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Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE®|DS

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Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE®|DS

System Guide

© Copyright 1997, Intergraph Corporation including this documentation, and any software and its file formats and audio-visual displays described herein; all rights reserved; may only be used pursuant to the applicable software license agreement; contains confidential and proprietary information of Intergraph and/or other third parties which is protected by copyright, trade secret and trademark law and may not be provided or otherwise made available without prior written authorization.

SOFTIMAGE

is a registered trademark of Softimage Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, in the United States, Canada, and/or other countries.

Microsoft

, Windows®, and Windows NT®are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph

Corporation. StudioZ is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation.

All other trademarks mentioned in this guide belong to their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

This document is protected under copyright law. The contents of this document may not be copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. This document is supplied as a guide for SOFTIMAGE|DS.

Reasonable care has been taken in preparing the information it contains.

However, this document may contain omissions, technical inaccuracies, or typographical errors. Microsoft Corporation does not accept responsibility of any kind for customers’ losses due to the use of this document.

Part No. DHA025600

Printed in Canada.

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The information and the software discussed in this document are subject to change without notice and should not be considered commitments by Intergraph Corporation. Intergraph Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors in this document.

The software discussed in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license. No responsibility is assumed by Intergraph for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Intergraph or its affiliated companies.

All warranties given by Intergraph Corporation about equipment or software are set forth in your purchase contract, and nothing stated in, or implied by,

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this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.

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Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville AL 35894-0001

FCC / DOC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Notes

Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Read all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings on the equipment or in the operating instructions.

Warnings

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a tool for purposes other than instructed.

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Contents

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Additional Peripherals and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Back Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting to a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse and WACOM tablet . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting the Computer Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Attaching the Software Protection Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Moving the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Starting SOFTIMAGE|DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Hardware Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Signal Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SCSI Disk Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Directories Installed on Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Managing User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Rebuilding the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing the Graphics Card Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing the Audio Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Installing the SDI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Installing the Video in a Window Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Installing the Mouse Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Installing the WACOM Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing the License File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing SOFTIMAGE|DS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Cabling Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Site Preparation

Before you unpack your new system, make sure that you have properly completed preparing your site.

Site Requirements

The Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS is designed to operate in a typical office environment. The following table describes suitable site conditions:

Temperature Operating range: 50° to 80°F (10° to 26° C)

Optimum operating temperature: 70°F (21°C)

Humidity Operating range: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Optimum humidity level: 50%

Power Base unit and monitor: 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 10/5 Amp

WACOM Tablet: 110 VAC - 60 Hz 50 milliamps

Space Requirements

Depending on the configuration that you purchased, your system includes a deskside or a rackmount base unit. You can place this unit next to your work area or in a separate room using an Intergraph Cable Extension kit. The following illustrates a typical configuration:

NTSC or PAL

video monitor

Video monitor, speakers, VCRs, rack and table are purchased separately.

Note

The video monitor and the computer monitors should be placed at

Left monitor Right monitor

Speakers

MouseKeyboardGraphics tablet

least 12 inches (30cm) apart. Placing them closer together may cause synchronization interference on the computer monitor.

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Base unit Rack

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The following table lists the dimensions of the major hardware components:

Hardware Component Dimensions (inches) Dimensions (cm)

Base Unit - Deskside Height: 25.8 inches

Depth: 20 inches Width: 7.9 inches

Base Unit - Rackmount Width: 16.7 inches

Height: 8.8 inches Depth: 25.3 inches

Monitor Height: 19.5 inches

Width: 20 inches Depth: 21 inches

Swivel Angle: 90° each left and right; 13° up; 4° down

WACOM tablet Width: 12 inches

Depth: 12 inches

66 cm 51 cm 21 cm

22 cm 42 cm 64 cm

50 cm 51 cm 53 cm Swivel Angle: 90° each left

and right; 13° up; 4° down 31 cm

31 cm

Choosing a Location for Your System

Consider the following items when choosing a location for your system:

• For the editing workstation, you need a table (or other surface) that is at least 60 inches wide by 48 inches deep (150 cm x 120 cm).

• The Intergraph StudioZ base unit comes with 6 feet of cable allowing you to place it close to your work area. If you want to place it in a separate room, you must use an Intergraph cable extension kit that contains keyboard, mouse, and monitor extension cables with an amplifier. To obtain a cable extension kit, contact your system reseller.

• The base unit must be in a location where air can circulate freely around it. The side and back panels of the deskside base unit should each have at least a 3-inch (7.6 cm) clearance. The front and back panels of the rackmount unit should each have a 36-inch (91.4 cm) clearance.

• External audio and video equipment can reside in the same room as your workstation or in a separate equipment room.

• Do not expose the system to high levels of dust, smoke, moisture, or high temperature.

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Site Preparation

Package Contents

Your Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS system contains the following hardware, software, and documentation.

Hardware

You should unpack the hardware carefully and verify that you have all the items that are listed on the packing slip before you start to set up your system. Make sure that you log the serial number of every device.

Your system contains the following hardware:

Device Device, Cables, and Accessories

Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS Base Unit

Intergraph Multisync 21-inch Monitors

1 Base Unit 1 S-video cable (3-foot) 1 Flashkey cable (6-inch DB-9 to mini DIN-8) 1 Pipeline cable for machine control (special RS-422) 1 Analog I/O breakout cable with 8 XLR connectors for the

Antex audio card 1 Digital I/O breakout cable for the Antex audio card 2 Base unit supports (for deskside base unit only) 1 Intergraph keyboard 1 Microsoft IntelliMouse 1 3-button mouse 1 Power cable

2 Monitors 2 SVGA monitor cables 2 Power cables

WACOM ArtZII Pen and Tablet 1 Tablet

2 Tablet stands 1 Pen 1 Pen stand 1 RS-232 cable 1 Power transformer cable with AC adapter 1 Registration card 1 9-pin to 25-pin adapter

Software and Documentation

All the software that you receive on disks is also installed on your computer’s hard drive. You should keep the software disks in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.

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Your package contains the following:

• The SOFTIMAGE|DS software CD, the software protection key (dongle), and the complete SOFTIMAGE|DS documentation set which includes the

following information in print and/or online:

Document Description

Release Notes

System Guide Shows you how to setup your system hardware and perform system

Guided Tour Provides a multimedia overview of the SOFTIMAGE|DS working environment. Tutorial

Workbook

User’s Guide Describes the interface and details tasks that are specific to each area of

Quick Reference

Shortcuts Contains a selection of keyboard shortcuts for placing under the top sheet of

Online Help Contains reference information on the parameters contained in property editors

• Windows NT

Describes known problems, and provides workarounds and supplemental information.

administration tasks.

