Questions and answers on the DAZ acquisition - Page 2 - Polyloop

sculptn · 25th April 2006, 18:19

Hi Bob,
I've tried repeatedly to contact info@eovia.fr about the future of AMAPI and each time my emails have being returned as "undeliverable". I'm an AMAPI Pro user that uses this product for my business. Do you have a better email that might get me some answers?
thanks,
jeff

marcovth · 25th April 2006, 18:25

When was the last date customers could buy Amapi?

achrystie · 25th April 2006, 18:28

To date the following things were promised on the Eovia3D site previously and recently with regard to the release of Hex 2.0.

1) A demo version available prior to the removal of the $199 1.2-2.0 purchase and free upgrade path. Will a demo still be available before the $199 pricing structure goes away?

2) The new DAZ post indicated some sort of "better deal" being available before release, as you've just stated that the 30th release will still happen, when in the next 5 days will we find out what this is?

The bottom line is, I'm not a customer, however, I was thinking of becoming one. I'm glad I didn't buy this software already, and I will "not" buy the software without trying it via a DEMO first, nor will I buy it for $269 dollars, as was the proposed list price after the $199 upgrade/preorder incentive path.
Additionally, any type of deal involving free content from DAZ, has little incentive for me. I buy programs to model and create my own content. I'm not one to bash DAZ or Poser, or any of that. I think this whole premade content for hobbyists is a great new potential market, I'm just not a potential content purchaser, I'm a potential creator.

Thanks in advance for your response.

ABC

sculptn · 25th April 2006, 18:28

yesterday...LOL

isdnmodem · 25th April 2006, 18:32

Wish you all good luck being "Under New Management" Hope good stuff will come out from this and production version of Hexagon comes out for all waiting for it.
Hexagon 2 is and will be a great product and hope New management will do justice to it. Personally have no experience with Daz so can't say anything about it but have a very good experience with Eovia and I hope again it will stay that way.

Good luck to all of us.

Lets start thinking of filling up this forum with Hex2 Models when

we get that on our computers

note: I agree with most of you the situation could have been handeld better

EoviaBob · 25th April 2006, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sculptn

Hi Bob,
I've tried repeatedly to contact info@eovia.fr about the future of AMAPI and each time my emails have being returned as "undeliverable". I'm an AMAPI Pro user that uses this product for my business. Do you have a better email that might get me some answers?
thanks,
jeff

I made a mistake here. The correct email address is INFO@EOVIA.FR

My apologies.
Bob

EoviaBob · 25th April 2006, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcovth

When was the last date customers could buy Amapi?

Please contact Eovia Europe for information on purchasing Amapi. INFO@EOVIA.FR

marcovth · 25th April 2006, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by achrystie

2) The new DAZ post indicated some sort of "better deal" being available before release, as you've just stated that the 30th release will still happen, when in the next 5 days will we find out what this is?

You will get DazStudio for free

Or perhaps Bryce

This take-over should have been organized better !
Don't wait 5 days, give all the info, deals, Hex2 right now.

mykyl1966 · 25th April 2006, 18:46

One thing I can never understand in the business world is why, when the business announcment has been made, do we have to wait 24 hours to hear about the extra info regarding Hexagon. I am pretty sure you are not still discussing what you will say. That choice has already been made. Why keep customers in the dark for what I can see as no reason and further frustrate some.

Mike R

EoviaBob · 25th April 2006, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mykyl1966

One thing I can never understand in the business world is why, when the business announcment has been made, do we have to wait 24 hours to hear about the extra info regarding Hexagon. I am pretty sure you are not still discussing what you will say. That choice has already been made. Why keep customers in the dark for what I can see as no reason and further frustrate some.

Mike R

The announcement on Hexagon 2 will happen when the software can be distributed. The team in France is working hard to make this happen, and it would not serve anyone to make that announcement until something is ready.

Grendel · 25th April 2006, 18:55

Is there a representative of Eovia Europe who is authorized to comment publicly at this time as to the future of Amapi? I know it is probably to soon but it would be faster than every Amapi user e-mailing the address.

