Should a Cinema4D serial be posted or released to aminet

[JaXanim]

In the subsequent issue of CUAmiga, they published a 'phone number for anyone to get the required serial numbers. I say numbers because there was also one required for the Magic Link software which accompanied the C4D programme.

The serial numbers were quoted quite freely, without them (Maxon, or their agent) requiring any proof of purchase of CUA, etc. While this service lasted, literally anybody could call and get the codes. I had the impression they (Maxon, or their agent) were simply fed up with the endless calls and would be glad to see the back of it.

In any event, CUA's C4D installer was flawed and many people couldn't get the programme to run, even if they had the codes. Shortly thereafter, however, CUA was history and all subsequent discussion took place through Amiga Format.

Whether AF actually discussed the codes I can't recall. I know some people regarded any subsequent publication of the numbers to be wrong, tho' I personally don't see a valid argument in that. Maxon (or their agent) were only too pleased to get CUA readers (and anyone else for that matter) off their back by releasing the numbers willy-nilly.

Anyway, AF did publish a solution via a CoverDisk. Presumably AF were fully aware of the CUA/C4D situation and duly decided there was no harm to Maxon (or their agent) in assisting CUA purchasers in getting it working. So, if you root around in AFCD35, all your questions are answered.

Cheers,

JaX

[JaXanim]

@bhoggett

Yes, on checking it out, you are correct. The C4D disk was the last one. I can only assume that AF actually published the 'phone number for people to call. (Or was there a third magazine published at that time..??)

In any event, I certainly called Maxon (or their agent) and was given the codes, without any question regarding the purchase of the CUA magazine.

I have assumed it was through AF that all subsequent discussion took place, tho' I could be wrong.

Cheers,  

JaX

[JaXanim]

@browny,

Didn't you buy Amiga Format then?

Cheers,

JaX

[JaXanim]

@Vincent,

I can assure you the answer to everyone's problem was published on AFCD35.

Look in -ReaderStuff-

Cheers,

Jax

[JaXanim]

@tony23

CU List Archive - search for Message 17464

Cheers,

JaX

[JaXanim]

@Vincent

It's integrated within the Installer. You need the CoverDisk and this Installer to complete the task.

As it expains in the ReadMe, have pen and paper at the ready.

Cheers,

JaX

[JaXanim]

@Varthall

I couldn't get into C4D at all, even tho I purchased the full kit. Way too many icons for my liking. I was already using LightWave and of course, nothing on the Amiga compares.

In fact I got into LW so much that I wrote a beginner's guide (WaveGuide). Anyone interested in this should pop along to my site:

http://waveguide.v21hosting.co.uk

There's all the lowdown on LightWave and it's capabilities as well as some renders and lots of Downloads (like Waving Flag avatars).

Cheers,

JaXanim

[JaXanim]

@All

All the wrinkles have been smoothed.
All the irritation has been soothed.
I guess this thread should now be closed.
Goodnight everyone, Goodnight.

JaX