Contains lessons with specific step-by-step examples.

SOFTIMAGE|DS. Contains a visual overview of the SOFTIMAGE|DS layouts and tool panels,

editing tips, and the complete list of default keyboard shortcuts.

your graphic tablet.

and dialog boxes, interface elements, and tasks.

4.0 Workstation and Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3

software and documentation.

• ArtZII software and documentation by WACOM.

• Evolution Series Colorgraphic software and documentation.

• MKS Backup Utilities for Windows NT software and documentation.

• Intergraph DiskAccess software and documentation.

• Integral Flashkey software and documentation.

• Antex Studiocard AV PRO software and documentation.

• StudioZ Central Plus software and documentation.

• StudioZ SDI Board software.

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Reference Documentation

In addition to the software documentation previously listed, the package contains hardware manuals and other reference material:

• Running Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 by Craig Stinson and Carl Siechert (Microsoft Press, Redmond, WA).

• Digital Multi-Scan Color Display Operating Instructions.

• WACOM artZII User’s Manual.

• Intergraph StudioZ System Setup.

• StudioZ Late-Breaking News.

Additional Peripherals and Cables

A typical workstation requires that you provide the following additional peripherals:

Device Description

House Sync The house sync must have the same video format (NTSC or PAL) as

Video Monitor NTSC or PAL

Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

A/D Converter An A/D converter is required when using an analog VCR. Waveform Monitor This device is used for luminance video signal control. Vector Scope This device is used for chrominance video signal control. Speakers and Amplifier Analog and/or digital audio equipment connects to XLR connectors. Cables Video: Use high quality 75-ohm coaxial cables with 75-ohm BNC

Intergraph Cable Extension Kit

your video equipment and as the project that you create in SOFTIMAGE|DS.

Digital or Analog. Analog or digital VCRs connect to the base unit through a RS-422

cable. Analog devices require A/D converters which are available from your

system reseller.

coaxial connectors. Audio: Use analog XLR connectors and digital XLR connectors.

This kit contains keyboard, mouse and monitor extension cables with an amplifier. It is required if you place the base unit more than 6 feet from the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and WACOM tablet.

The use of any other extension cables may cause signal degradation.

For more information on optional equipment, contact your system reseller.

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Inputs and Outputs

The following table describes the system inputs and outputs:

Input/Output Description

Video In Serial Digital In (SDI) via BNC connector. Video Out SDI out via BNC connector.

Composite out via BNC connector. Y/C via 4-pin mini DIN (this port is used for the software video

interface). Analog Audio In 4 female XLR connectors. Line input 600 ohms. Analog Audio Out 4 male XLR connectors. Line output 600 ohms. Digital Audio In Female XLR connector; AES/EBU or S/PDIF. Digital Audio Out Male XLR connector; AES/EBU or S/PDIF. Sync In BNC connector. RS-232 Remote DB-9 connector.Connects to the Pipeline cable for converting RS-

232 to RS-422. Use only the supplied cable.

To take full advantage of the high quality serial digital interface (SDI) capability of your workstation, you should connect the digital devices directly to the SDI ports on the Intergraph StudioZ card and to the AES/EBU - S/PDIF output from the Antex card.

Avoid using adapters because they may cause signal degradation. If you must use them, use only high-quality, tight-fitting adapters.

For detailed instructions on connecting your system, see Connecting the Hardware on page 7.

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Connecting the Hardware

This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a the base unit to the peripheral devices in a standard configuration. It covers both analog and digital setups. A complete cabling diagram is also included in the Appendix on page 45.

The cards are installed and configured for the SOFTIMAGE|DS environment. You should not remove or modify these cards.

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Back Panel Overview

On the back panel of your base unit, six cards are installed and configured for the SOFTIMAGE|DS environment.

REF

SDI OUT

SDI

COMP

OUT

123456

Deskside Base Unit

Slot Function

Card

1 Video in a Window Integral Flashkey 2 Array Controller Adaptec 1 3 Array Controller Adaptec 2 4 Graphic Output Colorgraphic Evolution 2 5 Audio I/O Antex StudioCard 6 SDI Video I/O Intergraph StudioZ

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Note

Video in a Window Card

The Video in a Window card is the Flashkey by Integral Technologies. It lets you display real-time video in the SOFTIMAGE|DS viewer on your computer monitor.

Array Controllers

The array controllers are two Adaptec 2940 SCSI controllers. Each one controls data I/O for two of the four Ultra Wide SCSI video storage disks.

Graphics Card

The graphics card is an Evolution 2 graphics adapter from Colorgraphic Communications. It controls the dual-screen VGA output to your computer monitor.

Audio Card

The audio card is an Antex Studiocard. It receives and transmits audio signals.The Antex Studiocard supports four independent balanced analog I/O (+4 dBu) and AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital I/O.

Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card

The SDI card is the Intergraph StudioZ card that handles video input and output of both compressed and uncompressed Serial Digital Video data. The Intergraph StudioZ combines Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Compression/Decompression circuitry with SDI on a single PCI board.

In the rackmount base unit, the slot allocation is identical but the unit is horizontal.

For more details on the cards, refer to the accompanying vendor documentation.

To prevent damage that may be caused by static electricity, do the

following before making any connections:

• Turn the power switch off on all the devices.

• Connect all the devices to a power source.

• Touch the metal casing of the device.

Connecting to a Power Source

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The Intergraph base unit and monitor support both 110V/60 Hz and 220V/50 Hz power. The WACOM tablet comes with a single voltage AC power adapter. If it does not match your AC power source, contact your system reseller.

The base unit, monitors, and WACOM tablet each require a separate AC power source. To supply your SOFTIMAGE|DS workstation as well as

Connecting the Hardware

additional peripheral devices, you must have access to four AC outlets with two 15 Amp circuits (or 7.5 Amp in Europe).

To connect the workstation to a power source

1. For every device, make sure that the voltage of the power source matches the voltage requirements of the device.

2. Make sure that power to all the devices is turned off.

3. Connect the base unit, the monitor(s), the WACOM tablet, and any other peripheral devices to a power source.

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse and WACOM tablet

The keyboard and the mouse come with attached cables for connecting them to the back panel. The WACOM tablet comes with a power transformer and a DB-9 cable.

To connect the keyboard and the mouse

1. Connect the keyboard to the top mini-DIN jack in the deskside base unit. If you have a rackmount base-unit, connect the keyboard to the left-hand mini-DIN jack.

2. Connect the Microsoft IntelliMouse to the bottom mini-DIN jack in the deskside base unit. If you have a rackmount base-unit, connect the mouse to the right-hand mini-DIN jack.

