Hexagon 1.21 and Carrara 5.0.2 updates available - Page 2 - Polyloop

fehnman · 24th December 2005, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by aether

This is all just too weird. I had no problem upgrading to Hexagon 1.21 (on a G5-2x1.8 GHz /OSX 10.4.3). But I've been unable to install the Carrara 5.02 Pro upgrade.

The C5.02 installer says it's installing/upgrading in a "Carrara Pro.app" folder (which doesn't exist) but it won't let me select any other folder, like my Carrara 5 Pro folder in my Applications folder. (Does it matter what version of Stuffit I'm using?)

If you've reinstalled, and thrown away preferences, etc., on OS X, just a reminder to update your permissions. I hope this all gets resolved soon.

Could it be that the updater is trying to update your Carrara 4 application? IIRC, the type of installer eovia is using for C5 is offering a "select..." button in the lower left, and will then present all installed products it can find on your harddrive.

Dunno if that helps, but it could be a pointer, he.

Merry christmas, by the way...

aether · 26th December 2005, 03:39

Thanks so much for the suggestion; I tried relocating and renaming my C4 folder, but that still didn't seem to work. Eventually, I re-installed C5Pro (Plug-Ins et al) and I downloaded the upgrade yet again – then it just worked fine (maybe my installer was damaged somehow [that's why I was asking about Stuffit]). Thanks all the same.
I hope you enjoyed your holiday and all the very best to everyone for the new year!

Thomas · 27th December 2005, 12:22

For those of you who add a problem with the installation for Hexagon 1.21 update, please, download the patch again on Eovia.com.
We found an error on the installer who affects all users who bought Hexagon 1.2 and which not updated from 1.0 (or 1.01)

Sorry for this problem!

thhulme · 27th December 2005, 17:40

Got the download for Hex again after email this morning noted the installer has been repaired.

Update worked perfectly!

Corndog · 30th December 2005, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by aether

That's great news, the upgrade does address some issues I'd been experiencing.
Also, a quick note (especially to new Carrara users), training for Carrara 5 is now available on lynda.com (trainer: Jack Whitney)

I was a Swift 3D user. I have Lynda .com full subscription and watched the tutes on Carrara 5 and thats what made me buy it... They are good tutes IMO really learned a lot for being brand new to Carrara..

JuST · 31st December 2005, 13:34

I was able to download yesterday too. So I guess they have repaired the download somehow.

Muldowney9 · 11th January 2006, 15:50

Hi all

I am having a similar problem with the Carrara Pro 5 2.01 update. I get a message saying that Carrara 5 Pro is not installed but I have been using it for a while now.

I have contacted Eovia but have not heard back as yet.

Billy

aether · 11th January 2006, 18:03

Be sure you downloaded the OSX Pro version of the upgrade (I know that sounds rediculous but, I was pretty sure I downloded the pro version, but in frustration I downloaded it again and the second time the decompressed file was named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate" and it worked just fine). Also check to make sure you didn't change the name of your Carrara 5 Pro folder.

aether · 11th January 2006, 18:27

Greetings,
I believe the latest update is 5.02 (and not 5 2.01). Make sure the updater is named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate". The first time I downloaded the upgrade from the "Pro" link, the name didn't contain "pro" (Carrara 5.0.2 Updater) and I experienced a lot of frustration … I know it's weird. If your udater is named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate", and you're still experiencing difficulty you could try: (i)Making sure you didn't rename your Carrara 5 Pro Folder in the Applications folder (ii)Throwing away your Carrara Pro Preferences (iii) Remember to repair you permissions (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility …). I do believe the real problem was getting the correct installer though. Hope this helps …

Muldowney9 · 11th January 2006, 19:02

Thanks a lot for your reply.

I will try what you suggested when I get home.

Muldowney9 · 11th January 2006, 22:38

Hi aether

Thanks again for your help. Eovia support got back to me really quickly as well with pretty much what you suggested. However I went for a fresh install from scratch and everything then worked a treat. Funnily enough the program seems to now run smoother when loading Poser scenes so maybe the original install was a bit ropey !

