HelpOS2: 



	Orchid ProDesigner II Series drivers are supported directly by 
	IBM OS/2 version 2.0.  See the " Technical Support " section for 
	information on other drivers or our BBS number.  Version 2.1 
	drivers are provided in your OS/2 version 2.1 package.

EndOS2:
								 
HelpTchsupt:


   New ProDesigner IIs Series 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 FAX 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:

/*--------------------More Menu Help----------------------------*/
HelpMore:



    More.... contains information on drivers that are not currently
    included with the ProDesigner IIs Series Diskette, 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:

/*-------------------- Utility Menu Help -----------------------------*/
HelpUtilMain:


  XMODE.EXE    -- Is a program designed to help you select the ProDesigner
		  video modes which are available for your configuration.
		  With XMODE, you can switch your ProDesigner into one of 
		  the many extended high resolution graphics and text 
		  modes. In addition, your ProDesigner supports the 
		  hardware emulation of the video standards: MDA, HGC, CGA 
		  and EGA.

  DYNASCAN.COM -- This program will help you configure you ProDesigner IIs
		  to work better with your monitor by letting you select 
		  the refresh rates your monitor supports, even in the
		  flicker-free, 72Hz modes.

  ORCHDVSA.COM -- Support is provided for the VESA (Video Electronics
		  Standards Association) graphics modes by using the
		  ORCHDVSA.COM driver.  The VESA committee (of which Orchid
		  Technology is a voting member) standardized on these
		  modes to improve the compatibility of various software
		  packages across more hardware platforms.

  XANSI.SYS    -- XANSI.SYS is a device driver that allows you to use the
		  extended text modes of the ProDesigner IIs, allowing
		  25,28,30,44 or 60 lines of text to be displayed on your
		  screen.  XANSI.SYS replaces the ANSI.SYS device driver 
		  that comes with DOS.
  
  SPEED_UP.SYS -- This RAM resident utility copies the ProDesigner IIs
		  BIOS into high speed, system RAM.  It can greatly
		  increase the performance of software programs which
		  call the video BIOS for screen updates.

  FONTS        -- ( XEDIT.COM and XLOAD.COM )
		  XEDIT is a font creation program which will let you
		  customize your own ProDesigner IIs fonts.  XLOAD will
		  load your newly designed fonts.

  8514 Driver  -- ( ORCAI-16.EXE and ORCAI256.EXE )
		  The ProDesigner IIs can emulate the IBM 8514/A in
		  certain software applications by using the 
		  ORCAI-16.EXE or ORCAI256.EXE Programs.

  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\PROIIS             <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.
  
  Note: more information on each of these utilities is available in
	Chapter 2: Utility Software of your ProDesigner IIs manual.

EndUtilMain:

/*------------------------ Utility Finish Menu ---------------------------*/
HelpUtilFin:

  Utility installation is complete. 

EndUtilFin:

/*----------------------- Windows 3.x Help -------------------------------*/
HelpWin:
Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 and 3.1: 
--------------------------------------

The ProDesigner IIs drivers were designed to take advantage of the 
features and RAM supported by your ProDesigner II Series card. The table 
below lists the drivers for the 512 KB and 1024 KB ProDesigner II Series 
memory configurations:

  Resolutions   Color           Memory     Refresh Rates
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
   640 x 480    16 colors       512KB      60Hz, 72Hz
   640 x 480    256 colors      512KB      60Hz, 72Hz
   640 x 480    32,768 colors   1MB        60Hz, 72Hz
   800 x 600    16 colors       512KB      56Hz, 60Hz & 72Hz
   800 x 600    256 colors      512KB      56Hz, 60Hz & 72Hz
   800 x 600    32,768 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

  TURBO DRIVERS
   640 x 480    256 colors      1MB        60Hz, 72Hz
   800 x 600    256 colors      1MB        56Hz, 60Hz & 72Hz
  1024 x 768    256 colors      1MB        43.5(i)Hz, 60Hz & 70Hz

  (i) interlaced mode.
  