To connect the WACOM tablet

1. Connect the AC power transformer to the tablet DB-9 cable.

2. Connect one end of the DB-9 cable to the COM 2 port on the back panel and connect the other end to the tablet.

3. Before plugging in the AC power transformer, check that the input voltage on the power adapter matches the voltage of your power outlet.

4. Connect the power adapter to the AC outlet.

For more information on connecting the WACOM tablet, refer to the accompanying vendor documentation.

Keyboard

Mouse

WACOM tablet

REF

SDI OUT

SDI

COMP

OUT

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Connecting the Computer Monitors

Your workstation comes with two identical Intergraph monitors for displaying the SOFTIMAGE|DS editing environment. You should place the monitors side by side in your work area.

Each monitor comes with the following cables:

• VGA cable

• Power cable

To connect the monitors

1. If you have not already done so, turn off the power switch to the monitors and the base unit and connect them to a power source.

2. Connect the monitor which is on the right side to the Video in a Window card using the VGA cable supplied.

3. Connect the monitor which is on the left side to the top port on the graphic card using the VGA cable supplied.

4. Connect one end of the Flashkey cable to the second port from the top of the Video in a Window card and connect the other end to the lower port of the graphic card.

5. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the Y/C port of the Intergraph StudioZ card and connect the other end to port that is second from the bottom on the Video in a Window card.

REF

SDI

OUT

SDI

COMP

OUT

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VGA Cable To Left Monitor

VGA Cable To Right Monitor

Flashkey Cable

S-Video Cable

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

Peripheral devices such as VCRs and DATs connected to your workstation allow you to capture and output video and audio material. You can control this equipment remotely with SOFTIMAGE|DS.

Video Connections

Your system can contain digital and/or analog VCRs and video monitors. If you use an analog video monitor, it is connected directly to the Intergraph StudioZ card, and the composite video signal that it receives is of a lower quality.

Note

When connecting the devices, make sure that all video outputs are terminated by the video device to which they are connected. Also ensure that no device is connected to a power source.

To connect a system with digital devices

1. Connect the SDI In on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the SDI Out on the

VCR .

2. Connect SDI Out on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the SDI In of the

VCR .

3. Connect the SDI loop through on the video monitor to SDI In on the

VCR .

4. Set the VCR transport switch to Remote.

5. Connect the COM 1 port on your base unit to the REMOTE IN port on

the VCR using the pipeline cable supplied. You should not substitute the pipeline cable with any other cable, but you can extend the RS422 end with other cables if required.

6. Connect the Ref In port on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the House Sync Ref Out.

Ref

House Sync

Digital VCR

Oscilloscope

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IN SDI

OUT

SDI IN

COMP OUT

Digital Video

Monitor

Video connections for digital peripheral devices

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To connect a system with analog devices

1. Connect the SDI In on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the Video Out on the analog VCR via a A/D converter.

2. Connect SDI Out on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the Video In on the analog VCR via a D/A converter.

3. Connect Comp Out port on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the Video in on the analog video monitor.

4. Set the VCR transport switch to Remote.

5. Connect the COM 1 port on your base unit to the REMOTE IN port on the VCR using the pipeline cable supplied.You should not substitute the pipeline cable with any other cable but, you can extend the RS422 end with other cables if required.

6. Connect the Ref In on the Intergraph StudioZ card to the House Sync.

House Sync

ADC

Analog VCR

DAC

Oscilloscope

Ref

SDI

OUT

SDI

COMP OUT

Analog Video Monitor

Video connections for analog peripheral devices

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Audio Connections

You can connect both digital and analog audio devices to your system’s Antex StudioCard AV PRO. When you capture audio, SOFTIMAGE|DS enables the input that you specify.

To connect audio cables

1. Attach the Antex digital I/O cable to the upper (DB-15) port on the audio card and tighten the locking screws.

2. Attach the Antex analog I/O cable to the lower (DB-25) port on the audio card and tighten the locking screws.

3. Referring to the white tags on the Antex cables, connect your external audio equipment to the appropriate analog and digital connectors.

Digital breakout cable

Analog cable with 8 XLR connector

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Attaching the Software Protection Key

The software protection key, also called a dongle, provides copy protection for

the software that is installed on your system. It is attached to your system’s parallel port. SOFTIMAGE|DS can start only if the software protection key identification number matches the information in the license file that is already installed on your computer’s hard drive.

This licensing scheme is managed by the FLEXlm

software which is already installed on your system. For more information on the license software, refer to Installing the License File on page 36 and refer to the FLEXlm online help.

• To attach the software protection key, attach it to the base unit’s parallel port (LPT1)

LPT1

Moving the System

It is important to follow the correct procedure when moving the system to a different location.

Do not move the base unit without first turning off the power or else

internal components may be damaged.

To move the system

1. Shut down your computer.

2. Turn off power to all the devices.

3. Disconnect all the devices.

4. Disconnect the power cables.

5. Move the components carefully.

6. Make sure the new location meets site requirements (see Site Requirements on page 1).

7. Reconnect the equipment as described in this chapter (see Connecting the Hardware on page 7).

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Starting SOFTIMAGE|DS

SOFTIMAGE|DS has already been installed on your computer’s hard drive. To start it, follow these steps:

To start SOFTIMAGE|DS

1. Turn on all the devices.

2. Log on to Windows NT. When you log on for the first time, you can use a blank password. For

information on changing your password, refer to Managing User Accounts on page 22.

3. Click the Start > Programs > SOFTIMAGE|DS > SOFTIMAGE|DS. The Project dialog box is displayed.

4. Click New Project. The New Project dialog box is displayed.

5. In the Project Name box, enter a name for your new project. The SOFTIMAGE|DS Editing Layout is displayed by default. You can now capture material and build your project. To find out the best

approach to learning SOFTIMAGE|DS, refer to the SOFTIMAGE|DS Road

Map.

Tip

You should create separate Windows NT user accounts so that each SOFTIMAGE|DS user can save their own project preferences. See Managing User Accounts on page 22.

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System Hardware Overview

Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS

Your Intergraph StudioZ workstation provides a comprehensive set of optimized hardware features that allow you to achieve high-quality results with the SOFTIMAGE|DS software. This section provides an overview of the hardware. For details, see the vendor documentation accompanying each device. See Connecting the Hardware on page 7 for details on cable connections.

