CL-G1D6440 Display Drivers and Utilities
User Guide
Product: GDS6440-A-D110P
Software revision: 1.10
Release date: February 24, 1994
Document revision: 1.10
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Trademarks
Windows, MS-DOS, and MS Word are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AutoCAD is a registered trademark, and AutoShade and AutoSketch are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. Display List Driver-VGA, DLD386-VGA, Display List Driver, CustomColors, DLD386, are trademarks of Panacea Inc. Lotus, 1-2-3, and Symphony are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation. PC-DOS, OS/2 and Presentation Manager are trademarks of IBM Corporation. WordPerfect is a trademark of WordPerfect Corporation. SimulSCANTM is a trademark of CIRRUS LOGIC, Inc. RenderMan is a registered trademark of Pixar. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1Contents
Introduction 1
Installation 3
Utility software 7
CLMode 8
Switcher 17
VESA BIOS extension 19
Bold font driver 21
SetRES 22
WinPanel 24
CRT, Panel, and Simul 26
Display drivers 27
Autodesk - ADI 4.2 29
Lotus 1-2-3, Symphony, and Report Writer v2.x 58
Microsoft Windows 3.1 59
OS/2 2.0 63
Microsoft Word 67
WordPerfect 5.1 68
Index 71
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Introduction
This manual provides operating instructions for user utilities and installation instructions for the display drivers supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA.
This CIRRUS LOGIC VGA graphics system is 100% VGA compatible. The utilities and drivers supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA provide support for additional features of your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, such as switching between the CRT and LCD, greater speed, higher resolution, display configuration and more available colors.
Before you begin
The following instructions assume that the user is familiar with DOS and certain DOS commands. Please review the associated DOS commands before performing the installation.
Notational conventions
Throughout this manual, the term 'DOS' refers to both MS-DOS and PC-DOS, except when noting features that are unique to one or the other.
Table 1 shows the typographic conventions that are used throughout this manual:
Type Style Description
User Input User Input. The text must be typed exactly as it appears. Text within brackets indicates certain keyboard keys (such as [Enter], [F10], etc.).
Bold System Output. Any message that is displayed by the computer.
ALL CAPITALS Directory names, file names and acronyms.
Table 1: Type conventions
Easy installation
The installation utility is provided to facilitate the smooth installation of the display drivers and utility software. The installation program is menu-driven and allows you to select and install only those display drivers for software and applications currently in use.
It is important to note that some display drivers need to have the associated vendor's application program already installed on the system prior to loading the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA display drivers. In other cases, the loading of the display driver may be an integral part of the vendor's product installation process. Please review the driver product section below for specific instructions prior to running the installation program.
The installation utility is located on the diskette labeled DISK 1. To install the desired display drivers and utilities, insert the diskette into the A: drive, type
A:[Enter]
INSTALL[Enter]
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the listed display drivers. At any time you may press [Esc] to abort the installation process and go back to DOS.
Selected drivers are simply copied to the specified disk and directory. Applications may require additional installation as described in Section 3.
CIRRUS LOGIC BBS
If there are any newer versions of the software provided with your VGA adapter, they will be available on the CIRRUS LOGIC BBS. It is a WILDCAT! BBS. The phone number is (510) 440-9080. It can handle modems running up to 9600 baud. The modem should be set to NO parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Before you are able to download software, you must join the conference(s) for the product(s) that you are interested in.
Installation
Installing the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter
To install the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, you may need some or all of the following tools:
a medium size flat blade screwdriver,
a medium sized phillips head screwdriver,
a 3/16 inch nutdriver or wrench.
Preparation
The CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter may or may not be shipped with the zero-wait-state jumper installed. If so, the zero-wait-state jumper will be set to not assert the zero-wait-state line. You may achieve better performance in some systems by installing this jumper. If any problems are encountered with zero-wait-state enabled, remove the jumper to disable this feature.