I agree with Bob the dev team is working hard on Hex2 when not trying to fend off a village mob.

sculptn · 25th April 2006, 18:55

Bob,
"
Please contact Eovia Europe for information on purchasing Amapi. INFO@EOVIA.FR"

This email address also doesn't work. Can we try another?

-jeff

AlainK · 25th April 2006, 18:56

I feel your pain mykyl1966. There's never an answer that will satisty everyone. Meanwhile we look around out there to find the answers we need. I realized that it's not a good thing to be too dependent on one thing.

jtbullet · 25th April 2006, 18:59

Well, I for one, think this bodes well for daz and carrara/hexagon. We can surely expect assistance in clothing customization/creation. Carrara is strong. Tools to make it a product creator(with hex2) for poser/daz only make it stronger. Are there any changes forth coming to make daz files importable with animation? the native and transporter importers are "almost there" but will we see a (near) seamless hook to dazstudio anytime soon? There are some great addons(pantomime) that could really make high quality character animation a reality with the combo. Oh yeah, will you please make the millennium characters into a primitive (insert->v3), with morphs available in the righthand control section>

marcovth · 25th April 2006, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by EoviaBob

The announcement on Hexagon 2 will happen when the software can be distributed. The team in France is working hard to make this happen, and it would not serve anyone to make that announcement until something is ready.

Daz could have waited with the take-over announcement until after the Hex2 release?

I wonder if the Hex2 team was pressured/rushed too much because of the Daz pressure? Is Hex2 really ready for a release? It seems to me that the French development team will be dumped after release 2.1. If so, I am sure they are really "motivated" to continue to do a good job ?

mykyl1966 · 25th April 2006, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by EoviaBob

The announcement on Hexagon 2 will happen when the software can be distributed. The team in France is working hard to make this happen, and it would not serve anyone to make that announcement until something is ready.

At the end of the day it is up to 'the powers that be' to decide. However if it really is such a good offer etc then wouldnt it be better to excite users with that news rather than frustrate with wait and see.

Cheers

Mike R

BilloX · 25th April 2006, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sculptn

Bob,
"
Please contact Eovia Europe for information on purchasing Amapi. INFO@EOVIA.FR"

This email address also doesn't work. Can we try another?

-jeff

Sorry for the confusion, the right address IS info@eovia.fr
It was not working at the begining of this thread. Now it's fixed and I edited all posts with the wrong address.

- Laurent / Eovia Europe

fionaba · 25th April 2006, 19:19

only concern at the moment is, I bought hex1.2 with the promise to get upgrade to hex 2 Is it still on?

EoviaBob · 25th April 2006, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by fionaba

only concern at the moment is, I bought hex1.2 with the promise to get upgrade to hex 2 Is it still on?

Yes. This is still on.

mykyl1966 · 25th April 2006, 19:38

IS there confusion regarding what the Daz folks are saying regarding preorders etc now?

Here is what I read over on the Daz forums.
"There seems to be some confusion, not surprisingly, at DAZ. Dan said do not preorder that all will be better. Steve posted that the Preorder deal is the best and will not be improved upon."

Cheers

Mike R

25th April 2006, 18:28	#23 (permalink)
achrystie Spline Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 57	Hexagon 2.0 release. To date the following things were promised on the Eovia3D site previously and recently with regard to the release of Hex 2.0. 1) A demo version available prior to the removal of the $199 1.2-2.0 purchase and free upgrade path. Will a demo still be available before the $199 pricing structure goes away? 2) The new DAZ post indicated some sort of "better deal" being available before release, as you've just stated that the 30th release will still happen, when in the next 5 days will we find out what this is? The bottom line is, I'm not a customer, however, I was thinking of becoming one. I'm glad I didn't buy this software already, and I will "not" buy the software without trying it via a DEMO first, nor will I buy it for $269 dollars, as was the proposed list price after the $199 upgrade/preorder incentive path. Additionally, any type of deal involving free content from DAZ, has little incentive for me. I buy programs to model and create my own content. I'm not one to bash DAZ or Poser, or any of that. I think this whole premade content for hobbyists is a great new potential market, I'm just not a potential content purchaser, I'm a potential creator. Thanks in advance for your response. ABC