Striped Disk Set

System Disk - partitioned

Audio out

FlashKey Card

Adaptec 2940

SCSI Controller Card

Adaptec 2940

SCSI Controller Card

Video out

Colorgraphic

Evolution 2 Video Card

Antex StudioCard

Video out

Audio in/out

Right Monitor

Left Monitor

COM 1

COM 2

Adaptec 7880

SCSI Controller

(on riser card)

Clock

Sync

VTR Control

Hardware components of the Intergraph StudioZ and associated peripheral devices

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Video out

Intergraph StudioZ SDI

Card

Genlock (Ref In)

WACOM Tablet

VTR

Video in/out

System Hardware Overview

Intergraph StudioZ SDI and Associated cards

The following table describes the function of each card installed in the Intergraph StudioZ. Cards are installed in all Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots. Slots 5 and 6 are primary PCI sockets (PCI0). The rest of the slots are secondary PCI (PCI1). See the vendor documentation for details on card specifications and configuration.

Slot Card Function

1 Video in a Window card Processes input from Intergraph StudioZ and

2 Adaptec 2940 SCSI Controller Controls data I/O for two of four Ultra Wide SCSI

3 Adaptec 2940 SCSI Controller Controls data I/O for two of four Ultra Wide SCSI

4 Colorgraphic Evolution 2 Dual monitor graphics card outputs video data to

5 Antex Audio StudioCard Processes audio and clock sync signal I/O for

6 Intergraph StudioZ SDI Processes video capture/playback I/O for VCR

Colorgraphic card and outputs video signal to right monitor with Video in a Window.

video storage disks.

Video in a Window card and to left monitor.

VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) and ports audio to optional devices, such as stereo speakers.

and ports video to FlashKey card; also provides Genlock capability (Ref In).

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Signal Flow

The following provides an overview of the signal flow in the system’s two modes. The SOFTIMAGE|DS software controls the process and specifies the type of video compression used.

Capture

Capture mode allows you to use SOFTIMAGE|DS to capture or play back video and audio from the VCR.

• The video output of the VCR goes to the Intergraph StudioZ card.

• The audio output of the VCR goes to the Antex card and then to the audio storage on disk.

• The clock sync signal from the Intergraph StudioZ card goes to the Antex card.

• The video output from the Intergraph StudioZ card goes to the video storage on disk.

• The S-video output of the Intergraph StudioZ card goes to the FlashKey card and then to the right monitor, where it displays as video in a window.

• The control signal from the COM 1 port goes to the VCR to control device operation.

• The sync signal from the house sync goes to the Intergraph StudioZ card.

Record

Record mode allows you to use SOFTIMAGE|DS to record video on the VCR.

• The video stored on disk goes to the Intergraph StudioZ card, and then goes to the VCR.

• The audio stored on disk goes to the Antex card, and then goes to the VCR .

• The clock sync signal goes from the Intergraph StudioZ card to the Antex card.

• The S-video output of the Studio Z card goes to the FlashKey card and then to the right monitor, where it displays as video in a window.

• The control signal from the COM 1 port goes to the VCR to control device operation.

• The sync signal from the house sync goes to the Intergraph StudioZ card.

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System Hardware Overview

SCSI Disk Subsystem

In a standard configuration, one 9-GB 7,200-RPM Ultra-Wide SCSI disk drive and four identical 9-GB 10,000-RPM Ultra-Wide SCSI disk drives are installed in the external and internal drive bays of the Intergraph StudioZ. No bays are available to install additional drives. The 9-GB 7,200-RPM system disk drive is formatted with three partitions for storage of operating system files, project files, and audio files. Four 9-GB 10,000-RPM disk drives are formatted as a striped set for video file storage.

Disk striping is a hardware capability that speeds up data I/O from disk storage. The computer divides the data into pieces and spreads the pieces across the disks in the striped set. Because the computer transfers data to multiple drives in chunks smaller than it would transfer to a single drive, data transfer is accelerated.

Each of the Adaptec 2940 SCSI Controller cards handle data I/O for two video storage drives. The Adaptec 7880 SCSI Controller, located inside the Intergraph StudioZ, handles data I/O for the system disk drive. The Adaptec controllers provide a maximum theoretical sustained data transfer rate of 40 MB per second. With disk striping, this rate is increased to about 50 MB per second.

The following table summarizes disk drive information. Note that the CDROM is assigned drive letter G.

Drive Label Size Function Format

C:\ System 2 GB partition Stores operating

system software

E:\ Audio Storage 4 GB partition of C:\ Stores audio files NT File System

File Allocation Table (FAT)

(NTFS)

System Specifications

F:\ Projects 3 GB partition of C:\ Stores project-

D:\ Video Storage 4 each 9 GB

(striped)

System Administration

To perform system administration tasks, you need to be familiar with the directories and files installed on your system. You should also have sufficient working knowledge of Windows NT to manage user accounts and perform disk performance tests.

Managing projects and project media is performed in SOFTIMAGE|DS. For more information on these tasks, refer to the SOFTIMAGE|DS User’s Guide.

Directories Installed on Your System

When you install SOFTIMAGE|DS, five directories are created to hold various system files, project files, as well as media and cache files.

These are the directories that are created:

Directory Description

SOFTIMAGE|DS Contains the files required to run SOFTIMAGE|DS. DS Projects Contains the projects, sequences, and clips that you create in

DS Presets Contains cusomized effects that you can use in SOFTIMAGE|DS

Video Storage Contains the video media and cache files that you capture and bring

Audio Storage Contains the audio media and cache files that you capture and bring

SOFTIMAGE|DS.

when creating graphics, transitions, compositing, etc.

into SOFTIMAGE|DS.

The SOFTIMAGE|DS Directory

This directory contains the SOFTIMAGE|DS executable as well as the various .dll files required by the software. You should not move or modify these files in any way. The SOFTIMAGE|DS directory also contains the following folders:

• Guided Tour This folder contains all the files required to run

SOFTIMAGE|DS Guided Tour

which is a multimedia presentation that helps you become familiar with

SOFTIMAGE|DS.

• Online Help This folder contains all the files required to use the online help. Online help provides reference information on property editors, dialog boxes, parameters, interface elements, and tasks.

• Papers This folder contains bitmaps that you can use to add texture to paint strokes, shapes, and titles that you create in SOFTIMAGE|DS.

•Setup This folder contains all the files required by the setup program which allows you to remove SOFTIMAGE|DS or to add optional software components.

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The DS Projects Directory

The DS Projects directory contains the projects that you create with SOFTIMAGE|DS. Each time you create a new project, you are prompted to select a location for the project folder. Although you may store project folders anywhere on a local disk, it is easier to manage projects if they are all stored in the DS Projects directory.

The project folder contains the clips and sequences associated with a project. Each project folder also contains a system folder.

You should not move, delete, or modify the contents of the system

folder. The system folder should also be hidden. To hide specific file types, choose Options from the View menu in Windows Explorer.