Installation:
-------------

  1. Make sure Microsoft Windows is in Standard VGA mode.

  2. Change Directory to your Windows subdirectory (i.e. CD\WINDOWS) 
     and run SETUP.

  3. Select the "PROIIS" or "ProTurbo" video option.

  4. Installation is now complete!

NOTE:   Do not install a Windows driver which does not support your
	ProDesigner II Series memory configuration.  
	
	Please be sure your monitor supports your selected mode.  If 
	you are not sure if your monitor can run these resolutions, 
	we recommend the following actions:

	1. Check the ProDesigner IIs switch settings
	2. Run DYNASCAN.COM (SEE UTILITIES)
	2. Check your monitor manual
	3. Contact your Dealer
  
EndWin:

/*---------------------- Lotus 1-2-3 Help ---------------------------------*/
HelpLotus:

  Lotus 1-2-3 v 2.0 - 2.3 Display Drivers
   
  The following drivers are included:

	SIBM025.DRV = 132 x 25
	SIBM028.DRV = 132 x 28
	SIBM044.DRV = 132 x 44
	SIBM060.DRV = 80 x 60 
	SIBM080.DRV = 80 x 25 
	SIBM0FLY.DRV = Includes all above modes

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 - 2.2)
		 -----------------------------------------
  1. From the \123 directory type INSTALL.

  2. Select "Advanced Options".

  3. Select "Add New Drivers to the Library".  The Install program will
     prompt for the location of the drivers. Insert the ProDesigner IIs
     drivers diskette and enter the drive letter ( A: or B: ).
  
  4. Select "Modify Current Driver Set".

  5. Choose the "Text Display" options.  Once you have made your 
     selections, press the <Esc> key to return to the "Advanced Options" 
     menu.
  
  6. Select "Save Changes" and press <Enter> twice.

  7. Select "Exit Install Program" and select "yes".
  
  Lotus 1-2-3 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 ProDesigner IIs
     drivers diskette and enter the drive letter ( A: or B: ).
    
  4. Select "Modify the Current Driver Set".

  5. Choose the "Text 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:



/*--------------------- AutoCAD 10 Real Mode Help ------------------------*/
HelpACAD10r:

AutoCAD Release 9 and 10 Drivers

Installing Release 9 and 10 Drivers
You may use Autodesk's AutoCAD in the ProDesigner II Series extended
modes by using the driver programs VADI40.EXE and VINST.EXE.

1. Install AutoCAD according to the instructions provided in the AutoCAD 
   documentation.

2. Change to the AutoCAD directory and invoke VINST by typing at your DOS
   prompt:

     VINST   <Enter>
     
- The screen will display:

	"Enter name of driver to be modified [VADI40.EXE]:"

	AutoCAD displays the default selection [VADI40.EXE] in brackets.

	PRESS THE <ENTER> KEY!

- The screen will display:

	"Enter desired Interrupt Vector No [7A]:"

	To select the default interrupt vector 7A

	PRESS THE <ENTER> KEY!

- At this time the AutoCAD Resolution Data menu will display the current 
  resolution and available options, for instance:

	Current resolution is: (1024 x 768 x 16)

	Available resolutions are:
		0:  640 x 350 x 16
		1:  640 x 480 x 16
		2:  800 x 600 x 16
		3:  1024 x 768 x 16
		4:  640 x 350 x 256
		5:  640 x 480 x 256
		6:  800 x 600 x 256
	Enter Desired Resolution (ENTER=current)

- The AutoShade Resolution Data menu will display the current resolutions 
  and available options, for instance:

	Current resolution is:  (1024 x 768 x 16)

	Available resolutions are:
		0:  640 x 350 x 256
		1:  640 x 480 x 256
		2:  800 x 600 x 256
		3:  1024 x 768 x 16
	Enter Desired Resolution (ENTER=current)

Note:  Interrupt vector 7A will work with most hardware and software.  
If there is a conflict, check your hardware and software reference 
manuals to determine which interrupt vector you should be using.

