Page 3 - System Guide; Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE
System Guide System Guide Intergraph StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE ® |DS Install_ch1.book : InstallCoverPage.fm Page i Tuesday, December 16, 1997 5:57 PM
Page 4 - Warranties and Liabilities
ii System Guide 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...
Page 5 - Restricted Rights Legend
System Guide iii this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties. Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the rights in tec...
Page 7 - Contents; Cabling Diagrams
System Guide v Contents Contents Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Additional Peripherals and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - Site Preparation; Site Requirements; Note
Site Preparation System Guide 1 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...
Page 10 - Choosing a Location for Your System; workstation or in a separate equipment room.; Hardware Component
2 System Guide System Guide The following table lists the dimensions of the major hardware components: 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 inc...
Page 11 - Package Contents; Hardware; Your system contains the following hardware:; Software and Documentation; Device
Site Preparation System Guide 3 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...
Page 12 - Document
4 System Guide System Guide 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: • Windows NT ® 4.0 Workstation and Windows NT 4.0 Se...
Page 13 - Reference Documentation; • Digital Multi-Scan Color Display Operating Instructions.
Site Preparation System Guide 5 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...
Page 14 - Inputs and Outputs; The following table describes the system inputs and outputs:; Description
6 System Guide System Guide Inputs and Outputs The following table describes the system inputs and outputs: 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 Stu...
Page 15 - Connecting the Hardware; Back Panel Overview; Slot
Connecting the Hardware System Guide 7 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 o...
Page 16 - Video in a Window Card; • Turn the power switch off on all the devices.
8 System Guide System Guide 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 con...
Page 17 - To connect the workstation to a power source
Connecting the Hardware System Guide 9 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 requirem...
Page 19 - Video Connections; To connect a system with digital devices
Connecting the Hardware System Guide 11 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 ...
Page 21 - Audio Connections; To connect audio cables; card and tighten the locking screws.
Connecting the Hardware System Guide 13 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 uppe...
Page 22 - This licensing scheme is managed by the FLEXlm; Moving the System; To move the system
14 System Guide System Guide 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 ...
Page 23 - Starting SOFTIMAGE|DS; To start SOFTIMAGE|DS; Start; The Project dialog box is displayed.; New Project; The New Project dialog box is displayed.; Project Name; The SOFTIMAGE|DS Editing Layout is displayed by default.; Tip
Starting SOFTIMAGE|DS System Guide 15 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 passw...
Page 24 - System Hardware Overview; Intergraph StudioZ
16 System Guide System Guide 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 o...
Page 25 - Intergraph StudioZ SDI and Associated cards
System Hardware Overview System Guide 17 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). Th...
Page 26 - Signal Flow; Capture; • The video output of the VCR goes to the Intergraph StudioZ card.; Record; • The audio stored on disk goes to the Antex card, and then goes to the
18 System Guide System Guide 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...
Page 27 - SCSI Disk Subsystem; Drive
System Hardware Overview System Guide 19 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 availabl...
Page 28 - System Administration; The SOFTIMAGE|DS Directory; Directory
20 System Guide System Guide 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. Mana...
Page 29 - The DS Projects Directory; The system folder contains the following information:; The Presets Directory
System Administration System Guide 21 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 lo...
Page 30 - How SOFTIMAGE|DS Uses User Accounts
22 System Guide System 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 ...
Page 31 - To create a user account
System Administration System Guide 23 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 yo...
Page 32 - Rebuilding the System; To install the graphics card driver
24 System Guide System Guide 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 conf...
Page 33 - To adjust the display settings; Settings
Rebuilding the System System Guide 25 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 ...
Page 34 - Yes; To remove the Antex driver; Multimedia
26 System Guide System Guide 5. When the test is complete, click Yes . 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. Install...
Page 35 - To install the Antex driver; Accept the default path; To set the multimedia properties; tab and set the properties as follows:
Rebuilding the System System Guide 27 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 Continu...
Page 37 - and save the Mixer file as DS Mixer.; Testing the Antex Hardware; To run the Antex demo; In the Multimedia Properties dialog box, select the
Rebuilding the System System Guide 29 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 ...
Page 39 - In the Properties dialog box, click the; The configuration dialog is displayed.; Genlock; option
Rebuilding the System System Guide 31 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 di...
Page 41 - Return to; To install the WACOM driver
Rebuilding the System System Guide 33 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. • I...
Page 42 - WACOM Tablet; The WACOM tablet driver is displayed.; If you want to adjust the pen switch functions, click the; Pen; adjust the settings in the Pen setup box.; Tip Pressure; icon and adjust the settings in the Tip Pressure setup box.
34 System Guide System Guide To configure the WACOM driver 1. In the Windows NT control panel, double-click the WACOM Tablet 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 se...
Page 43 - If you want to specify the screen-tablet relationship click the; Scaling; and adjust the settings in the Scaling setup box.
Rebuilding the System System Guide 35 5. If you want to specify the screen-tablet relationship click the Scaling icon, and adjust the settings in the Scaling setup box. For more information on customizing your WACOM graphic tools, refer to the WACOM documentation. Adjust amount of pressure needed to...
Page 44 - The Software Protection Key; To make sure the port is active; The License File
36 System Guide System Guide 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 Sof...
Page 45 - To copy the license file to your computer’s hard drive; Open With
Rebuilding the System System Guide 37 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 ...
Page 46 - Preparing the Windows NT Desktop for SOFTIMAGE|DS; To set up the Windows NT task bar
38 System Guide System Guide 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 adva...
Page 47 - Removing SOFTIMAGE|DS; To remove SOFTIMAGE|DS; From your Windows NT desktop choose; Component
Rebuilding the System System Guide 39 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, cl...
Page 48 - DSSetup
40 System Guide System Guide 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 b...
Page 49 - Complete Install
Rebuilding the System System Guide 41 • 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 re...
Page 50 - Adding or Removing Software Components; To add or remove selected components; The SOFTIMAGE|DS Setup dialog box is displayed.; Continue; To reinstall SOFTIMAGE|DS
42 System Guide System Guide 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 componen...
Page 51 - Installation Troubleshooting; To verify the file extension of the license file
Installation Troubleshooting System Guide 43 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 ...
Page 53 - a p p e n d i x
System Guide 45 a p p e n d i x A Cabling Diagrams Install_ch1.book : cabling_diag.fm Page 45 Tuesday, December 16, 1997 5:57 PM
Page 55 - Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices
Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices System Guide 47 Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices Standard cabling for digital peripheral devices Network Install_ch1.book : cabling_diag.fm Page 47 Tuesday, December 16, 1997 5:57 PM
Page 56 - Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices; Standard cabling for analog peripheral devices
48 System Guide System Guide Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices Standard cabling for analog peripheral devices Network Install_ch1.book : cabling_diag.fm Page 48 Tuesday, December 16, 1997 5:57 PM
Page 57 - Index
System Guide 49 Index Index A 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 B back panel, overview 7 C cables cabling diagrams 47 cables, addit...