The system folder contains the following information:

• Source models Source models are data structures that allow SOFTIMAGE|DS to manage

the relationship between clips, sequences and their associated media. Each time you capture media from a new source, SOFTIMAGE|DS creates a corresponding source model. The source model tracks the timespan, quality, and location of the different media files captured from that source. When you play back a clip from that source, SOFTIMAGE|DS consults the appropriate source model to locate the media.

• dsprojectinfo The dsprojectinfo file contains information about the project format and

other project preference settings. For more information on project preferences, refer to the SOFTIMAGE|DS User’s Guide.

The Presets Directory

The Preset directory contains presets which you can use to define effects, transitions, graphics tools, etc. When you create your own presets in SOFTIMAGE|DS and they are stored in this directory.

The Video Storage Directory

The Video Storage directory contains individual folders for each project. Each

folder contains the video media and cache files for that project. Each folder’s name is generated by the software and is based on a unique identification string (called a GUID) that identifies each project.

The Audio Storage Directory

Similar to the Video Storage Directory, the Audio Storage directory contains individual folders for each project. Each folder contains the audio media files for that project.

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You should not delete audio or video media files or folders from

your Windows NT desktop. If you want to delete a media file, use the purge command in SOFTIMAGE|DS. For information on deleting clips and/or purging media, refer to the SOFTIMAGE|DS User’s Guide.

Managing User Accounts

SOFTIMAGE|DS makes full use of the Windows NT operating system. This includes multiple user accounts with security and preferences set on an individual basis.

How SOFTIMAGE|DS Uses User Accounts

When you log on to a Windows NT workstation, you are accessing an environment associated with your user name. When you set any personal or project preferences while logged on, SOFTIMAGE|DS saves them to your user profile. For example, when you customize the SOFTIMAGE|DS desktop the layouts that you create are saved with your user name. The next time you log on to that machine, it recalls your previous settings.

Managing User Accounts

When you first receive your SOFTIMAGE|DS system, Windows NT is installed and an administrator account is set up with a blank password.

You can change your password, create and modify accounts by accessing the Windows NT User Manager. The User Manager lets you define security features such as permissions, rights, accounts, user groups, and audit policies.

For more information on Managing User accounts, refer to Running Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 which is include in your system package.

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To create a user account

1. From the Windows NT desktop, choose Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > User Manager.

The User Manager dialog box is displayed.

2. Choose User > New User and enter the new user information in the dialog box.

After you click OK, the new user is displayed in the User Manager dialog box.

To modify an account

1. From the Windows NT desktop, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > User Manager.

The User Manager dialog box is displayed.

2. Select the user name that you want to modify, or select Administrator to

modify the administrator’s account.

3. Choose User > Properties, and enter a new password.

Tip

You can also press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select Change Password.

4. Choose Policies > Accounts and select the desired options.

5. Choose Policies > Audit and set the audit policy for the selected account.

6. Choose Options and select the options from the menu.

To delete an account

1. In the User Manager dialog box, select an account.

2. Choose User > Delete. After you confirm, the selected account is deleted.

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Rebuilding the System

When you first receive your Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS, all the software you need to run SOFTIMAGE|DS is already installed and tested. You should not remove or modify the installed software.

Your system is finely tuned and the approved configuration must be maintained. This section is included in case you need to reinstall or re configure certain components, or re-install SOFTIMAGE|DS.

For details on the hardware drivers, refer to the accompanying vendor documentation.

Installing the Graphics Card Driver

Your system’s graphics card is an Evolution 2 Colorgraphics adapter from Colorgraphic Communications. This card requires that you install and configure the Evolution 2 driver for Windows NT.

To install the graphics card driver

1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Display icon.

2. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab.

3. In the Settings page that is displayed, click the Display Type button.

4. In the Display Type dialog box that is displayed, click the Change button.

5. In the Change Display dialog box, click the Have Disk button.

The Install From Disk dialog box is displayed.

6. Insert the disk containing the Colorgraphic Evolution 2 driver into your computer’s disk drive.

7. In the Install From Disk dialog box, click the Browse button and open the folder that contains the Colorgraphic Evolution 2 driver for Windows NT.

8. Select the file with an .inf file extension and click the Open button.

9. In the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. The Change Display dialog box is displayed again.

10. In the Change Display dialog box, click OK. A Third-party Drivers warning message is displayed.

11. Click YES. The driver is installed. The Installing Driver warning message is displayed,

indicating that the system will restart.

12. Click OK. When the system restarts, the Display Properties dialog box is displayed,

as well as the following warning :

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13. Click OK, and adjust the settings in the Display Properties dialog box as

described in the following task.

To adjust the display settings

1. After you complete the Colorgraphic Evolution 2 driver installation, the system restarts and the Display Properties dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab. The Settings page is displayed.

3. Adjust the following settings:

• From the Color Palette list box, select 16777216 Colors.

• Adjust the Desktop Area slider to 1280 by 1024 pixels.

• From the Font Size list box, select Small Fonts.

• From the Refresh Frequency list box, select 60 Hertz.

4. Click the Te st button. You are prompted to confirm, and the test is started.

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5. When the test is complete, click Ye s . If you did not see the test bitmap

properly, verify the settings and repeat the test. If the problem persists, contact your system reseller.

6. Click OK to close the Display Settings dialog box. The display is configured.

Installing the Audio Driver

Before installing the Antex driver, you must remove any previous versions. Once the driver is installed, you must set the Windows NT multimedia properties, and set the Antex mixer. It is very important that you set the sample clock in the Antex mixer.

Do not stop the Antex driver before removing it. If you do, you will

have to log off and then log on and restart the Antex driver.

To remove the Antex driver

1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon.

2. In the Multimedia property editor, select the Devices tab.

3. Click the plus (+) sign next to Audio Devices to expand the folder.

4. Select Audio for Antex Digital Audio Driver and click Remove.

5. In the Windows Explorer, open the C:\Winnt\system32\Drivers folder and delete the AntexWAV.sys file.

6. Delete the C:\Antex folder.

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To install the Antex driver

1. Insert the disk containing the Antex driver into your computer’s disk drive.

2. Locate the folder containing the Antex files and double-click the Setup.exe file.

3. In the Welcome to the Antex Driver Setup dialog box, click Continue.

4. Accept the default path C:\Antex. The Antex Driver is installed and started.

To set the multimedia properties

1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon.

2. Select the Audio tab and set the properties as follows:

3. In the Audio page, click the Customize button in the Recording box.

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4. In the Customize dialog box, select PCM in the Format list box.

5. In the Attributes list box, select 44.100 kHz, 16-Bit, Stereo 172 Kb/sec.

6. In the Name list box, click Save As and enter DS Settings.

The audio settings are saved in the DS Settings folder.

