question about "Will RCPADI render to a separate screen?".
If using the driver for an 8514/A, the answer is "yes", for all others,
the answer is "no".
13. Select a resolution mode for the Rendering "RCPADI" Device. If you
select the 32768 or 65535 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.
14. Configuration is now complete.
End3DS:
HelpCADKey:
CADKey Display Driver
The drivers for CADKey are:
CK_911.EXE
and GRDEV.DAT
Using the CADKey Driver:
Note: If you are using CADKey 5.0 or Later, contact CADKey for the
Latest drivers:
Technical Support: (203) 298-8888
BBS: (203) 298-6405
1. Run the CADKey CONFIG program, and make the following selections:
2. Select "Set Graphics Options".
3. Select "Select Graphics Device" option.
4. Select "Fahrenheit".
5. Select the desired resolution (refer to the monitor specifications for
supported resolutions ).
6. Select the remaining graphics options.
7. Exit.
The driver is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) that must be invoked
before CADKey is run. The driver will accept certain command line
options that will change the behavior of the driver. These options will
allow you to remove a previous copy of the driver from memory, or to
install the driver at a different interrupt.
To remove a previous copy of the driver, use the '-r' option.
EXAMPLE:
'CK_911 -r will remove the last installation of the driver
This driver will install itself on interrupt 60h by default. To install
it at another interrupt, use the '-fnn' option. Where 'nn' is
replaced by a number between 60 and 67.
EXAMPLES:
'CK_911' will install the driver at interrupt 60h
'CK_911 -f62' will install the driver at interrupt 62h
EndCADKey:
HelpDataCAD:
DataCAD Display Driver
The drivers for DataCAD are:
CK_911.EXE
DL_911.EXE
DRIVERS.GD2
and DRIVERS.GD4
Using the DataCAD Driver:
Run the DataCAD CONFIG program and follow the instructions to
activate the Orchid Fahrenheit Driver.
The driver is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) that must be
invoked before DataCAD is run. The driver will accept certain command
line options that will change the behavior of the driver. These options
will allow you to remove a previous copy of the driver from memory, or
to install the driver at a different interrupt.
To remove a previous copy of the driver, use the '-r' option.
EXAMPLE:
'CK_911 -r will remove the last installation of the driver
This driver will install itself on interrupt 60h by default. To install
it at another interrupt, use the '-fnn' option. Where 'nn' is
replaced by a number between 60 and 67.
EXAMPLES:
'CK_911' will install the driver at interrupt 60h
'CK_911 -f62' will install the driver at interrupt 62h
EndDataCAD:
HelpMicroCADr:
MicroStation Real Mode Display Driver
The drivers are:
MGLS3.EXE
MGLS3.MGL
REMOVE.EXE
Using the Display Driver:
1. Run "USCONFIG", and select the "Fahrenheit Card" driver.
2. Exit and save.
The driver is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) that must
be invoked before MicroStation PC will run. The driver will accept
certain command line options that will change the behavior of the
driver.
If your Fahrenheit has 1 megabyte of VRAM, this driver will
support either 2 pages ("swap screen" capability) or 256 colors. To
select the 256 color option, use the '/noswap' option when installing
the driver in memory. This may be done by modifying the 'USTATION.BAT'
or 'MCE.BAT' files with a DOS Text editor.
EXAMPLE:
"MGLS3" Will install the driver in 16 color mode. If enough
VRAM is installed, swap screen will be enabled.
"MGLS3 /noswap" Will install the driver, telling it to display
the maximum number of colors possible.
To remove a previous copy of the driver, use the 'remove.exe'
program.
You may modify the resolution by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
changing the following command. Note: This SET command is
automatically added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
"SET S31_911=<mode>"
Where <mode> is:
0 640 x 480, 256 colors
1 800 x 600, 16 colors
2 800 x 600, 256 colors
3 1024 x 768, 16 colors
4 1024 x 768, 256 colors
5 1280 x 960, 16 colors
6 --> reserved <--
7 1280 x 1024, 16 colors
8 --> reserved <--
For example, to set the 800x600x256 mode type:
SET S31_911=2
MicroStation will now come up in 800x600x256 colors.
To activate changes, please reboot your system.