Cheers.

aether · 11th January 2006, 22:45

Glad you're up and running. I went for a fresh install a well … Happy modeling : )

aether · 11th January 2006, 22:46

Glad you're up and running. I went for a fresh install as well … Happy modeling : )

rtuttle@wabash.net · 22nd January 2006, 06:49

Thanks for all you e-mails! The last one you stated that you understood that there is TRAINING aids coming out for HEXAGON.

I will be upgrading my ISP from DILA UP to DSL within the week so I may learn from training aids from online training companies. I am interested n Buying a YEAR from either WWW.LYNDA.COM or WWW.VTC.COM as for the price of buying 3 stand alone titles I could access to ALL they have for say $250 per year!

I am leaning twards LYNDA because they have CARRARA 5 PRO, but would like to join a COMPANY that is going ot have HEXAGON as well!

Do you know of any training aids being made for HEXAGON?

Rich Tuttle

ALso do you have any opinition about MOJO PRO

aether · 22nd January 2006, 08:58

Unfortunately, I am unaware of any training for Hexagon apart from eovia.com and eovia3d.net. I really enjoy using Hexagon, and some additional training would be great but I don't think Hexagon has been around long enough for VTC or lynda.com to embark on a training title for it yet (I really wish I'm wrong but …).

Carrara has been out for quite some time now and VTC provided training for earlier versions; Carrara 5 was the first version to be offered by lynda.com

If you just want to learn Carrara, you only need to subscribe for one month perhaps; if however you want to learn multiple applications, I would highly recommend a one year subscription (I considered it money very well spent).

You also mentioned Mojo — even though it's been out for a few years now, it is not a very widely used program (but it does have a bit of a learning curve). Perhaps you could try writing lynda.com and/or VTC.com and suggest that they do a course on it.

Good Luck in your quest …

Thomas · 22nd January 2006, 13:26

I'm aware of two DVD projects (but not for downloads) about Hexagon.
One from Stuart (a member of this forum) and the other from... me...
But it will be released first in french, and after, in english.

rtuttle@wabash.net · 22nd January 2006, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by thhulme

Only using AVG Antivirus

Sorry to hear about your update problem! I noticed you have some VIRUS software running! I myself am running MAC OS 10.3.9, and it is solid!

Why are you even running Virus software. I have been a hardcore mac user since the MAC 2 and am closely affiliated with alot of IT guys and gals. I have never had or ever heard of BUGS affecting the mac, except for a BUG That attacked art PICT files about 20 yeasr ago.

I to have BUG,VIRUS, WORM, SPYWAR, and OTHER critter hunters and don't have running on my G-4s but run them of their disks once in a while and have never once found a thing! ithink VIRUS software for MAC 10 and above are more trouble than help

That having been said it sounds like something is running in the background during the install, Like a bug hunter!

But I am not a IT guy! I would like to hear from other MAC folks of they have ever found or been effected by and BUGS!

Also since I have been running MAC 10 and above I have never had any Sysytem PROBLEMS! I am a hardcore fan of DISK WARRIOR as well as TECKTOOLS PRO from my experience with Earlier OSs, and as habit run them once in a while and they do pick up minor problems such as Modification dates and such!

May want to contact EOVIA they are champions with tech problems!
Good luck

Rich Tuttle

rtuttle@wabash.net · 22nd January 2006, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by aether

That's great news, the upgrade does address some issues I'd been experiencing.
Also, a quick note (especially to new Carrara users), training for Carrara 5 is now available on lynda.com (trainer: Jack Whitney)

YES Thank gawd! Now if we can only get LYNDA or VTC to do HEXAGON!

I was using LIGHTWAVE 7.5 Running under MAC OS 9.2 for my more complicated modeling such as car bodies or ATV bodies.

I bought HEXAGON and can't make heads or tails about it. Sounds like I'll have to go get the LIGHTWAVE upgrade to LW8, and install it under OS 10.3.9 to get going. AND I HATE LW................

Just because LYNDA has offered C5 Training I have desided to go from DIALUP to DSL and join a YEAR membership to LYNDA and save a few bucks! heck its only $250 and 3 single training issues would be more than that! IF I COULD ONLY FIGURE OUT HOW TO SAVE OR DOWNLOAD the videos you can watch?

Now with my luck soon as I get signed on to LYNDA VYC will offer HEXAGON!

A couple of weeks ago I did see HEXAGON under the WISH LIST area on VTC, now it isn't there any longer! It didnt move up to IN DEVELOPEMENT it just wasnt there any longer.

