Intergraph RenderGL MAX User Manual
RenderGL MAX
Preview Renderer Getting Started Guide
August 1998
DSA085410
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Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................................................................v
About This Document ..........................................................................................................................................................v
Document Conventions ........................................................................................................................................................v
Finding Additional RenderGL MAX Information ................................................................................................................vi
Customer Support................................................................................................................................................................vi
1 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................1
Hardware and Software Requirements..................................................................................................................................1
Installing RenderGL MAX...................................................................................................................................................1
Removing RenderGL MAX..................................................................................................................................................2
2 The Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................3
RenderGL MAX Parameters.................................................................................................................................................3
3 Using RenderGL MAX....................................................................................................................................................5
Setting Up RenderGL MAX as the Current Renderer ...........................................................................................................5
Rendering a Scene................................................................................................................................................................7
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Software Support Services......................................................................................................................................vi
World Wide Web...................................................................................................................................................vi
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service........................................................................................................................ vii
FAXLink.............................................................................................................................................................vii
Telephone........................................................................................................................................................... viii
More Support Options......................................................................................................................................... viii
4 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................................................9
Index.................................................................................................................................................................................11
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Preface
The RenderGL MAX Preview Renderer Getting Started Guide provides information on the installation and removal of
RenderGL MAX, as well as a brief discussion of the application parameters and usage. RenderGL MAX is an OpenGL
hardware-assisted plug-in preview renderer for 3D Studio MAX. It adds fast, high-quality preview and draft rendering
capability to 3D Studio MAX with advanced features such as bump mapping, 3D textures, raytracing, and Phong shading.
About This Document
The RenderGL MAX Getting Started Guide is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” lists the minimum system requirements and describes how to install and remove the
RenderGL MAX plugin for 3D Studio MAX.
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Chapter 2, “The Interface,” contains information on all of the RenderGL MAX parameters.
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Chapter 3, “Using RenderGL MAX,” shows you how to set up RenderGL MAX as the current renderer and render a
scene.
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Chapter 4, “Frequently Asked Questions,” addresses issues you may encounter while using RenderGL MAX.
Document Conventions
Font Meaning
Bold
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace
Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Output displayed on the screen.
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Font Meaning
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and directories. You can type filenames
and directory names in the dialog boxes or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press CTRL and D simultaneously.
Finding Additional RenderGL MAX Information
Additional RenderGL MAX information is available in the RenderGL MAX online Help (RGLMAX.HLP). You can look up
information on parameters and options using the Find button and key words, or simply browse the file. If you are
unfamiliar with using online documents, press F1 to activate Windows Help, which will instruct you on using and
customizing Help.
Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
Software Support Services
Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days following shipment of your
software. This includes World Wide Web access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and
telephone (Help Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other levels of software
support.
World Wide Web
You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com. On these pages, you
can get news and product information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information, software updates and fixes,
and more.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop bit, and any baud rate up to
14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-256-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror sites listed on World Wide
Web; see the Software Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new to create a user ID.
4. Follow the menus to find what you need. The IBBS provides clear choices and online help.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 (product entry
IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at 1-256-730-1413.
FAXLink
To use the FAXLink:
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Call 1-800-240-4300 for information on how to get technical support information using the FAXLink.
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Call 1-256-730-9000 to order documents (up to five per call).
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