EndMicroCADr:
HelpMicroCADp:
MicroStation Protected Mode Display Driver
This driver will work with a Hercules-compatible MDA card as the
second graphics device.
This can be configured as either the "Primary" (right screen) or
"Secondary" (left side) graphics device.
SWAP screen capabilities are supported if a 256 color mode is
configured.
The MicroStation (protected mode) drivers are
"MGL911.EXP"
"MGL911.MA"
"MGL911.MGL"
CONFIGURATION:
The first time this driver is used, it will require the user to select
which video mode to use, and will present a menu of available resolution
modes from which to choose. Once selected, a configuration file will be
created that the driver will access for subsequent MicroStation sessions.
To permanently reconfigure the driver, DELETE the file
"\USTATION\DRIVERS\MGL911.CFG" and run MicroStation again.
To change the resolution mode used, you may set the
environment variable "MGL911" to one of the following numbers:
Resolution/Colors
0 640 x 480 x 256
1 800 x 600 x 16
2 800 x 600 x 256
3 1024 x 768 x 16
4 1024 x 768 x 256
5 1280 x 960 x 16
6 Reserved
7 1280 x 1024 x 16
8 Reserved
For example,to set 1024x768x256 type the follow statement at a DOS prompt:
SET MGL911=4 <ENTER>
MicroStation will now come up in 1024x768x256 colors.
If the driver finds a legal value in the environment, it will use it
to override any variable found in the configuration file.
To activate the changes, please reboot the system.
If the initialization code is unable to determine which mode to use, it
will always default to the 640 x 480 x 256 color mode.
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HelpVersaCAD:
VersaCAD Display Driver
There are two sets of VersaCAD drivers:
Real mode (5.4, 6.0, 7.0)
VC2_911.COM
VCADREAL.CFG
Protected Mode (6.0, 7.0)
VC3_911.COM
VCAD386.CFG
VCAD386.BAT
and REMOVE.EXE for all versions.
LOADING THE DRIVER
Run the VersaCAD ENVIRO program, selecting the "Fahrenheit" screen driver.
You will be able to choose between "Single Screen" and "Dual Screen"
configuration,as well as various resolutions.
The VersaCAD driver file is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program that
must be invoked each time your machine is powered up. For this reason, it is
recommended that you include the VersaCAD.COM file name in your AUTOEXEC.BAT.
EMS MEMORY USAGE
As a default, this driver will reserve 512K of EMS memory when invoked. This
will be used to store the display lists needed for fast redraws. While this
should be enough memory to handle most drawings, additional EMS space may be
reserved once the driver has been loaded. This is done by setting the
environment variable 'VCAD_EMS=' to the number of EMS pages you wish to have
reserved. Each EMS page = 16K in size.
EXAMPLE:
'SET VCAD_EMS=64' will cause the driver to reserve 1024K (64 pages
* 16K) of memory when the driver is loaded.
'SET VCAD_EMS=0' will tell the driver not to reserve any EMS. In
this case, display list processing will be disabled.
EndVersaCAD:
HelpGenCADD:
Generic CADD Display Driver
The driver for Generic CADD is:
F1280L.VGD
Using the Generic CADD Driver:
Run the Generic CADD's CONFIG program to activate the driver.
When using Generic CADD 3.0 to 5.0:
1. Select "Other VGD Driver" and select the F1280L.VGD from the list.
You may modify the resolution by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
changing the following command. The SET command is automatically added
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
"SET S31_911=<mode>"
Where <mode> is:
0 640 x 480, 256 colors
1 800 x 600, 16 colors
2 800 x 600, 256 colors
3 1024 x 768, 16 colors
4 1024 x 768, 256 colors
5 1280 x 960, 16 colors
6 --> reserved <--
7 1280 x 1024, 16 colors
8 --> reserved <--
For example, to set 800x600x256 type:
SET S31_911=2
Generic CADD will now come up in 800x600x256 colors.
To activate changes, please reboot your system.
When using Generic CADD 6.0:
1. Select "Orchid Fahrenheit VGA Accelerator" from the menu.
2. The menu wil prompt you with a list of resolutions and will add a
"SET=CADD_INIT=<Mode>" to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This SET command
can be modified manually by editing you AUTOEXEC.BAT file or by
running the Generic CADD "CONFIG" file again.