3. Continue through the AutoCAD Configuration Data menu until you return 
   to the configuration menu.

4. To exit VINST press the <Esc> key.

5. To load the AutoCAD driver type:

   VADI40    <Enter>

Your screen should now display the resolution and interrupt vector you 
have selected using VINST.EXE. The ADI driver and the Autoshade Rendering 
driver will now be installed.

5. From the main AutoCAD menu perform the following steps:
  
     Step 1:  Select 5) Configure AutoCAD
     Step 2:  Select 3) Configure video display
     Step 3:  Select 1) ADI display v4.0
 
- The screen will display:

	"Enter desired Interrupt Vector No [7A]"

	To select the default interrupt vector 7A,

	PRESS THE <ENTER> KEY!

Note:  Each time your system is booted up, you must run VADI40 before 
entering AutoCAD.  If you are a frequent user of AutoCAD, you may want 
to add VADI40 to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

The ProDesigner II Series AutoCAD device drivers are now installed.

EndACAD10r:

/*--------AutoCAD 11/12,  AutoShade, & 3D Studio  ---------------------*/
HelpFeatures: 

AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:

The ProDesigner II 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 bit "Band-Free" rendering support.
 -     Text screen emulation window for Release 12.

The following resolutions are supported:
	320x200         256 colors              0.5M/1M
	640x350         256 colors              0.5M/1M
	640x480         16 colors               0.5M/1M
	640x480         256 colors              0.5M/1M
	800x600         16 colors               0.5M/1M
	800x600         256 colors              1M
	1024x768        16 colors               0.5M/1M
	1024x768        256 colors              1M
	640x350         32,768 colors           1M   (Rendering Mode)
	640x480         32,768 colors           1M   (Rendering Mode)
	800X600         32,768 colors           1M   (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 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 is 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, however, 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, then 
this option must be disabled.

EndLayout:

HelpBird:

Birds-Eye View -

Aquila Extra provides you with an advanced Birds-Eye.

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 bird-eye window, double click the right mouse button.

Disable Birds-Eye

To remove the bird-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 gives you an overall view of the 
drawing, showing 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.

This Bird's Eye will work 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 Aquila'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 will toggle the birds-eye 
between static and dynamic zoom modes. When in Dynamic zoom mode, Aquila 
Extra 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. With the Birds-Eye 
unlocked, it is automatically removed from the screen when you leave the 
Birds-Eye or execute a command.

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 the "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 faster than it was when the paging was 
occurring.  This allows you to complete your drawing session in less time.

EndPan: 

HelpCMD:

Custom Menu Design -

The following is an example of how to write a menu of useful functions 
for Aquila 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
[Aquila Extra]
[--]
[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 -

Often times when using the 15 or 16 bit rendering modes, 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.  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 of all the driver local commands, 
and gives a brief description of each. 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:

ProDesigner 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.
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 Release 11 and 12 have a ravenous appetite for memory. In order 
for AutoCAD to run at it's best, you should have a large amount of DRAM 
(Dynamic Random Access Memory) in your system. Both AutoCAD and Aquila 
Extra 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, and 4 MB is barely 
usable. 

For the user who spends less than 2 hours a day using AutoCAD, 8MB is 
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 of 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 file system 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 
AutoCAD to load.

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 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.

	Aquila Extra 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 Aquila 
	has detected an incompatible device. To solve this problem, please 
	buy a graphics device that includes Aquila Extra. 

- 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 Aquila Extra.

	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:

KNOWN BUGS:
-----------

AutoCAD R11
	none


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.


Upgrade Information:

Aquila Plus -

Also available is Aquila Plus, a full featured AutoCAD device driver. 
In addition to the features and performance you have with Aquila Extra, 
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:

	Cornus Incorporated
	P. O. Box 1400
	Kingston, WA 98346

	Phone:  (206) 297-8101
	FAX:    (206) 297-4650

Upgrade from Aquila Extra to Aquila Plus for only $49.00.
List Price $249.00.

Note: On Orchid's BBS is a copy of Aquila Lite for testing and evaluation.

EndBug:

HelpADI42:

AUTODESK ADI 4.2 Protected Mode Driver:

The ProDesigner 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 read and printout sections 
that might be useful for you.

EndADI42:

/*------------------- AutoCAD 11 ------------------------------------*/

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 
    Aquila Extra for ProDesigner IIs 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:

/*------------------ AutoCAD 12 ------------------------------------*/
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 "Aquila Extra for ProDesigner IIs" 
    will display the ProDesigner IIs 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 ProDesigner IIs 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 ProDesigner Driver.  Please pay careful attention to the information 
presented here, since this will affect the performance of ProDesigner 
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:

/*------------------------- Auto Shade ---------------------------*/
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 color modes, you will be asked if you wish to 
    enable "Band-Free" mode which allows the best color quality possible 
    in a 15 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:

/*------------------------ 3D Studio ---------------------------*/
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 color modes, you will be asked if you wish to enable 
    "Band-Free" mode.  This allows the best color quality possible in 15 
    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:


/*------------------ Desktop Publishing Menu Help -------------------------*/
HelpDeskMain:

  The Orchid ProDesigner Video Adapter provides display drivers for
  the following Desktop Publishers:

	Ventura Publisher version 3.0

	Resolution/Colors
	 800 x 600 x  16
	1024 x 768 x  16

	Gem Desktop version 3.0+

	Resolution/Color
	 800 x 600 x  16
	1024 x 768 x  16

EndDeskMain:

/*------------------------ Ventura Driver Help ----------------------------*/  
HelpVentura:

  Ventura Publisher Display Drivers for version 3.0.

  The drivers are:
   
	SD1024.VGA
	SD800.VGA

  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=SD1024.VGA/M=01  
     For 1024x768 resolution OR:
     DRVRMRGR filename %1 /S=SD800.VGA/M=01  
     For 800x600 resolution

  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.).
    
  To activate the changes, please reboot the system.

EndVentura:

/*--------------------- Gem Desktop Driver Help --------------------------*/
HelpGem:

  GEM Desktop Display Drivers for version 3.X.

  The drivers for GEM Desktop are:
   
	SD1024.VGA
	SD800.VGA
   
  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:
   
  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:

/*---------------------- Word Processing Menu Help -----------------------*/
HelpCADMain:

 AutoDesk Driver Support for:

	AutoCAD Release 11 (Protected Mode ADI 4.2)
	AutoCAD Release 12 (Protected Mode ADI 4.2)
	AutoDesk's 3D Studio version 1.0 & 2.0 (PADI 4.2)
	AutoDesk's AutoShade version 2.1 (PADI 4.2)
	AutoCAD Release 9 & 10 (Real Mode ADI 4.0)

 On-Screen ADI Manual:

	ADI 4.2 Features and Commands Help Menu (Reading Recommended) 
	
EndCADMain:

/*------------------------- Word Perfect Help ----------------------------*/
HelpWP:

 WordPerfect
  
 The ProDesigner IIs drivers for WordPerfect 5.1 are
   
		WP51.VRS   
		W50-1024.WPD
		W50-800.WPD

 Installing WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1:

 From within WordPerfect, take the following steps to choose the
 resolution desired:

 1.  From the document screen displayed after entering WordPerfect,
     press SHIFT-F1 to get to the Setup menu.

 2.  Version 5.0: From the Setup menu, choose option 3.
     
     Version 5.1: From the Setup menu, choose option 2.

 3.  Version 5.0:       From the Get Setup: Display menu, choose option 5.
     
     Version 5.1:       From the Get Setup: Display menu, choose option 2
			for Graphics modes or option 3 for Text modes.

 4.  From the Setup Graphics Screen Type  menu, choose the Orchid
     VGA Adapter.

 5.  Exit from the menus and begin using WordPerfect.

 These drivers are used only in the WordPerfect PREVIEW mode. Press 
 SHIFT-F7 in WordPerfect, then choose option 6 for Preview Document.  
 WordPerfect Driver Installation is now complete.

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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, two floppy drives, two serial ports, one parallel
port, and a game port.

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.

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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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