HUMMMMMMMMMMM!

Also one great thing you can do in LW7.5 was create SINGLE PIONTS then select them and tell LW to make a POLY! How can one MAKE a SINGLE point in HEXAGON?

rtuttle@wabash.net · 22nd January 2006, 16:14

Can anyone help me here! I have been using Carrara since in was RAY DREAM and have always been disapointed with the results of say a DOGFIGHT animation as germane to the GLOBAL look of the WORLD, terrain, sky, ground ECT. I have just gotten CARRAR 5 PRO and have not had time to try it out in that area, but read about MOJO . Does anyone have any experience with MOJO.

What I am looking for is a REALISTIC looking world PLANES would fly around in.

ANY HELP

aether · 22nd January 2006, 19:35

I've been using Mac OS for the past 10 years and I agree, apart from one or two little nuisance viruses, it's been pretty safe – I've never installed Anti-virus software on any of my machines. With OSX I've had (on average) 8-15 applications running simultaneously, continuously for weeks at a time with no problem, an no security issues – it's a pretty amazing OS. [From what I've learned from my IT friends – Disk Warrior and Drive Genius are all you'll need for routine diagostics/maintenance.]

I also own a PC and have been using Windows 2000 Pro and XP for the last 4 years or so, and there's just no comparison when using graphics software – The Mac Rules (when using the same apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) on the different platforms). I only use the PC for 3D Studio Max and Fractal programs for which there are no Mac versions. If you're a programmer that's a different story (although I did enjoy using Java on the Mac.)

If you're curious, check out Symantec's web site:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/global/index.html
... and click on "View all virus threats."

Here you'll get a listing of current viruses, and the affected operating systems. Almost every one of them affects Windows (a few affect Linux and Unix ) but I have not seen any that affect MAC OSX [knock on wood]. Hmmm … maybe I should get into Mac sales : )

27th December 2005, 12:22	#23 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	For those of you who add a problem with the installation for Hexagon 1.21 update, please, download the patch again on Eovia.com. We found an error on the installer who affects all users who bought Hexagon 1.2 and which not updated from 1.0 (or 1.01) Sorry for this problem! __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

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Muldowney9 Vertex Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	'Carrara Pro 5 not installed on this Computer' Hi all I am having a similar problem with the Carrara Pro 5 2.01 update. I get a message saying that Carrara 5 Pro is not installed but I have been using it for a while now. I have contacted Eovia but have not heard back as yet. Billy

22nd January 2006, 06:49	#34 (permalink)
rtuttle@wabash.net Vertex Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7	Training Thanks for all you e-mails! The last one you stated that you understood that there is TRAINING aids coming out for HEXAGON. I will be upgrading my ISP from DILA UP to DSL within the week so I may learn from training aids from online training companies. I am interested n Buying a YEAR from either WWW.LYNDA.COM or WWW.VTC.COM as for the price of buying 3 stand alone titles I could access to ALL they have for say $250 per year! I am leaning twards LYNDA because they have CARRARA 5 PRO, but would like to join a COMPANY that is going ot have HEXAGON as well! Do you know of any training aids being made for HEXAGON? Rich Tuttle ALso do you have any opinition about MOJO PRO

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Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	I'm aware of two DVD projects (but not for downloads) about Hexagon. One from Stuart (a member of this forum) and the other from... me... But it will be released first in french, and after, in english. __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

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26th December 2005, 03:39	#22 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Thanks so much for the suggestion; I tried relocating and renaming my C4 folder, but that still didn't seem to work. Eventually, I re-installed C5Pro (Plug-Ins et al) and I downloaded the upgrade yet again – then it just worked fine (maybe my installer was damaged somehow [that's why I was asking about Stuffit]). Thanks all the same. I hope you enjoyed your holiday and all the very best to everyone for the new year!

27th December 2005, 17:40	#24 (permalink)
thhulme Vertex Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22	Got the download for Hex again after email this morning noted the installer has been repaired. Update worked perfectly!

31st December 2005, 13:34	#26 (permalink)
JuST Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Braunschweig, Germany Posts: 500	I was able to download yesterday too. So I guess they have repaired the download somehow.