To activate changes, please reboot your system.
EndGenCADD:
/*- CADVance Driver Help -*/
HelpCADVance:
CADVance Display Driver
The driver for CADVance is:
CDV911.DRV
Using the CADVance Drivers:
The driver is loaded into memory by CADVance, and therefore requires
no intervention on the part of the user.
This driver will work as a rendering device, if sufficient memory
is available. The resolution will be the same as the resolution
used in the 2D and 3D modes. Please note that rendering will only
work if the driver is currently using a 256 color mode.
You may modify the resolution by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
changing the following command. The SET command is automatically added
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
"SET S31_911=<mode>"
Where <mode> is:
0 640 x 480, 256 colors
1 800 x 600, 16 colors
2 800 x 600, 256 colors
3 1024 x 768, 16 colors
4 1024 x 768, 256 colors
5 1280 x 960, 16 colors
6 --> reserved <--
7 1280 x 1024, 16 colors
8 --> reserved <--
For example, to set 800x600x256 type:
SET S31_911=2
CADVance will now come up in 800x600x256 colors.
To activate changes, please reboot your system.
EndCADVance:
HelpDeskMain:
The Orchid Fahrenheit Video Adapter provides display drivers for
the following Desktop Publishers:
Ventura Publisher version 3.0
Resolution/Colors
640 x 480 x 256
800 x 600 x 16
1024 x 768 x 16
1024 x 768 x 256
Gem Desktop version 3.0+
Resolution/Color
640 x 480 x 256
800 x 600 x 16
1024 x 768 x 16
1024 x 768 x 256
EndDeskMain:
HelpVentura:
Ventura Publisher Display Drivers for version 3.0.
The drivers are:
SDGEMVP.VGA
and SYSFONT.BG
Using the Ventura Publisher Driver:
To use the Ventura drivers, the startup batch file for
Ventura, VP.BAT or VPPROF.BAT, must be modified.
This batch file is usually located in the root directory.
Modify the entry for the screen driver as follows:
The line that reads
DRVRMRGR %1 /S=SDFVGAH5.VGA/M=01
must be modified to read
DRVRMRGR filename %1 /S=SDGEMVP.VGA/M=01
Note: replace 'filename' with 'VP' or 'VPPROF' depending on the
name of your 'BATCH' file. The "M=" is in reference to the
mouse in your system. Do not change that option (M=1, M=2,
M=32, etc.).
You may modify the resolution by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
changing the following command. Note: This SET command is
automatically added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
"SET S31_911=<MODE>"
Where <MODE> is:
0 640x480, 256 colors
1 800x600, 16 colors
2 800x600, 256 colors
3 1024x768, 16 colors
4 1024x768, 256 colors
For example, to set 800x600x256 type:
SET S31_911=2
Ventura will now come up in 800x600x256 colors.
To activate the changes, please reboot the system.
EndVentura:
HelpGem:
GEM Desktop Display Drivers for version 3.X.
The drivers for GEM Desktop are:
SDGEMVP.VGA
and SYSFONT.BG
This program will rename all the files with the name
SD*.VGA
to SD*.BAK
where * is the DOS wild card character.
Using the GEM Desktop Drivers:
You may modify the resolution by editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
changing the following command. The SET command is automatically added
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
"SET S31_911=<MODE>"
Where <MODE> is:
0 640x480, 256 colors
1 800x600, 16 colors
2 800x600, 256 colors
3 1024x768, 16 colors
4 1024x768, 256 colors
For example, to set 800x600x256 type:
SET S31_911=2
GEM will now come up in 800x600x256 colors.
To ensure that the mouse device is configured correctly,
run the GEM installation program to reset the mouse type.
To activate the changes, please reboot the system.