PC, XT and compatible users
The CIRRUS LOGIC VGA card requires a 16-bit expansion slot. Therefore the VGA card is not compatible with PC, XT and other 8-bit compatible systems.
IBM AT and AT compatible system users
The IBM AT, IBM XT-286 and compatible computers use a program typically called Setup to tell the computer what equipment is installed in your system. The Setup program is usually part of the package of programs provided with your AT or AT compatible computer. The Guide To Operations (or equivalent manual) will explain the use of the Setup program. After the VGA adapter is installed, Setup will need to be run to configure the computer for proper operation with the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA card.
Open the computer system
Before opening the system, be sure that the power to the computer system unit and all devices connected to it is off. Disconnect the cables from the back of the system in order to give more room to work. Note how all of the cables are connected prior to disconnection.
In a typical IBM AT compatible computer all cover mounting screws are located on the back of the computer. Remove these screws.
Carefully remove the cover. On most computers the cover will slide forward or backward, or tilt off.
Choose an expansion slot for the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter card.
Your VGA adapter must use a 16-bit expansion slot. Do not insert it into an 8-bit slot.
Installing the VGA adapter in your computer
Check that the power is turned off.
If necessary, remove a system expansion slot cover by removing its retaining screw and lifting it out. Save the screw.
Hold the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter by its top corners and slide it into the system unit. Make sure that it is correctly seated in the expansion slot.
Secure the VGA card with the screw that you removed in the step above.
Are the computer system's switches and jumpers correctly set? Check the user's manual for your computer for any additional configuration instructions.
Replace and secure the system cover.
Plug a VGA compatible or multi-frequency display into the 15 pin 'D' shaped video connector at the back of the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter.
If you are using a multi-frequency monitor, you may need a special 15 pin PS/2 compatible adapter cable, and you will need to make sure that your multi-frequency monitor is configured properly for a PS/2 compatible analog VGA signal. Some multi-frequency displays have a switch to select 'TTL' or 'analog' operation; set this switch for 'analog'. Check the manual that came with your monitor for additional information on configuring it.
IBM AT and AT compatible users
After the VGA card is installed in the AT compatible system, use the Setup program supplied with the system to tell the computer about the equipment installed. When using AT and compatible Setup programs with the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter, please follow these steps.
Run Setup to configure the computer. Sometimes this utility comes on a disk, sometimes it is built into your system's ROM BIOS. When you arrive at the part of the program where video support is specified, the program may ask you if the monitor you are looking at will be the primary monitor, answer yes. If you are presented with a list of video options, select the option for VGA .
If no option for VGA is listed, select support for EGA. The CIRRUS LOGIC VGA adapter will look to many systems like an EGA card. If you don't see an option for EGA, try the option for NO MONITOR, RESERVED or SPECIAL. These will usually work. If not, see your equipment dealer. At the conclusion of the Setup program, the computer will restart as if you had just turned on the power.
Operation
If you have followed the installation instructions in this manual, you are now ready to use your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA equipped computer system. Most software that is compatible with IBM's Personal System/2, VGA or EGA will run automatically on your system using the VGA Card. Just turn on your computer system and install your application package for PS/2 model 50, 60 or 80 video, VGA, or EGA as instructed by the software manufacturer.
FCC information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice to user: Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void your authority to operate this equipment.
In order for an installation of this product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B device, shielded cables must be used for the connection of any devices external to this product.
Utility software
Several utility programs are supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA. The following section describes these utilities and how to use them.
CLMode is a program supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA to configure it's various options.
Switcher is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program that provides much of the functionality of CLMode in a hot-key environment.
The bold font utility allows higher contrast levels in some video modes on the LCD display.
WinPanel is a Windows program that provides much of the configuration power of CLMode from within Windows 3.1.
LCD, Panel and Simul are programs to set the current display type from the DOS command line or from within Windows 3.1.