To set the Antex mixer

1. On the Windows NT desktop, click Start > Programs > Antex Mixer.

The Antex Mixer dialog box is displayed.

2. Choose Mixer > Lines and select both Adapter, and Digital Out from the

list. Selecting Digital Out enables MIDI output. Selecting Adapter ensures that

the Sample Clock is displayed when you close the Lines dialog box.

3. In the Antex Mixer dialog box, click the Line In button to set the Sample

Clock for the Analog input.

4. In the Sample Clock box select the following analog settings:

•Set Source to Internal

•Set Reference to 27MHz

• Set the Sample Rate to 44100

5. Click the Digital In button to set the Sample Clock for Digital input.

Note

If a Not Valid message is displayed over the Digital In box, it means that the Antex digital I/O cable is not receiving a valid digital signal and you should verify the audio connections.

6. In the Sample Clock box, select the following digital settings:

•Set Source to Digital

•Set Reference to Auto

• Set the Sample Rate to 48000 (or 44100)

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7. From the Scene menu, choose Save As and save the Mixer file as DS Mixer.

Testing the Antex Hardware

Once you have installed the audio driver, you should run the Antex demo to test the Antex hardware. You should also verify that the MIDI output is enabled.

To run the Antex demo

1. From the Windows NT desktop, choose Start > Programs > Antex Demo Programs.

2. Select Antex Demo from the list.

3. In the Antex Demo dialog box, click File.

4. In the WinNT\Media folder, select Windows NT logon sound.

5. In the Antex Demo dialog box, click Play. The logon sound is played. If this test fails, verify your hardware

connections and then repeat the driver installation. If the problem persists, contact your system reseller.

To verify that MIDI output is enabled

1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon.

2. In the Multimedia Properties dialog box, select the MIDI panel.

3. Verify that Antex is displayed in the MIDI output list.

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Installing the SDI Driver

The Intergraph StudioZ SDI driver controls the Intergraph StudioZ card that lets you capture, edit, and play back real-time video and animation on your Intergraph workstation.

To install the Intergraph StudioZ driver

1. Insert the disk containing the Intergraph StudioZ driver into your

computer’s disk drive.

2. Locate the folder containing the Intergraph StudioZ files and double-click

the Setup.exe file. The Welcome dialog box is displayed.

3. Click Next.

The dialog box displays the Destination folder C:\Program Files\Intergraph\StudioZ Driver.

4. Click Next to accept the default destination folder.

5. You are prompted to read the Read Me file. You can read this file now or come back to it at a later date.

The Intergraph StudioZ driver setup is complete.

To start the Intergraph StudioZ driver

1. In the Windows NT control panel, double-click the Devices icon.

2. Select Intergraph StudioZ from the list.

3. Make sure that Startup is set to System. If it is not, press the Startup button and select System as the Startup type.

4. Press the Start button. The Intergraph StudioZ driver is started.

To configure the Intergraph StudioZ driver

1. In the Windows NT control panel, double-click the Multemedia icon.

2. In the Devices page, locate the Video Compression Codex folder. If required, click on the plus sign next to the folder to expand it.

3. In the Video Compression Codex folder, select the Intergraph StudioZ Driver.

4. Click the Properties button.

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5. In the Properties dialog box, click the Settings button.

The configuration dialog is displayed.

6. In the Genlock group box, select Reference Enable option.

Your House Sync is used for synchronization. SOFTIMAGE|DS overrides all the other settings in this dialog box.

The configuration is effective after you start the Intergraph StudioZ driver.

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Installing the Video in a Window Driver

Installing the Mouse Driver

The Video in a Window card controls real-time video in a computer monitor. In your system, this card is the Integral Technologies Flashkey card.

To install the Integral Flashkey card driver

1. Insert the disk containing the Integral Flashkey driver in your computer’s disk drive.

2. Locate the folder that contains the Integral Flashkey files and double-click the Setup.exe file.

The setup is completed and you are asked if you want to restart the system.

3. Do not restart the system when prompted.

4. In the folder that contains the Integral Flashkey files, double-click the Install_ini.bat file.

The Flashkey driver is installed.

5. Restart the computer.

To take advantage of all the functions on your Microsoft IntelliMouse, you must install the IntelliMouse driver.

To install the IntelliMouse driver

1. Insert the disk containing the IntelliMouse driver into your computer’s disk drive.

2. Open the folder that contains the IntelliMouse driver.

3. Double-click the Setup.exe file. All required files are copied.

4. In the Microsoft IntelliPoint 2 Setup dialog box, click Next.

5. In the next dialog box that is displayed, enter your name and company in the appropriate text boxes and click Next.

6. The next dialog box displays your name and company information, as well as the product identification number. You should write down this number for future reference, and then click Next.

7. When prompted to choose a location for the driver, click Next to accept the default folder.

8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

9. Click Close to exit the setup program.

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10. When the installation is complete, do one of the following:

• If you want to install the WACOM driver next, press the Return to Windows button.

After you install the WACOM driver, restart Windows NT and the Microsoft IntelliPoint setup will be completed.

• If you do not want to install other drivers, click Restart Windows to complete the installation of the mouse driver.

Installing the WACOM Driver

The WACOM driver controls the WACOM pen and tablet. After you install the WACOM driver, you can use the default configuration settings, or you can customize the pen and tablet according to the way you like to work.

For example, if you are working with a pressure-sensitive brush in SOFTIMAGE|DS, you may want to adjust the pen tip sensitivity to fine tune the feel of the pen tip. Or, if you are using SOFTIMAGE|DS paint tools to trace the shape of an object on the tablet, you must configure the tablet so that the resulting graphic object is proportionally correct.

To install the WACOM driver

1. Insert the disk containing the WACOM driver into your computer’s disk drive.

2. Locate the folder containing the WACOM files and double-click the Setup.exe file.

3. Accept all the defaults.

4. When the setup is complete, shut down and restart your computer.

5. To test the WACOM driver, drag the pen on the tablet. On the monitor, the pointer should follow the pen movement.

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To configure the WACOM driver

1. In the Windows NT control panel, double-click the WACO M Tabl et icon.

The WACOM tablet driver is displayed.

2. Click the Settings button.

The Settings menu is displayed. It contains a list of icons that let you change the pen and tablet settings.

3. If you want to adjust the pen switch functions, click the Pen icon, and

adjust the settings in the Pen setup box.

4. If you want to adjust the pen pressure sensitivity click the Tip Pressure

icon and adjust the settings in the Tip Pressure setup box.

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Adjust amount of pressure needed to click

Adjust the feel of the pen tip to normal, soft or firm

5. If you want to specify the screen-tablet relationship click the Scaling icon, and adjust the settings in the Scaling setup box.