EndGem:
HelpWordPMain:
The Orchid Fahrenheit Video Adapter provides display drivers for the
following word processors:
WordPerfect version 5.1
Graphics Mode Text Modes
------------- -----------
1024x768 132x43
800x600 132x25
640x480
Microsoft Word version 5.0
Graphics Modes Text Modes
----------------- ----------
37 Lines 48 Lines 132 x 25
38 Lines 54 Lines 132 x 43
42 Lines 75 Lines
96 Lines
EndWordPMain:
HelpWP:
WordPerfect Display Drivers
The Fahrenheit drivers for WordPerfect 5.1 are
WPGRAPH.VRS
WPTEXT.VRS
Driver Installation:
--------------------
1. From the Document screen displayed after entering Word Perfect,
Press the SHIFT-F1 key to get to the setup menu.
2. Select the "Display" menu or option 2.
3. You may select Graphic Mode or Text mode drivers, option 2 or 3
respectively.
4. From within the Graphic Screen Type, choose "Fahrenheit Graphics
Drivers". From within the Text Screen Type, choose "Fahrenheit
Text Drivers". The following resolutions are available for the
graphics and text modes:
Graphics Mode Text Modes
------------- -----------
1024x768 132x43
800x600 132x25
640x480
5. Upon completing your driver selection you may exit from the menu
screens and begin using Word Perfect.
EndWP:
HelpMSWord:
Microsoft Word Display Drivers
The Fahrenheit driver for Microsoft Word v5.0 is
SCREEN.VID
1. Run WORD.
2. Several modes are available for use, and the user may select from a
list by pressing the <ESC> key, the "O" key, then moving to the
DISPLAY TYPE enter with the arrow keys. Finally, the F1 key brings
up a list. The graphics modes are: 37, 38, 42, 48, 54, 75, and 96
lines. The text modes are: 132x25 and 132x43.
EndMSWord:
HelpCopy:
This option will create a diskette with a Playback only version of
VOICE NOTES, a Windows sound driver that doesn't require a sound card,
and an installer for both of these. You may provide this diskette to
your friends and associates, so that they can play Voice Notes embeded
in documents you send them. The sound driver will be installed only
if there is no hardware already installed that can play PCM format
sound.
The diskette has an installer program called INSTALL.EXE. Insert the
diskette in a floppy drive and type "INSTALL". The program will copy
the drivers and applications into your Windows subdirectory.
The Windows SYSTEM.INI file will be updated and the WAVE= statement
will be modified. If the system already has a sound card installed,
answer YES when the question is asked. Just enter Windows and use
the "RUN" command under the FILE option to activate the application.
1. Select "RUN"
2. Type "\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OVNPLAY.EXE" and hit the <ENTER> Key.
If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Support at
(510) 683-0323.
EndCopy:
HelpOtherp:
Orchid Products
Orchid Technology is a leading manufacturer of hardware and peripherals
for personal computers. Since its incorporation in 1982, Orchid has been at
the forefront of the personal computer industry with the introduction of
new and exciting products. The following is a list of the products we
currently manufacture:
RamQuest 8/16
The RamQuest 8/16 is an ISA memory card that is expandable to 32MB. The
RamQuest 8/16 installs in less than 3 minutes on your IBM PC, XT, AT and
compatibles. Extended and expanded memory are supported for maximum
compatibility.
RamQuest 16/32
The RamQuest 16/32 is a Micro Channel memory card that is expandable to
8MB. The IBM PS/2 Model 50, 55sx, 60, 70, 80 and 100% compatibles are
supported. The RamQuest 16/32 installs in less than 10 minutes and
provides up to a 50% increase in performance. It delivers true 32-bit
memory with correct memory configuration.
Superboard 486 VLB
The Superboard 486 VLB (VESA Local Bus) is an ISA motherboard equipped
with two VLB slots for a high-performance video card and/or fast IDE
controller. The local bus design provides direct 32-bit data transfer
between the video card/IDE controller and the CPU at CPU speeds. Pair
the Superboard 486 VLB with an Orchid Fahrenheit VA/VLB graphics card,
and you will experience the fastest graphics and motherboard combination
possible.
Super IDE/VLB Controller
Orchid's Super IDE/VLB Controller nearly doubles the speed of your system
when paired with a VESA-compliant motherboard. This disk controller
delivers a maximum data transfer rate of 8MB per second (ANSII Standard)
in AT-complatible IDE hard drivers. The Controller provides support for
up to two hard drives and two floppy drives.