CLMode
The CLMode utility allows the user to configure the panel options, define the type of monitor attached, and set the video modes supported by the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA.
Using CLMode's menu-driven interface
At the DOS prompt type: CLMODE[Enter]
The main popup window consists of a number of buttons. Each button represents a different option or menu. The underlined letter of a button name specifies the hot key combination for that item. For example, press the [Alt] and the underlined letter keys simultaneously or just the underlined letter key to select an option. Note that to use a mouse, a mouse driver should be installed prior to running the CLMode utility in order to use the mouse pointer for button selection.
Choosing the attached monitor type
Selecting the proper monitor type will allow the CIRRUS LOGIC VGA to display the highest quality output that it is capable of with the attached monitor. The monitor type determines what video modes will be available to your system. It will also determine the vertical refresh rates available. Generally, the higher the refresh, the better the screen will look. A description of the available monitor types is given in the table at the end of this section.
Select the Monitor Type button. The Monitor Type setup window will be displayed. The current monitor type will be highlighted initially. Use the cursor keys or the mouse to choose the type of monitor attached. Selecting the Advanced monitor type will enable you to customize the monitor timings for the monitor you are using.
To customize the monitor timings, use the mouse or the tab key to select the gray Set Advanced button. It will only be available if the Advanced monitor type is selected. This will bring up a new dialog box with drop down menus for each available resolution. Select the desired refresh rate for each resolution. Consult the manual for your monitor to discover the correct rate. When all of the settings are correct, select the OK button. If there are any problems or you change your mind, select the Cancel button.
Before saving the new monitor type, you may want to select the Verify button to view each of the new video timings that you have selected to verify that they are compatible with your monitor. After each test screen is displayed, press [Enter] or the left mouse button to see the next video mode. If there is a problem, press [Esc] or the right mouse button will return you to the Monitor Type Setup dialog box. Try a slower setting for the resolution that did not work and try verifying your choices again.
Once you are sure that everything is correct, press the Save button to set the new monitor type. Press the Cancel button to discard any changes. Press the Help button to get a detailed explanation on the monitor types and the VGA refresh rates.
On some systems the monitor type will be remembered from one session to the next. To test this, select a monitor type and exit the CLMode program. Turn the computer off for ten seconds. After rebooting the computer, run CLMode and verify whether or not the monitor that you selected is still enabled. If it is, it should not ever need to be set again in normal use. If the monitor type was not kept then you should select the option to have CLMode save the monitor type in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You will be given this choice after selecting the Save button.
Configuration
The configuration window allows the user to set flat panel options. Some options are designed for a specific display mode (CRT, SimulSCAN, or flat panel) and are listed below:
Flat panel display mode options: Reverse Video, Bold Font, Full Height Cursor, Expand, Font Load, Panel Power, Contrast, Vertical Position, Display.
SimulSCAN display mode options: Reverse Video, Expand, Font Load, Vertical Position, Display.
CRT display mode options: Font Load, Display.
REVERSE VIDEO - Reverse video text and graphics control.
BOLD - Text characters with the foreground intensity bit set are displayed with a "bold" font. Bold font characters must be available in the VGA BIOS or loaded with a "TSR" program for this option to take effect.
CONTRAST - This option offers different ways of producing greater contrast in text modes, including the following:
Black & White: This option should only be used on monochrome flat panels. It produces greater contrast in text modes by forcing color attributes to be displayed as either black, white, or a single shade of gray. User's preference should determine which enhancement options to use.
Grayscale/Color: This option is used to display color data on monochrome panels as shades of gray. Users with color flat panels should select this option.
Foregnd/Backgnd Enhancement: This option compares foreground and background attributes and applies optimum gray shades.
EXPAND MODE - This function controls the vertical expansion of text and graphics mode to fill as much of the panel as possible.
PANEL POWER - This option selects between standard and low-power panel usage and takes effect only in flat panel display mode. The standard setting provides a sharper image, while the low-power setting will save power. Color panels disregard this option and remain in the standard setting.