Define tablet area to be mapped to screen

Define screen area to be mapped to specified tablet area

Change constraints of tablet to screen relationship

For more information on customizing your WACOM graphic tools, refer to the WACOM documentation.

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Installing the License File

For SOFTIMAGE|DS to start, your system needs a software protection key (dongle) and a license file. The information on the software protection key is compared with information in the license file; if they match, SOFTIMAGE|DS can start.

The Software Protection Key

Before you can install the license server, the software protection key must be attached to your computer, the corresponding port must be active, and the software protection key driver must be installed.

• To attach the software protection key, attach the software protection key to the base unit’s parallel port (LPT1). Refer to the illustration on page 14.

To make sure the port is active

1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Devices icon.

2. In the Devices dialog box, locate Parallel from the list.

3. Verify that the Status is Started. If it is not started, click Startup.

4. Select the Automatic check box

5. Shut down and restart the computer.

To install the software protection key driver

1. Insert the SOFTIMAGE|DS CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. From the SOFTIMAGE|DS CD-ROM, open the FLEXlm\1- RAINBW\WinNT folder.

3. In the Win_nt folder, double-click the SetupX86.exe file. The Sentinel Driver Setup Program dialog box is displayed.

4. From the Functions menu, choose Install Sentinel Driver. The driver is installed.

To start the software protection key driver

1. In the Windows NT control panel, double-click the Devices icon.

2. In the Devices dialog box, select Sentinel from the list and click the Start button.

The Sentinel driver is started.

The License File

The license file on your computer’s hard drive is compared to information stored in the software protection key. If required, you should obtain the license file from your system reseller and copy it to your computer’s hard drive.

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To copy the license file to your computer’s hard drive

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the license file in the disk drive.

2. Make a backup copy of the license file and place it in the C:\Temp folder.

3. In the floppy disk, right-click the license file and choose Open With.

4. Select NOTEPAD from the list, select the Always use this program to open this file check box and click OK.

The license file looks similar to this:

PACKAGE DIGITAL_STUDIO_PKG SOFTIMAGE 1.000 00B000319D42407859B9 \ COMPONENTS=DIGITAL_STUDIO INCREMENT DIGITAL_STUDIO_PKG SOFTIMAGE 1.000 11-Jan-1998 0 9C83C3A48FD580E364CE \ HOSTID=SENTINEL_KEY=B2850E81

Software Protection Key Identification Number

NOTICE=53608IRL001004339664 ck=20

If you make any changes to the license file, SOFTIMAGE|DS may

not start.

5. Make sure the software protection key Identification Number is the same in the license file and on the software protection key label.

SRB01478

9623L33019

FLEXID=7-B2850E81

Software Protection Key identification number

Software protection key label

6. Save this file as LICENSE.DAT in the C:\flexlm directory.

Note

LICENSE.DAT.TXT is not a valid name and will prevent SOFTIMAGE|DS from starting.

7. Make a backup of the license.dat file on a floppy disk and keep it in a safe place.

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Installing SOFTIMAGE|DS

The SOFTIMAGE|DS setup program lets you add or remove selected components, reinstall the software to replace any files that may have been corrupted, or remove all of SOFTIMAGE|DS.

Preparing the Windows NT Desktop for SOFTIMAGE|DS

To take full advantage of the SOFTIMAGE|DS layouts, you should make sure that the Windows NT task bar is set to auto-hide mode.

To set up the Windows NT task bar

1. From your Windows NT desktop choose Start > Settings > Taskbar.

The Taskbar Properties dialog box is displayed.

2. From the Taskbar Options page, set the following options:

• Deselect the Always on top option.

• Select Auto hide.

• Select Show small icons in Start menu.

• Select Show Clock.

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Removing SOFTIMAGE|DS

Make sure that you remove any previous versions before you reinstall SOFTIMAGE|DS.

To remove SOFTIMAGE|DS

1. From your Windows NT desktop choose Start > Programs > SOFTIMAGE|DS > Setup.

2. From the SOFTIMAGE|DS setup dialog box, click Remove All. SOFTIMAGE|DS is uninstalled.

Note

To remove SOFTIMAGE|DS, you can also use the Add/Remove tool in the Windows NT Control Panel.

Installing SOFTIMAGE|DS

The setup program installs all the software components required to run SOFTIMAGE|DS. Depending on which installation type you choose, optional components are also installed.

You can choose from three different types of installation: Complete, Compact, and Custom. The following table lists the optional components that can be

installed with SOFTIMAGE|DS

Component Description

Online Help Contains reference information on

property editors parameters, interface elements, and tasks.

Guided Tour Provides a multimedia overview of the

SOFTIMAGE|DS working environment.

DS Fonts Pack Includes fonts that can enhance your

titling in SOFTIMAGE|DS.

DS Paper Grains Includes paper grains that you can use

to enhance your graphics in SOFTIMAGE|DS

Included in Complete Installation

Yes Yes

Yes No

Included in Compact Installation

DS Colour Schemes The colour scheme lets you give your

entire desktop the SOFTIMAGE|DS look. Once you add the DS Colour Scheme, you can choose it from the Windows NT > Settings > Taskbar menu.

DS Cursor Schemes The cursor schemes let you select a

new pointer scheme from the Windows NT control panel > mouse properties.

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The Custom installation lets you individually select which optional software components are installed.

To install SOFTIMAGE|DS

1. Insert the SOFTIMAGE|DS CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Open the DSSetup folder.

3. Double-click the Setup.exe file.

4. Read the Welcome dialog box and click Continue.

5. Complete the items in the Name and Organization Information dialog

box.

You are asked to verify the information and confirm.

6. Your product identification number is displayed. Read the SOFTIMAGE|DS dialog box and click OK.

7. Select the folder in which SOFTIMAGE|DS is stored. You should accept the default folder.

8. Specify which optional software components are installed by selecting one of the following installation types:

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•Click Complete Install to install all the required components as well as the

online help, the Guided Tour, the Fonts Pak and the Paper Grains. SOFTIMAGE|DS is installed with the complete set of optional

components.

•Click Compact Install to install all the required components as well as

only the online help. SOFTIMAGE|DS is installed with online help.

•Click Custom Install and select the options that you want to install in

addition to the required components.

SOFTIMAGE|DS is installed with the selected optional components.

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Adding or Removing Software Components

Once you have installed SOFTIMAGE|DS, you can still customize your system to meet your changing needs. For a list of components that can be added or removed, see Installing SOFTIMAGE|DS on page 39.

