Caligari Pioneer Readme File


Important Notes
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If you are installing from floppies, Setup may not use all of the disks
depending on your system configuration and options selected for installation.
If you get an error about a missing DLL the first time you try to run the
program, you need to re-start Windows. 


Overview
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Caligari Pioneer (previously Fountain) includes 3D shape creation tools such
as 3D primitives, 2D polygons, face editing, lathing, sweeping and tips as
well as the extrusion of TrueType fonts. You can choose between infinite and
local light sources, and you can paint not only entire objects, but also on
individual faces and vertices.

Existing 3D geometry can be imported via DXF, 3D Studio, Wavefront, LightWave
and Imagine filters. JPG (Jpeg) files can be imported for use as texture maps.
While Caligari Pioneer is primarily an authoring tool, the ability to read
VRML files allows you to take advantage of existing 3D resources on the
Internet and to test VRML-specific features such as levels of detail,
in-lining and hyperlinks.

Caligari Pioneer may only be resold in any form or included as part of other
applications with the written consent of Caligari Corporation.


New in Version 1.1
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    *	Improved VRML compatibility, both in browse mode and VRML output.
    *	Improved stability.
    *	The very latest 3DR from Intel.  Version 2.2.1 of 3DR is much faster
	than previous releases.


Requirements
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The minimum requirements for Caligari Pioneer are a fast 486 with 8MB of RAM
and a math-coprocessor (CPU). To access VRML worlds on the Web, a SLIP/PPP
connection and a 14.4k modem is also required.

Caligari Pioneer will run on Windows 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT. If
you have Windows 3.11, you will need Win32s as well. Some versions of
Caligari Pioneer include this. If Setup does not detect Win32s on your
system, it will offer to install it or inform you that you can get Win32s
from our Web site.

To comfortably navigate through worlds with over a thousand polygons, we
recommend a Pentium with a 64-bit graphics card (preferably with 3D
acceleration). A 28.8k modem or ISDN connection is also recommended for
accessing larger worlds.


Installation Instructions
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Note: When directed to Run a program, such as SETUP.EXE, you may do by
any one of the following methods:

	Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 3.51
	    *	Choose the "Run..." option from the File menu in Program
		Manager. Type the full path to the program. For example:
		"D:\TMP\SETUP.EXE"
	    *	Or, double-click on the name of the file in File Manager.

	Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
	    *	Choose the "Run..." option from the Start menu. Type the
		full path to the program. For example: "D:\TMP\SETUP.EXE"
	    *	Or, double-click on the icon in Explorer or a program
		folder window.

Important Note: If Caligari Pioneer fails to start after Setup, complaining
about missing DLLs, you may need to restart Windows.

WEB Installation
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    1. 	Download the appropriate executable file. (The current name for
	this file is CP11-SI.EXE.) This is a self-extracting, self-
	installing file.
    2. 	Run the file you have downloaded. It will extract the installation
	files and then run the Setup program.
    3. 	Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Caligari Pioneer
	program.
    4. 	After setup, Caligari Pioneer is ready to go!

If you have any problems with the self-installing version, or you want to
download Caligari Pioneer in smaller sections, you can get the individual
disk files from our Web site.

WEB Installation - Individual Disk Files
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    1. 	Download the complete set of numbered executable files. (The
	current names for these files are CP11-1.EXE, CP11-2.EXE, etc.)
	These files are self-extracting.
    2. 	Place all of the files into a directory where you wish to extract
	temporary files into.
    3. 	Run all of the executables you have downloaded (one at a time).
	This will place all of the installation files in the same directory
	as the numbered executables.
    4. 	Run SETUP.EXE from this directory.
    5. 	Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Caligari Pioneer
	program.
    6. 	After setup, Caligari Pioneer is ready to go! You may want to clean
	up the temporary files created in step 3.

Floppy Disk Setup
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    1. 	Place Disk 1 into the appropriate floppy drive.
    2. 	Run SETUP.EXE from this floppy.
    3. 	Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Caligari Pioneer
	program. You will be prompted to insert the next disks when needed.
	Note that setup may skip some disks due to your system configuration
	 and the options you have chosen for installation.
    4. 	After setup, Caligari Pioneer is ready to go!

CD-ROM Setup
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1. 	Place the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. 	Run SETUP.EXE from the CD.
3. 	Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Caligari Pioneer
	program.
4. 	After setup, Caligari Pioneer is ready to go!


Uninstallation Instructions
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If you want to remove Caligari Pioneer from your system, it is easy to do so:

    Windows 3.11 and Windows NT 3.51

	Double-click on the Uninstall icon in the Caligari Pioneer program
	group.

    Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0

	Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel.
	Select Caligari Pioneer in the list, and then click on Remove


Using with Netscape
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While you do not need an HTML browser to access VRML files across the Web,
you will need one to display 2D formats such as HTML. Currently, only
Netscape is supported. Here is how you configure Netscape for recognizing
what to do with VRML files:

    1. 	Select the "Options/Preferences" menu item.
    2. 	Select the "Helper Applications" item in the pulldown.
    3. 	Click the "New Type" button.
    4. 	In the Configure New Mime type dialog enter:
		For Mime Type: x-world
		For Mime Subtype: x-vrml
    5. 	In the "Extensions" field enter: .wrl


Contacting Caligari
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You can check out the latest news about Caligari and Pioneer, and look for
objects, worlds, tips, and updates at our Web site:

	http://www.caligari.com

You can also send questions and comments to:

	sales@caligari.com
	support@caligari.com

And finally, you can call or fax us at:

	(800) 351-7620
	(415) 390-9600
	(415) 390-9755 fax

In all cases, please check your on-line documentation including readme
files and FAQs, you manual, and (if possible) our Web site for answers to
your questions.