VERTICAL POSITION - This function controls the vertical placement of the video modes that do not use the full flat panel display and takes effect immediately when the panel is the active display. Vertical position options include center, top, and bottom alignment.
DISPLAY - This function controls whether the panel or CRT is the current output device. In SimulSCAN both the panel and CRT are active (this is generally used as a presentation mode). The display will be optimized for the CRT. Some options, such as expand mode and bold font, have no effect in SimulSCAN.
FONT LOAD IN DISP SWITCH - When the panel is the active display, a supplemental font is loaded to enhance the display quality and is loaded only for text mode.
FULL HEIGHT CURSOR - This option creates a full character sized block cursor on the panel. This larger cursor is helpful for quickly locating the cursor on the panel.
Available video modes
Select the Video Modes button. The Video Modes Preview window displays all the modes supported according to the monitor type attached and the amount of video memory present. This list of video modes will tell you which are available in your current configuration for use with extended resolution drivers. To see what different video modes look like on your monitor, select the Preview button. After each test screen is displayed, press [Enter] or the left mouse button to see the next video mode. If you don't want to see any more video modes press [Esc] or the right mouse button will return you to the Video Modes Preview window.
Retrieving the current VGA controller status
The information in the main window displays the VGA controller type, the BIOS version number and the amount of video memory present.
Getting help
CLMode provides Help for the following items: Configuration, Monitor Type, Video Modes, Mouse, Keyboard and About CLMode. The Configuration help window explains the flat panel configuration options. The Monitor Type help window explains the different capabilities of each monitor type. The Video Modes help window defines the information given in the Video Mode window. The Keyboard and Mouse help windows explain how to use the keyboard and the mouse to make selections. The About window displays the CIRRUS LOGIC copyright message and the CLMode version number.
Exiting the CLMode
To exit CLMode at any time, press the [Alt] and [F4] keys simultaneously, or click the left mouse button on the system button of the main window (i.e., the top left corner button of the window which is shown as a dot), or select the Exit button. When the CLMode utility exits, the current video mode, monitor type, and VGA refresh rate will be displayed.
Using CLMode's command line options
When command line options for CLMODE.EXE are given at the DOS prompt, the menu-driven windows will not be displayed. Instead, configuration, monitor type, video mode and refresh rate will be set at the DOS prompt. The command line options for CLMODE.EXE are listed below:
CLMODE {modenum} {m{montype} | {{s n} | (option}}[Enter]
Where:
{modenum} mode number
{montype} monitor type
Valid monitor types:
0 VGA
1 8514
2 Super VGA
3 Extended Super VGA
4 Multifrequency
5 Extended Multifrequency
6 Super Multifrequency
7 Extended Super Multifrequency
{montype} monitor type
t6=x(Hz) 640x480 @ (0 = 60, 1 = 72)
t8=x(Hz) 800x600 @ (0 = 56, 1 = 60, 2 = 72)
t1=x(Hz) 1024x768 @ (0 = 87i, 1 = 60, 2 = 70)
t2=x(Hz) 1280x1024 @ (0 = 87i, 1 = Not available)
s List status information.
n Disable power management and return to normal operation.
{option} VGA Configuration user option
Valid VGA Configuration user options keywords:
Panel text reverse: TRE(enable)/TRD(disable)
Panel graphics reverse: GRE(enable)/GRD(disable)
Panel bold mode: BOE(enable)/BOD(disable)
Full height cursor: FHE(enable)/FHD(disable)
Panel expanded mode: EXE(enable)/EXD(disable)
Font load in disp switch: FLE(enable)/FLD(disable)
Panel low-power usage: LOW(Low-power)/STD(Standard)
Display type: PAN(panel)/CRT(monitor)/SIM(SimulSCAN)
Contrast Enh: BLE(Black & White)/GCE(Greyscale/Color)
FBE(Foregnd/Backgnd Enh)
Panel vertical position: CEN(center)/TOP(top)/BOT(bottom)
For example, to set video mode 3:
CLMODE 3 [Enter]
For example, to enable bold mode and panel text reverse:
CLMODE BOE TRE [Enter]
For example, to select custom monitor timings with 640x480 at 60Hz and 800x600 at 72Hz refresh type:
CLMODE t6=0 t8=2 [Enter]
Typing an invalid option will display the command line help text. Typing [S] as a command line option will display the current CLMODE settings.
On the next page is a table of common monitor types and their associated values. Monitor Type Examples Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Display Resolutions
0 IBM 8512, 8513, 8503 31.5 60 640x480
1 IBM 8514, 8515 31.5 35.5 60 43.5 - int. 640x480 1024x768
2 NEC 2A 31.5 35.2 60 56 640x480 800x600
3 NEC II 31.5 35.2 35.5 60 56 43.5 - interlaced 640x480 800x600 1024x768
4 NEC 3D 31.5 37.9 37.8 60 60 43.5 - interlaced 640x480 800x600 1024x768
5 Sony CPD-1304, NEC 3FGx, Nanao 9065S, 9070U 31.5 48.0 48.3 48.0 72 72 60 43.5 - interlaced 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024
6 NEC 4D, 4FG, Nanao T240i 31.5 48.0 48.3 48.0 60 72 60 43.5 - interlaced 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024
7 NEC 5D, 5FG, 6FG, Nanao T550i, T560i, T660i, F550i, F750i, 31.5 48.0 48.3 48.0 60 72 60 43.5 - interlaced 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024
Table 2: Monitor Types
Switcher
The Switcher utility allows rapid configuration of the VGA subsystem. It is a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program. That is, once loaded, it remains in memory and can be invoked by keystrokes from the keyboard. To run Switcher type:
SWITCHER [Enter]
after returning to the DOS prompt. The system then responds to individual Switcher commands.
Using the SWITCHER functions
The following table describes the various functions performed by Switcher and the corresponding keyboard commands necessary to invoke these functions.
Feature Keystroke
Contrast Enhancement ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-a
Bold ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-b
Switch between vertical positioning options (Top, Center, Bottom) Ctrl-Shift-c
Switch between CRT, SimulscanTM and flat panel Ctrl-Shift-d
Expand mode ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-e
Inhibit font load ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-l
Full Height cursor ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-o
Panel power usage LOW/NORMAL Ctrl-Shift-p
Reverse video ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-r
Screen power ON/OFF Ctrl-Shift-s
Table 3: Switcher Keystrokes
All Switcher commands operate in toggle mode. That is, each occurrence of a command causes the corresponding function to switch either to the opposite of its current state, if there are two states, or to the next state in line, if there are more than two states. Some of these options are only available in certain configurations.
VESA BIOS extension
The VESA display driver supports the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) BIOS Extensions version 1.1. The following table shows the modes supported:
VESA mode Resolution Colors Type
100 640x400 256 Graphics
101 640x480 256 Graphics
102 800x600 16 Graphics
103 800x600 256 Graphics
104 1024x768 16 Graphics
105 1024x768 256 Graphics
108 80x60 16 Text
109 132x25 16 Text
10B 132x50 16 Text
10C 132x60 16 Text
Table 5: VESA video modes
Installing the VESA BIOS extension driver
To install the VESA BIOS Extension driver supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, follow these instructions:
1. Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the CIRRUS LOGIC GD6440 utilities option. Specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\CLUTIL).
3. To invoke the VESA BIOS extension driver from the DOS command prompt type:
CLVESA [Enter]
Alternatively, the driver name may be added to the list of commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For example, the following line may be inserted into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
c:\clutil\clvesa
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file will automatically load the driver each time the computer is powered up or rebooted.
The system is now capable of running VESA applications in any of the modes from the above table.
Alternatively, the driver name may be added to the list of commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For example, the following line may be inserted into your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
Bold font driver
The bold font utility allows a higher contrast level in some video modes on the flat panel. Most panels do not provide as high of contrast as a CRT. The bold font utility increases the contrast by providing a bold font that is used in place of text that is bright or bold on the CRT.
This feature is especially useful when using foreground or background enhancement. In this case all text will look similar unless the bold font driver is loaded.
BOLD_DRV.EXE is compatible with most programs, but a few applications that reprogram the standard or alternate character set may not work properly with this utility.
To run the bold font driver, type BOLD_DRV[Enter]. If you want to run it automatically when you turn on your computer, add it to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
SetRES
SetRES is a utility that runs under Windows 3.x. It allows the user to change the screen resolution, number of screen colors, and select either large or normal fonts and system resources.
After new options have been selected, the user can either immediately restart Windows, in which case the new resolution will take effect immediately, or continue working in the current resolution, in which case the new resolution will take effect the next time Windows is started. Note that under Windows 3.0 large and normal font selection is not allowed.
This will correctly configure the driver for Windows 386 enhanced mode operation, and copy the necessary font files to your hard disk.
Installation
Start Windows.
In the Program Manager, choose File Run.
Specify the diskette drive where the Windows Drivers and Utilities Diskette is inserted, and run the install program. For instance if the floppy is in drive A:, type A:\INSTALL[Enter]
When prompted, specify the Windows directory.
Using Windows Setup, select one of the available resolutions from the floppy diskette. For information on installing and configuring Windows display drivers using setup, please refer to the Microsoft Windows section in this manual.
SetRES may now be run by selecting the SetRES icon in the Control Panel window.
Use the SetRES utility to select supported colors and resolutions.
If your are unsure what resolutions and colors your video card can support, refer to the Section of this manual on CLMode for information on how to determine supported resolutions.
For help on the SetRES utility, select Help from the program menu.
WinPanel
The WinPanel utility gives the user the capability of configuring the display from within Windows 3.1.
It's operation and appearance are the same as the configuration screen in CLMode. It will be installed into Windows at the same time as the SetRES if the installation instructions for SetRES have been followed. WinPanel is executed like any other windows program, by double clicking on it's icon or single clicking on it and selecting Run from the File menu of the Program Manager.
Configuration
The configuration window allows the user to set flat panel options. Some options are designed for a specific display mode (CRT, SimulSCAN, or flat panel) and are listed below:
Flat panel display mode options: Reverse Video, Bold Font, Full Height Cursor, Expand, Font Load, Panel Power, Contrast, Vertical Position, Display.
SimulSCAN display mode options: Reverse Video, Expand, Font Load, Vertical Position, Display.
CRT display mode options: Font Load, Display.
REVERSE VIDEO - Reverse video text and graphics control.
BOLD - Text characters with the foreground intensity bit set are displayed with a "bold" font. Bold font characters must be available in the VGA BIOS or loaded with a "TSR" program for this option to take effect.
CONTRAST - This option offers different ways of producing greater contrast in text modes, including the following:
Black & White: This option should only be used on monochrome flat panels. It produces greater contrast in text modes by forcing color attributes to be displayed as either black, white, or a single shade of gray. User's preference should determine which enhancement options to use.
Grayscale/Color: This option is used to display color data on monochrome panels as shades of gray. Users with color flat panels should select this option.
Foregnd/Backgnd Enhancement: This option compares foreground and background attributes and applies optimum gray shades.
EXPAND MODE - This function controls the vertical expansion of text and graphics mode to fill as much of the panel as possible.
PANEL POWER - This option selects between standard and low-power panel usage and takes effect only in flat panel display mode. The standard setting provides a sharper image, while the low-power setting will save power. Color panels disregard this option and remain in the standard setting.