To add or remove selected components

1. Insert the SOFTIMAGE|DS CD-ROM in the disk drive.

2. From your Windows NT desktop, choose Start > Programs > SOFTIMAGE|DS > Setup.

The SOFTIMAGE|DS Setup dialog box is displayed.

3. Click Add/Remove.

4. Select the files that you want to add or remove.

5. Click Continue. The selected files are added or removed and a message box is displayed to

indicate that the setup is complete.

Reinstalling SOFTIMAGE|DS

When reinstalling SOFTIMAGE|DS, the setup program searches your system disk and replaces any components that may be corrupted or missing.

To reinstall SOFTIMAGE|DS

1. Insert the SOFTIMAGE|DS CD-ROM in the disk drive.

2. From your Windows NT desktop, choose Start > Programs > SOFTIMAGE|DS > Setup.

3. From the SOFTIMAGE|DS Setup dialog box, click Reinstall. The software searches your system for missing or corrupted files and

installs them as required.

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Installation Troubleshooting

For SOFTIMAGE|DS to start, your system needs a software protection key (dongle) and a license file. The software protection key identification number is compared to information in the license file. If they match, SOFTIMAGE|DS can start. If the licensing components are not properly set up, SOFTIMAGE|DS does not start and an error message is displayed. If this occurs, you should perform the following troubleshooting steps:

• Make sure that the license number matches the software protection key.

• Make sure that the license file extension is .dat.

• Verify that the software protection key is properly installed.

If startup problems persist, contact your system reseller.

To verify that the license number matches the software protection key

1. In an MS-DOS window, type the following:

C:\FLEXLM\LMUTIL LMHOSTID -FLEXID and press ENTER.

Your license number is displayed.

2. Compare your license number with the software protection key identification number (located on the label of the software protection key attached to the parallel port).

Installation Troubleshooting

To verify the file extension of the license file

1. On the desktop, click the My Computer icon.

2. From the View menu, choose Options.

3. Select the View tab and select the Show All Files option.

4. Deselect the Hide File Extensions for Known File Types option and click OK.

When you view files, the file name and extension are displayed.

5. In Windows Explorer, open the C:\flexlm folder.

6. In the C:\flexlm folder, verify that the file extension of the license file is .dat.

7. If the extension is .txt.dat or anything other than .dat, correct it as follows:

• In the C:\flexlm folder, right-click the license file and choose Rename

from the menu.

• Enter the name

License.dat

Your license file has the proper file extension.

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To verify that the software protection key is properly installed

1. Make sure that the software protection key is attached to the base unit’s parallel port (LPT1) and secured with the locking screws. Refer to Attaching the Software Protection Key on page 14.

2. Make sure the port is active as follows:

• In the Windows NT Control Panel, double-click the Devices icon.

• In the Devices dialog box, locate Parallel from the list.

• Verify that the Status is Started.

3. If it is not started, click Startup.

4. Select the Automatic option and click OK.

5. Shut down and restart the computer.

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appendix A

Cabling Diagrams

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Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices

Network

Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices

Standard cabling for digital peripheral devices

System Guide 47

System Guide

Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices

Network

48 System Guide

Standard cabling for analog peripheral devices

Index

Adaptec card, location 7 analog, connecting analog

devices 12 audio

Antex StudioCard location 7 connecting audio devices 13 inputs and outputs 6 installing the Antex driver 26 setting the Antex mixer 28

back panel, overview 7

cables

cabling diagrams 47

cables, additional peripherals 5 cards

backpanel overview 7 functional overview 17

Colorgraphic Evolution 2

connecting 11

Colorgraphic Evolution 2 card

location 7

comp out

connecting analog video monitor 12

connecting

audio devices 13 computer monitors 10 house sync 11 keyboard 9 mouse 9 software protection key 14 to a power source 8 video devices 11 Wacom tablet 9

connections

cabling diagrams 47

dimensions

deskside configuration 2 rackmount configuration 2

disk drive

configuration 19 striped set 19

documentation in your package 3 dongle, see software protection key drivers, installing

Antex 26 Evolution 2 Colorgraphic 24 Integral Flashkey 32 IntelliMouse 32 Intergraph StudioZ 30 Wacom 33

equipment, user-supplied 5

Flashkey, see Integral Flashkey FLEXlm, copying license file to hard

drive 36

genlock, connecting 11 graphics tablet, see Wacom tablet

hardware overview 16 house sync

additional peripherals and cables 5

connecting 11

Integral Flashkey card

connecting 11 installing driver 32 location 7

Intergraph StudioZ card

inputs and outputs 6 installing driver 30 location 7

keyboard, connecting 9

license, FLEXlm

attaching software protection key 36

copying license file to hard drive 36

location

choosing for your system 2 moving the system 14

monitors, connecting

analog video monitor 12 computer monitors 10

digital video monitor 11 mouse, connecting 9 moving the system 14

package contents

hardware 3

reference documentation 5

software and documentation 3 parallel port, attaching software

protection key 14 password, changing 23 pen, see Wacom tablet peripheral devices

connecting 11

inputs and outputs 6

using adapters 6 pipeline cable, connecting 11

remote, connecting a VCR 11

SCSI disk subsystem 19 SDI card, see Intergraph StudioZ

card signal flow 18 site preparation 1

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Index

SOFTIMAGE|DS

installing the software 38 starting the program 15

software protection key (dongle)

comparing to license file 36

connecting to parallel port 14 software, installed on your system 3 starting SOFTIMAGE|DS 15 StudioZ, see Intergraph StudioZ sync source, connecting 11

temperature, operating range 1 troubleshooting

checking the license file 43

FLEXlm license 43

testing the Antex hardware 29

testing the Wacom driver 33

user accounts

changing 23 creating 22

VCR, connecting 11 video

connecting video equipment 11 connections 11 signal inputs and outputs 6

Wacom tablet

configuring 33 connecting 9 installing driver 33

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Microsoft DHA025600 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Site Preparation

Package Contents

Additional Peripherals and Cables

Connecting the Hardware

Back Panel Overview

Connecting to a Power Source

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse and WACOM tablet

Connecting the Computer Monitors

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Attaching the Software Protection Key

Moving the System

Starting SOFTIMAGE|DS

System Hardware Overview

Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS

Signal Flow

SCSI Disk Subsystem

System Specifications

System Administration

Directories Installed on Your System

Managing User Accounts

Rebuilding the System

Installing the Graphics Card Driver

Installing the Audio Driver

Installing the SDI Driver

Installing the Video in a Window Driver

Installing the Mouse Driver

Installing the WACOM Driver

Installing the License File

Installing SOFTIMAGE|DS

Installation Troubleshooting

Cabling Diagrams

Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices

Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices