AutoCAD 2002 & WHIP!

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the current
version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk planning
to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an electric
utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view them
with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just use MS
Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View Express
which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide some
information on this issue?

TIA!

[Anonymous]

It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is documented by
AutoDesk at the following URL:
http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html

Jos Arpink

"Todd Sovich" wrote in message
news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Hi all,
>
> I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the
current
> version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk
planning
> to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an electric
> utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view them
> with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just use MS
> Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View Express
> which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide some
> information on this issue?
>
> TIA!
>
>

[Anonymous]

Note: You can still add via the Add a Plotter wizard the "DWF Classic" or
"DWF ePlot (Whip 3.1 version)" drivers to produce Whip compatible DWF files.
Volo is only required for the new DWF format which has been enhanced

"With the new high-resolution DWF format, you not only get higher visual
fidelity but also can plot DWF files with the same quality as native DWG.
And DWF now supports additional raster image formats and offers various
merge control refinements."

Sincerely,

Shaan Hurley
Autodesk Beta Programs
http://betaprograms.autodesk.com


"Jos Arpink" wrote in message
news:0F5CC40D96EAC6E7531465BF51AE6F19@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is documented by
> AutoDesk at the following URL:
> http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html
>
> Jos Arpink
>
> "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the
> current
> > version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk
> planning
> > to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an
electric
> > utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view
them
> > with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just use
MS
> > Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View
Express
> > which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide
some
> > information on this issue?
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

> I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the current
> version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk planning
> to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an electric
> utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view them
> with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just use MS
> Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View Express
> which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide some
> information on this issue?

You might want to check the Inteternet and/or Volo newsgroups. From what
I've been told, the Whip viewer is no longer being developed which is a
shame. As you've found, Volo is a poor replacement at this time.

--
Sincerely,
Darren J. Young

Minnesota CADWorks, Inc.
P.O. Box 7293
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302-7293
Phone: (320) 654-9053
WWW: http://www.mcwi.com

[Anonymous]

Shaan,

Thanks for the reply! If I'm understanding you correctly, you can still
use the existing WHIP! plugin if you install the "old" drivers to AutoCAD
2002. Is this correct? Also, is Autodesk going to release an updated WHIP!
plugin for use with AutoCAD 2002, or is it abandoned and we will be forced
to use the much more memory and CPU intensive Volo View Express?

Thanks for your help!

Shaan Hurley wrote in message
news:ADAFEEF4C74F90160177705671E13756@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Note: You can still add via the Add a Plotter wizard the "DWF Classic" or
> "DWF ePlot (Whip 3.1 version)" drivers to produce Whip compatible DWF
files.
> Volo is only required for the new DWF format which has been enhanced
>
> "With the new high-resolution DWF format, you not only get higher visual
> fidelity but also can plot DWF files with the same quality as native DWG.
> And DWF now supports additional raster image formats and offers various
> merge control refinements."
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Shaan Hurley
> Autodesk Beta Programs
> http://betaprograms.autodesk.com
>
>
> "Jos Arpink" wrote in message
> news:0F5CC40D96EAC6E7531465BF51AE6F19@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is documented
by
> > AutoDesk at the following URL:
> > http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html
> >
> > Jos Arpink
> >
> > "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> > news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the
> > current
> > > version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk
> > planning
> > > to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an
> electric
> > > utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view
> them
> > > with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just
use
> MS
> > > Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View
> Express
> > > which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide
> some
> > > information on this issue?
> > >
> > > TIA!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tip, Shaan. We have invested a lot of time in an on-line
catalog/library that makes extensive use of the Whip plug-in...I will try
the 'Classic' driver as you suggest.

Jos Arpink


"Shaan Hurley" wrote in message
news:ADAFEEF4C74F90160177705671E13756@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Note: You can still add via the Add a Plotter wizard the "DWF Classic" or
> "DWF ePlot (Whip 3.1 version)" drivers to produce Whip compatible DWF
files.
> Volo is only required for the new DWF format which has been enhanced
>
> "With the new high-resolution DWF format, you not only get higher visual
> fidelity but also can plot DWF files with the same quality as native DWG.
> And DWF now supports additional raster image formats and offers various
> merge control refinements."
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Shaan Hurley
> Autodesk Beta Programs
> http://betaprograms.autodesk.com
>
>
> "Jos Arpink" wrote in message
> news:0F5CC40D96EAC6E7531465BF51AE6F19@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is documented
by
> > AutoDesk at the following URL:
> > http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html
> >
> > Jos Arpink
> >
> > "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> > news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the
> > current
> > > version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk
> > planning
> > > to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an
> electric
> > > utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can view
> them
> > > with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just
use
> MS
> > > Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View
> Express
> > > which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide
> some
> > > information on this issue?
> > >
> > > TIA!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

Todd,

Yes you can produce the old Whip compatible files. There is no longer Whip
being developed and another Volo View and Volo View Express coming soon and
even a public beta underway on http://betaprograms.autodesk.com.

Sincerely,

Shaan Hurley
Autodesk Beta Programs
http://betaprograms.autodesk.com



"Todd Sovich" wrote in message
news:A8A2E63F0D759F780E7BC5710891611F@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Shaan,
>
> Thanks for the reply! If I'm understanding you correctly, you can
still
> use the existing WHIP! plugin if you install the "old" drivers to AutoCAD
> 2002. Is this correct? Also, is Autodesk going to release an updated
WHIP!
> plugin for use with AutoCAD 2002, or is it abandoned and we will be forced
> to use the much more memory and CPU intensive Volo View Express?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Shaan Hurley wrote in message
> news:ADAFEEF4C74F90160177705671E13756@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Note: You can still add via the Add a Plotter wizard the "DWF Classic"
or
> > "DWF ePlot (Whip 3.1 version)" drivers to produce Whip compatible DWF
> files.
> > Volo is only required for the new DWF format which has been enhanced
> >
> > "With the new high-resolution DWF format, you not only get higher visual
> > fidelity but also can plot DWF files with the same quality as native
DWG.
> > And DWF now supports additional raster image formats and offers various
> > merge control refinements."
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Shaan Hurley
> > Autodesk Beta Programs
> > http://betaprograms.autodesk.com
> >
> >
> > "Jos Arpink" wrote in message
> > news:0F5CC40D96EAC6E7531465BF51AE6F19@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is documented
> by
> > > AutoDesk at the following URL:
> > > http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html
> > >
> > > Jos Arpink
> > >
> > > "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> > > news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with the
> > > current
> > > > version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is Autodesk
> > > planning
> > > > to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an
> > electric
> > > > utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can
view
> > them
> > > > with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can just
> use
> > MS
> > > > Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View
> > Express
> > > > which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone provide
> > some
> > > > information on this issue?
> > > >
> > > > TIA!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

Shaan - or someone at Adesk - can you explain why Whip is not being
developed any longer?! It's a product we use and plan to use extensively!

Thanks -
Brent


"Shaan Hurley" wrote in message
news:FFA5936860B35B0E6CB562EE227D706A@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Todd,
>
> Yes you can produce the old Whip compatible files. There is no longer Whip
> being developed and another Volo View and Volo View Express coming soon
and
> even a public beta underway on http://betaprograms.autodesk.com.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Shaan Hurley
> Autodesk Beta Programs
> http://betaprograms.autodesk.com
>
>
>
> "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> news:A8A2E63F0D759F780E7BC5710891611F@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Shaan,
> >
> > Thanks for the reply! If I'm understanding you correctly, you can
> still
> > use the existing WHIP! plugin if you install the "old" drivers to
AutoCAD
> > 2002. Is this correct? Also, is Autodesk going to release an updated
> WHIP!
> > plugin for use with AutoCAD 2002, or is it abandoned and we will be
forced
> > to use the much more memory and CPU intensive Volo View Express?
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> >
> > Shaan Hurley wrote in message
> > news:ADAFEEF4C74F90160177705671E13756@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Note: You can still add via the Add a Plotter wizard the "DWF Classic"
> or
> > > "DWF ePlot (Whip 3.1 version)" drivers to produce Whip compatible DWF
> > files.
> > > Volo is only required for the new DWF format which has been enhanced
> > >
> > > "With the new high-resolution DWF format, you not only get higher
visual
> > > fidelity but also can plot DWF files with the same quality as native
> DWG.
> > > And DWF now supports additional raster image formats and offers
various
> > > merge control refinements."
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Shaan Hurley
> > > Autodesk Beta Programs
> > > http://betaprograms.autodesk.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "Jos Arpink" wrote in message
> > > news:0F5CC40D96EAC6E7531465BF51AE6F19@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > It would appear that what you are describing is true. It is
documented
> > by
> > > > AutoDesk at the following URL:
> > > > http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/section/0,,163301-123112,00.html
> > > >
> > > > Jos Arpink
> > > >
> > > > "Todd Sovich" wrote in message
> > > > news:8DA06636DD259F7B608DF2B5B8FB0160@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > > Hi all,
> > > > >
> > > > > I have heard rumors that AutoCAD 2002 is not compatible with
the
> > > > current
> > > > > version of the WHIP! plugin. Is this accurate? If so, is
Autodesk
> > > > planning
> > > > > to release a new version to use with AutoCAD 2002? I work for an
> > > electric
> > > > > utility and I convert all of our maps to .dwf so the linemen can
> view
> > > them
> > > > > with laptops out in the field. With the WHIP! plugin they can
just
> > use
> > > MS
> > > > > Internet Explorer to view them without having to install Volo View
> > > Express
> > > > > which uses a LOT more of the laptop's resources. Can anyone
provide
> > > some
> > > > > information on this issue?
> > > > >
> > > > > TIA!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

time to change your plans, we have 🙂
dave.ddp
"Brent" wrote in message
news:CB578455D075FA769CE4A88895EF2106@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Shaan - or someone at Adesk - can you explain why Whip is not being
> developed any longer?! It's a product we use and plan to use extensively!
>
> Thanks -
> Brent
(snip)