VERTICAL POSITION - This function controls the vertical placement of the video modes that do not use the full flat panel display and takes effect immediately when the panel is the active display. Vertical position options include center, top, and bottom alignment.
DISPLAY - This function controls whether the panel or CRT is the current output device. In SimulSCAN both the panel and CRT are active (this is generally used as a presentation mode). The display will be optimized for the CRT. Some options, such as expand mode and bold font, have no effect in SimulSCAN.
FONT LOAD IN DISP SWITCH - When the panel is the active display, a supplemental font is loaded to enhance the display quality and is loaded only for text mode.
FULL HEIGHT CURSOR - This option creates a full character sized block cursor on the panel. This larger cursor is helpful for quickly locating the cursor on the panel.
CRT, Panel, and Simul
These utilities are provided to make switching between displays much easier. They are installed as part of the same process that installs SetRES and WinPanel. These programs will run from the DOS command line or as Windows 3.1 programs.
To execute them from the command line, type
CRT[Enter]
or
PANEL[Enter]
or
SIMUL[Enter]
To execute them from Windows 3.1, double click on the appropriate icon or single click on it and select Run from the File menu of the Program Manager.
The CRT utility changes the display so that it is running on the CRT.
Panel sets the display to run on the flat panel if the VGA is in a video mode that will run on the panel (usually 640x480 or lower resolution).
Simul sets the display to run on the panel and the CRT at the same time if the VGA is in a video mode that will run on the panel (usually 640x480 or lower resolution).
Display drivers
The CIRRUS LOGIC video controller is 100% VGA compatible. The display drivers described in this manual are supplied to improve the resolution for each supported software application package.
The CIRRUS LOGIC VGA can support improved text resolution, providing greater readability when using the supplied drivers in text-based word processing programs. It also supports higher graphics resolutions, providing greater detail when using the supplied drivers in graphics-based programs.
In each application section, there will be a brief introduction describing the application and the revision level of the application supported by the supplied display drivers.
The installation instructions for each display driver will follow the introduction section. Follow the instructions carefully to be sure that each display driver is correctly installed. All of the installation instructions assume that the CIRRUS LOGIC Drivers Diskette is located in drive A:. If drive B: is used, the instructions should be changed appropriately.
The installation utility (INSTALL.EXE) should be used to copy all display drivers directly to the appropriate application directories where they may then be configured by the application software.
Before you begin
It is assumed that the user is familiar with DOS and certain DOS commands. Please review the installation instructions and the associated DOS commands before attempting the actual installation.
Not all video modes will be available on all systems. If an extended mode driver is installed for a video mode that is not available, the application program will not function properly. There are a number of things that determine the list of available video modes. Some of these include the current monitor type, the amount of installed memory, the current display (CRT or panel) and the revision of the VGA controller. To determine which modes are available before beginning the driver installation, it is recommended that the user run the CLMode program with the VGA configured the way that it will be used and examine the list of available video modes.
Autodesk - ADI 4.2
The ADI 4.2 driver provided with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA is the TurboDLDClassic display list driver from Panacea. It has only two purposes:
To speed up AutoCAD REDRAWs, PANs, and ZOOMs
To provide a more productive, user-friendly, interface to AutoCAD (via the features described later in this manual).
The driver is memory-resident and inserts itself between AutoCAD and the graphics board. It has no other effect on AutoCAD's operation besides speeding the program up; it runs with AutoShade 2 with RenderMan and 3D Studio to provide enhanced rendering support, but does not affect the speed of these programs, since they do not support Display Lists.
Installing TurboDLDClassic does not change any of the AutoCAD program files or alter any of the drawing files stored on disk. TurboDLDClassic was designed to be an easy-to-use, feature-filled product that makes using AutoCAD faster and more productive, not one that makes AutoCAD more complicated and difficult to use.