25th April 2006, 18:46	#29 (permalink)
mykyl1966 Box modeling Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 278	One thing I can never understand in the business world is why, when the business announcment has been made, do we have to wait 24 hours to hear about the extra info regarding Hexagon. I am pretty sure you are not still discussing what you will say. That choice has already been made. Why keep customers in the dark for what I can see as no reason and further frustrate some. Mike R __________________ I dont believe everything I think.

25th April 2006, 19:19	#38 (permalink)
fionaba Hexcellent! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: costa rica Posts: 137	only concern at the moment is, I bought hex1.2 with the promise to get upgrade to hex 2 Is it still on? __________________ http://3d-models-rider.freehostia.com

25th April 2006, 19:38	#40 (permalink)
mykyl1966 Box modeling Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 278	IS there confusion regarding what the Daz folks are saying regarding preorders etc now? Here is what I read over on the Daz forums. "There seems to be some confusion, not surprisingly, at DAZ. Dan said do not preorder that all will be better. Steve posted that the Preorder deal is the best and will not be improved upon." Cheers Mike R __________________ I dont believe everything I think.

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25th April 2006, 18:19	#21 (permalink)
sculptn Vertex Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14	Hi Bob, I've tried repeatedly to contact info@eovia.fr about the future of AMAPI and each time my emails have being returned as "undeliverable". I'm an AMAPI Pro user that uses this product for my business. Do you have a better email that might get me some answers? thanks, jeff

25th April 2006, 18:25	#22 (permalink)
marcovth NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 139	When was the last date customers could buy Amapi?

25th April 2006, 18:28	#24 (permalink)
sculptn Vertex Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14	yesterday...LOL

25th April 2006, 18:32	#25 (permalink)
isdnmodem Extrusion Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 184	Wish you all good luck being "Under New Management" Hope good stuff will come out from this and production version of Hexagon comes out for all waiting for it. Hexagon 2 is and will be a great product and hope New management will do justice to it. Personally have no experience with Daz so can't say anything about it but have a very good experience with Eovia and I hope again it will stay that way. Good luck to all of us. Lets start thinking of filling up this forum with Hex2 Models when we get that on our computers note: I agree with most of you the situation could have been handeld better

25th April 2006, 18:55	#31 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,264	Is there a representative of Eovia Europe who is authorized to comment publicly at this time as to the future of Amapi? I know it is probably to soon but it would be faster than every Amapi user e-mailing the address. I agree with Bob the dev team is working hard on Hex2 when not trying to fend off a village mob.

25th April 2006, 18:55	#32 (permalink)
sculptn Vertex Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14	Bob, " Please contact Eovia Europe for information on purchasing Amapi. INFO@EOVIA.FR" This email address also doesn't work. Can we try another? -jeff

25th April 2006, 18:56	#33 (permalink)
AlainK Extrusion Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 178	I feel your pain mykyl1966. There's never an answer that will satisty everyone. Meanwhile we look around out there to find the answers we need. I realized that it's not a good thing to be too dependent on one thing.

25th April 2006, 18:59	#34 (permalink)
jtbullet Box modeling Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 237	Well, I for one, think this bodes well for daz and carrara/hexagon. We can surely expect assistance in clothing customization/creation. Carrara is strong. Tools to make it a product creator(with hex2) for poser/daz only make it stronger. Are there any changes forth coming to make daz files importable with animation? the native and transporter importers are "almost there" but will we see a (near) seamless hook to dazstudio anytime soon? There are some great addons(pantomime) that could really make high quality character animation a reality with the combo. Oh yeah, will you please make the millennium characters into a primitive (insert->v3), with morphs available in the righthand control section>