Havaing Hard Time Using C6 - Polyloop

isdnmodem · 30th August 2007, 06:00

Hello,

Just downloaded the C6, having hard time using it. If I load any previous saved files. C6's menu just become useless, I can click them but nothing happens.

I know I can talk at Daz, but I belong here

I am on a older G5.

on the side note: its awfully quite here about c6 release..

rickei · 30th August 2007, 06:14

I thought it was quiet too...I wonder if everyone else knows something we don't.

I have been playing with it all day and have not have any "problems". I'm on a G5 PowerPC.

Patrick210 · 30th August 2007, 06:17

Did you have any plugins before? Did you use TransPoser before?

isdnmodem · 30th August 2007, 06:20

Patrick,

No these are pure Carrara files. Also If I import a big 3DS file. C6 becomes almost non responsive. While C5 has no problem handling the same file.

But on the plus side, the Hair module is just so much fun and easy to use.

Couerl · 30th August 2007, 06:54

I've found for 3ds files and dxf etc,.. Import, immediately export as .obj and import again as vertex and you're in better shape. It's a nightmare trying to convert lots of imported dxf and 3ds primitives into vertex models unless you do it this way. The result is a better handling scene and easier to texture/shade etc..

Couerl · 30th August 2007, 06:55

There's too much entertainment going on at Daz right now and that's why it's quiet here.

tonytrout · 30th August 2007, 09:49

So it is out? How are the new toys, a full report is required

... oops I see there is more info on another thread

Thomas · 30th August 2007, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickei

I thought it was quiet too...I wonder if everyone else knows something we don't.

I have been playing with it all day and have not have any "problems". I'm on a G5 PowerPC.

I think a lot of Polyloop users already switched to other packages, or are waiting to see more about buying / upgrading to C6.

I will ask Charles or Arnaud if I can have a NFR to do a quick review (well, if they agree..

Grendel · 30th August 2007, 15:04

I picked up the upgrade, still had time on my PC from my Modo purchase. Most of the new features don't affect my workflow(no content, landscapes, or modeling in Carrara) so I'm still playing with it.

Nate Owens · 30th August 2007, 20:28

Checking my records, I bought Carrara 5 pro as an upgrade from 4 pro on February 3, 2006, through Eovia. (It was a download)

Other than reading here (haven't gone to Daz forum yet) about youse guys actually having and using C6, I haven't heard squat about any upgrade availablity. Nothing at all on the DAZ site other than an offer to buy what I already have (C5).

So... what is the secret to getting C6?

Am I a nonentity 'cause I didn't buy it at DAZ (at the time I bought it, I'm pretty sure that Daz didn't have Carrara). I've had this program since the earliest days when it was RayDream, and suffered through the MetaCreations and other fiascos waiting until it stabilized and then went at it again.

Now, I'm beginning to feel seriously abused.

I may even have to throw a tantrum and go out and eat worms!

Maybe I'm overlooking the obvious????
A publisher I work with is waiting to hear about this as well... I have told them how hot this one will be.

I even joined the platinum puppy club so they wouldn't forget me... my membership is still active, and I wear my secret magic ring most of the time.

Whereizzit?

KevinSp · 30th August 2007, 20:33

Nate, I would think you would just use the upgrade from c5 to c6. My account at daz actually has on record when I bought C3 & amapi from eovia. If anything they may ask you for your C5 key.

Damn, I lost my secret magic ring

Nate Owens · 30th August 2007, 20:55

Yep, I found it.
Sorry, but I thought they would at least have a mention of C6 being available on the front of their site, send an email to previous buyers, or make some announcement.

So much for their marketing (they do good on the content marketing).

It's been in the 100 degree (F) range here lately, and this morning our air conditioner went on the fritz, so after I find out how much that's going to cost, I'll do the upgrade. There is an order to everything.

jonnyray · 30th August 2007, 23:52

I think DAZ was afraid of the load on their servers (at least that's the story they're sticking to); so they've been phasing the product into their catalog.

At first was only available for people who bought during the "Buy C5 get C6 free" promotion. Now they're offering the upgrade and standalone Pro versions.

Next will come the upgrade Standard product and then the full C6 Standard.

I expect that they're waiting for the marketing blitz until all the products are available in the store.

mayito7777 · 31st August 2007, 00:01

Well I was one of those who bought the C5 waiting to get C6 free and this is the answer I got from DAZ

"You will receive your Carrara 6 in the order that you purchased Carrara 5."

30th August 2007, 06:00	#1 (permalink)
isdnmodem Extrusion Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 184	Havaing Hard Time Using C6 Hello, Just downloaded the C6, having hard time using it. If I load any previous saved files. C6's menu just become useless, I can click them but nothing happens. I know I can talk at Daz, but I belong here I am on a older G5. on the side note: its awfully quite here about c6 release..

30th August 2007, 20:28	#10 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	A mystery... or what??? Checking my records, I bought Carrara 5 pro as an upgrade from 4 pro on February 3, 2006, through Eovia. (It was a download) Other than reading here (haven't gone to Daz forum yet) about youse guys actually having and using C6, I haven't heard squat about any upgrade availablity. Nothing at all on the DAZ site other than an offer to buy what I already have (C5). So... what is the secret to getting C6? Am I a nonentity 'cause I didn't buy it at DAZ (at the time I bought it, I'm pretty sure that Daz didn't have Carrara). I've had this program since the earliest days when it was RayDream, and suffered through the MetaCreations and other fiascos waiting until it stabilized and then went at it again. Now, I'm beginning to feel seriously abused. I may even have to throw a tantrum and go out and eat worms! Maybe I'm overlooking the obvious???? A publisher I work with is waiting to hear about this as well... I have told them how hot this one will be. I even joined the platinum puppy club so they wouldn't forget me... my membership is still active, and I wear my secret magic ring most of the time. *Whereizzit?* __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

30th August 2007, 20:33	#11 (permalink)
KevinSp Spline Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 47	Nate, I would think you would just use the upgrade from c5 to c6. My account at daz actually has on record when I bought C3 & amapi from eovia. If anything they may ask you for your C5 key. Damn, I lost my secret magic ring __________________ AMD Athlon 64 x2 2.2ghz, 2gb ddr2, 7600GTS 256ddr3 C6pro - Hexagon 2.2 - Amapi 6.1

30th August 2007, 20:55	#12 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	Yep, I found it. Sorry, but I thought they would at least have a mention of C6 being available on the front of their site, send an email to previous buyers, or make some announcement. So much for their marketing (they do good on the content marketing). It's been in the 100 degree (F) range here lately, and this morning our air conditioner went on the fritz, so after I find out how much that's going to cost, I'll do the upgrade. There is an order to everything. __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

30th August 2007, 23:52	#13 (permalink)
jonnyray Vertex Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 12	I think DAZ was afraid of the load on their servers (at least that's the story they're sticking to); so they've been phasing the product into their catalog. At first was only available for people who bought during the "Buy C5 get C6 free" promotion. Now they're offering the upgrade and standalone Pro versions. Next will come the upgrade Standard product and then the full C6 Standard. I expect that they're waiting for the marketing blitz until all the products are available in the store. __________________ Everything is possible if we lose our minds to it.

30th August 2007, 06:14	#2 (permalink)
rickei Respect the Dawg! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA - Conway, South Carolina Posts: 791	I thought it was quiet too...I wonder if everyone else knows something we don't. I have been playing with it all day and have not have any "problems". I'm on a G5 PowerPC.

30th August 2007, 06:17	#3 (permalink)
Patrick210 Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 549	Did you have any plugins before? Did you use TransPoser before?

30th August 2007, 06:20	#4 (permalink)
isdnmodem Extrusion Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 184	Patrick, No these are pure Carrara files. Also If I import a big 3DS file. C6 becomes almost non responsive. While C5 has no problem handling the same file. But on the plus side, the Hair module is just so much fun and easy to use.

30th August 2007, 06:54	#5 (permalink)
Couerl Polygurbs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 1,301	I've found for 3ds files and dxf etc,.. Import, immediately export as .obj and import again as vertex and you're in better shape. It's a nightmare trying to convert lots of imported dxf and 3ds primitives into vertex models unless you do it this way. The result is a better handling scene and easier to texture/shade etc..

30th August 2007, 06:55	#6 (permalink)
Couerl Polygurbs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 1,301	There's too much entertainment going on at Daz right now and that's why it's quiet here.

30th August 2007, 09:49	#7 (permalink)
tonytrout Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aotearoa Land of the long white cloud. Posts: 581	So it is out? How are the new toys, a full report is required ... oops I see there is more info on another thread

30th August 2007, 15:04	#9 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,262	I picked up the upgrade, still had time on my PC from my Modo purchase. Most of the new features don't affect my workflow(no content, landscapes, or modeling in Carrara) so I'm still playing with it.

31st August 2007, 00:01	#14 (permalink)
mayito7777 Hexagoner Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 750	Well I was one of those who bought the C5 waiting to get C6 free and this is the answer I got from DAZ "You will receive your Carrara 6 in the order that you purchased Carrara 5." __________________ Seek and ye shall find. JESUS Hexagon 2\|Carrara 6 Pro\|Photoshop CS2\| Painter X http://richchurchtoday.blogspot.com/

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