Autodesk Animator Pro

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone!

Recently, I submitted a question about creating a simple walkthru
animation in AutoCAD release 14. I have found a strategy to accomplish
my goal using the outdated AutoDESK product Animator Pro.
Unfortunately, my copy is on 5 1/4" floppies which are no longer
readable. (yikes, has it been that long since we all used those?)

Does anyone know if AutoDESK would support that old product, or offer me
a disk exchange upgrade from their archives. If so, how can I get to
them for that? My retailer doesn't seem to know.

Or, does anyone know of a resource where I can get a working copy of the
Animator Pro software files?

As always, thanks in advance for your time and assistance!

Phil Wilson

[Anonymous]

I think my copy came with 3.5" floppys, I will check and let you know.

--
It ain't over till your brother counts the votes.

Kent Elrod
Facilities Design
Sumitomo Sitix Silicon, Inc
Albuquerque, New Mexico
kelrod@stopspam.ssaq.sitix.com
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"Phil Wilson" wrote in message
news:3A6DC567.9257F9F3@netzero.net...
> Hi everyone!
>
> Recently, I submitted a question about creating a simple walkthru
> animation in AutoCAD release 14. I have found a strategy to accomplish
> my goal using the outdated AutoDESK product Animator Pro.
> Unfortunately, my copy is on 5 1/4" floppies which are no longer
> readable. (yikes, has it been that long since we all used those?)
>
> Does anyone know if AutoDESK would support that old product, or offer me
> a disk exchange upgrade from their archives. If so, how can I get to
> them for that? My retailer doesn't seem to know.
>
> Or, does anyone know of a resource where I can get a working copy of the
> Animator Pro software files?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your time and assistance!
>
> Phil Wilson
>

[Anonymous]

Are they "no longer readable" because of damage/age or not having the 5.25"
drive? Would getting the files on the 5.25" floppy copied to a 3.25" floppy
work? I've had old drawings converted to CD like that through a company
here in Houston.

"Phil Wilson" wrote in message
news:3A6DC567.9257F9F3@netzero.net...
> Hi everyone!
>
> Recently, I submitted a question about creating a simple walkthru
> animation in AutoCAD release 14. I have found a strategy to accomplish
> my goal using the outdated AutoDESK product Animator Pro.
> Unfortunately, my copy is on 5 1/4" floppies which are no longer
> readable. (yikes, has it been that long since we all used those?)
>
> Does anyone know if AutoDESK would support that old product, or offer me
> a disk exchange upgrade from their archives. If so, how can I get to
> them for that? My retailer doesn't seem to know.
>
> Or, does anyone know of a resource where I can get a working copy of the
> Animator Pro software files?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your time and assistance!
>
> Phil Wilson
>

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your help, Brandon!

I tried two different 5.25" drives that were working when I dry-docked
them. Neither would read the disks. So, I can't really say it isn't
the drives, but assume it's the disks. (I don't have any other 5.25"
around to check)

Do you know of a service to recover from 5.25"? I assume that the cost
will make it my last option.

Thanks again!

Phil Wilson

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your help, Kent!

If it turns out that you do have the 3.5" disks, and I can't resolve
anything with AutoDESK, please E-Mail me separately. I'd love to make
some sort of service-exchange or barter arrangement.

Phil Wilson

[Anonymous]

Your welcome Phil. Here is the company I used in Houston:
http://www.discinc.com/home.htm
If you mean "recover" as in recover the data from a *bad* disk, I don't know
if they can do that. I would call them about that. We had 35 - 5.25" disks
and only one couldn't be read. BTW, these disks weren't particularly stored
very well. I don't remember what the charge was, but I remember something
along the lines of (no more than) $10 per disk. They could probably
transfer the files to their FTP site for you to download. Good luck with
it.

Brandon

"Phil Wilson" wrote in message
news:3A6E100E.36025625@netzero.net...
> Thanks for your help, Brandon!
>
> I tried two different 5.25" drives that were working when I dry-docked
> them. Neither would read the disks. So, I can't really say it isn't
> the drives, but assume it's the disks. (I don't have any other 5.25"
> around to check)
>
> Do you know of a service to recover from 5.25"? I assume that the cost
> will make it my last option.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Phil Wilson
>