11th January 2006, 18:03	#28 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Be sure you downloaded the OSX Pro version of the upgrade (I know that sounds rediculous but, I was pretty sure I downloded the pro version, but in frustration I downloaded it again and the second time the decompressed file was named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate" and it worked just fine). Also check to make sure you didn't change the name of your Carrara 5 Pro folder.

11th January 2006, 18:27	#29 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Greetings, I believe the latest update is 5.02 (and not 5 2.01). Make sure the updater is named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate". The first time I downloaded the upgrade from the "Pro" link, the name didn't contain "pro" (Carrara 5.0.2 Updater) and I experienced a lot of frustration … I know it's weird. If your udater is named "Carrara502ProOsxUpdate", and you're still experiencing difficulty you could try: (i)Making sure you didn't rename your Carrara 5 Pro Folder in the Applications folder (ii)Throwing away your Carrara Pro Preferences (iii) Remember to repair you permissions (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility …). I do believe the real problem was getting the correct installer though. Hope this helps …

11th January 2006, 19:02	#30 (permalink)
Muldowney9 Vertex Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Thanks a lot for your reply. I will try what you suggested when I get home.

11th January 2006, 22:38	#31 (permalink)
Muldowney9 Vertex Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Hi aether Thanks again for your help. Eovia support got back to me really quickly as well with pretty much what you suggested. However I went for a fresh install from scratch and everything then worked a treat. Funnily enough the program seems to now run smoother when loading Poser scenes so maybe the original install was a bit ropey ! Cheers.

11th January 2006, 22:45	#32 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Glad you're up and running. I went for a fresh install a well … Happy modeling : )

11th January 2006, 22:46	#33 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Glad you're up and running. I went for a fresh install as well … Happy modeling : )

22nd January 2006, 08:58	#35 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	Unfortunately, I am unaware of any training for Hexagon apart from eovia.com and eovia3d.net. I really enjoy using Hexagon, and some additional training would be great but I don't think Hexagon has been around long enough for VTC or lynda.com to embark on a training title for it yet (I really wish I'm wrong but …). Carrara has been out for quite some time now and VTC provided training for earlier versions; Carrara 5 was the first version to be offered by lynda.com If you just want to learn Carrara, you only need to subscribe for one month perhaps; if however you want to learn multiple applications, I would highly recommend a one year subscription (I considered it money very well spent). You also mentioned Mojo — even though it's been out for a few years now, it is not a very widely used program (but it does have a bit of a learning curve). Perhaps you could try writing lynda.com and/or VTC.com and suggest that they do a course on it. Good Luck in your quest …

22nd January 2006, 16:14	#39 (permalink)
rtuttle@wabash.net Vertex Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7	Can anyone help me here! I have been using Carrara since in was RAY DREAM and have always been disapointed with the results of say a DOGFIGHT animation as germane to the GLOBAL look of the WORLD, terrain, sky, ground ECT. I have just gotten CARRAR 5 PRO and have not had time to try it out in that area, but read about MOJO . Does anyone have any experience with MOJO. What I am looking for is a REALISTIC looking world PLANES would fly around in. ANY HELP

22nd January 2006, 19:35	#40 (permalink)
aether plasmatic vortex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 23	I've been using Mac OS for the past 10 years and I agree, apart from one or two little nuisance viruses, it's been pretty safe – I've never installed Anti-virus software on any of my machines. With OSX I've had (on average) 8-15 applications running simultaneously, continuously for weeks at a time with no problem, an no security issues – it's a pretty amazing OS. [From what I've learned from my IT friends – Disk Warrior and Drive Genius are all you'll need for routine diagostics/maintenance.] I also own a PC and have been using Windows 2000 Pro and XP for the last 4 years or so, and there's just no comparison when using graphics software – The Mac Rules (when using the same apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) on the different platforms). I only use the PC for 3D Studio Max and Fractal programs for which there are no Mac versions. If you're a programmer that's a different story (although I did enjoy using Java on the Mac.) If you're curious, check out Symantec's web site: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/global/index.html ... and click on "View all virus threats." Here you'll get a listing of current viruses, and the affected operating systems. Almost every one of them affects Windows (a few affect Linux and Unix ) but I have not seen any that affect MAC OSX [knock on wood]. Hmmm … maybe I should get into Mac sales : )