Gulliver Notebook
Gulliver delivers power, style and fun into notebook computing. The
distinctive styling of Gulliver is an ergonomic achievement. Gulliver
houses a powerful 386 or 486 CPU and features the latest in chipset
technology while affording you a number of upgrade options. And it
does so with style -- from the rounded contours to the built-in trackball
to its removable battery pack. Orchid takes the dull out of notebook
computing. Choose from three exciting colors: Hunter Green, Charcoal,
or Blackberry.
Sound Producer Pro
The Sound Producer Pro delivers an unparalleled features set while
maintaining 100% SoundBlaster Pro compatibility. With 20-voice FM
synthesizer and digital sounds, it delivers support for 4 sound
standards, and the ability to add Voice Notes to any Windows document
that supports Object Linking & Embedding (OLE). The Sound Producer Pro
delivers the highest quality sound to your favorite games or business
presentations, with sampling rates up to 44.1 KHz. It comes complete with
joystick port, MIDI In/Out support, and stereo microphone input.
EndOtherp:
HelpFah:
Orchid Products
Orchid Technology is a leading manufacturer of hardware and peripherals
for personal computers. Since its incorporation in 1982, Orchid has been at
the forefront of the personal computer industry with the introduction of
new and exciting products. The following is a list of the products we
currently manufacture:
Fahrenheit 1280
The Fahrenheit 1280 is the next generation Super VGA graphics adapter. Its
Graphics Accelerator technology provides for faster Windows and CAD video
performance. The Fahrenheit 1280 offers video resolutions to 1280 x 1024,
vertical refresh rate up to 72Hz, and up to 16.8 million colors at 640x480.
Fahrenheit 1280 Plus
The Fahrenheit 1280 Plus is the next generation Super VGA graphics adapter.
Its Graphics Accelerator technology provides for faster Windows and CAD
video performance. The Fahrenheit 1280 offers video resolutions to 1280
x 1024, vertical refresh rate up to 72Hz, up to 16.8 million colors at
640x480 and 65,536 colors at 800x600.
Fahrenheit VA
The Fahrenheit VA is more than just a Windows Accelerator--it features the
fastest graphics possible, with a twist! With Orchid's own Voice Notes
software, the Fahrenheit VA enables you to add custom voice annotation to
all Windows applications supporting Object Linking & Embedding (OLE). A
single keystroke opens the Voice Notes window, allowing you to easily
record, play, pause, and automatically embed your recording within the
document. The Fahrenheit VA offers video resolutions to 1280 x 1024,
vertical refresh rate up to 72Hz, up to 16.8 million colors at 640x480
and 65,536 colors at 800x600.
Fahrenheit VA/VLB
Fahrenheit VA/VLB is a Fahrenheit VA (see above), except that it is
designed for the VESA local bus slot (see Superboard 486 VLB).
Orchid P9000 VLB
P9000 VLB is, without question, the fastest Windows accelerator available
on the market today. Whether you're running Windows or AutoCAD, you're
guaranteed to actually FEEL the difference. Designed for a VESA local
bus slot, the P9000 VLB Graphics Hardware Accelerator speeds bit blitting,
line drawing, pattern filling, polygon filling, clipping and color
expansion. The P9000 VLB provides a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 - 256
colors with a 70Hz flicker-free refresh rate. 32-bit color support is
provided to 800x600 at 72Hz refresh rates and 65,536 colors are supported
at 1024x768 at 72Hz refresh rate.
ProDesigner IIs
The ProDesigner IIs, an industry standard, delivers outstanding cost vs.
performance at resolutions to 1024 x 768 and colors to 32,768 with refresh
rates at the ergonomically pleasing 72Hz.
ProDesigner IIs/EISA
The ProDesigner IIs/EISA is a 1MB Super VGA graphics adapter for high
performance EISA personal computers. The ProDesigner IIs/EISA provides
ease of installation and all the SVGA high resolutions and colors you've
come to expect from Orchid.
ProDesigner IIs/MC
The ProDesigner IIs/MC is a high performance SVGA adapter based upon the
same proven design as the Pro IIs. It offers owners of IBM PS/2 Micro
Channel personal computers and 100% compatibles, the performance and
high color support that owners of the Orchid ISA and EISA video adapters
have come to appreciate.
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