How does TurboDLDClassic make AutoCAD run faster? There are three things the driver does to speed operation:
AutoCAD stores drawings in a hierarchical structure, with simple elements intermixed with complex ones. Every time the screen is updated, AutoCAD must decode this structure. TurboDLDClassic works differently. While you are working, it translates the normal hierarchical structure into a Display List, a series of vectors or polygon fills. When you pan or zoom, TurboDLDClassic uses the Display List, then writes the resulting vectors to the video board hardware. Since the hierarchical structure does not have to be decoded, drawing proceeds very quickly.
TurboDLDClassic also maintains a Drawing Cache. The Drawing Cache is a compressed list which contains the current contents of a viewport. This pre-scaled portion of the Display List allows for even faster pans and zooms and redraws.
TurboDLDClassic gives you numerous new user-interface features, such as the bird's eye view (via the features described later in this manual).
By how much does TurboDLDClassic increase the speed of AutoCAD? PANs and ZOOMs, aided by only the Display List, run from two to twelve times faster than a non-display list driver. The Drawing Cache further speeds things up to the point that REDRAWs can be up to twenty-five times faster with TurboDLDClassic, compared to the graphics drivers shipped with AutoCAD.Features
The features provided by TurboDLDClassic include:
Bird's eye view.
Accelerated redraws, pans, and zooms.
Easy to use - no new commands or special menus to learn.
Protected-mode ADI 4.2 driver - completely compatible with AutoCAD Release 12, Release 11/386, 3D Studio and AutoShade 2 with RenderMan.
No memory conflicts. Works with AutoCAD's built-in Virtual Memory Manager
Includes CustomColors™, which lets you interactively customize your logical and physical colors from within AutoCAD.
Completely compatible with all Autodesk ADI 4.2 compatible third party software.
Supports all AutoCAD Release 12 features, including rendering to viewports and 31-Bit regen space.
TurboDLDClassic requires a '386, '486 or Pentium based PC which supports AutoCAD Release 12, 11/386, AutoShade 2 with RenderMan, or 3D Studio V1.x/2.x. Additional extended memory is recommended for optimal performance.
Quick start guide
This section summarizes the basics of installing and using TurboDLDClassic. Please read the rest of the manual for details.
What does it do?
TurboDLDClassic 's main function is to speed up AutoCAD pans, zooms and redraws. The driver accomplishes this by creating and maintaining a Display List - a fast-displaying object list of the current drawing - dramatically increasing performance on pans and zooms.
In addition to offering display list speed enhancement, TurboDLDClassic provides a bird's-eye view to allow you to move around large drawings.
What's the catch?
The only resource used by TurboDLDClassic is memory. The driver actively uses about 300Kbytes of RAM from extended memory for its operation. This memory is drawn from AutoCAD's memory pool and therefore does not affect normal DOS operation. The driver is loaded by AutoCAD at AutoCAD load time and is unloaded when AutoCAD is exited.
Additionally, the Display List size can vary from one tenth to three times the size of the current drawing file, particularly when using AutoCAD 12's 31-bit regen space.
You may wish to purchase and install additional RAM before installing TurboDLDClassic, since it shares memory with AutoCAD. If AutoCAD is using a lot of memory, TurboDLDClassic may not have enough. If there is significant hard disk activity while you are using TurboDLDClassic, it may be an indication that you should add more memory to your system.
Installation
Insert the CIRRUS LOGIC drivers diskette into Drive A: (or B:). Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the option for the Autodesk/AutoCAD drivers and specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\ACAD\DRV).
Since the start-up is a little bit different for AutoCAD Release 12 than it is for older versions, please follow the instructions for the version of AutoCAD you will be using TurboDLDClassic with.
To configure AutoCAD 12
Begin AutoCAD with the reconfigure switch by typing
ACAD -R[Enter]
Choose option 3, Configure Video Display from the AutoCAD configuration menu.
Type Y at the Do you want to select... message to display the available video options for AutoCAD.
Select TurboDLD Classic by Panacea Inc. from the list of display options.
If you chose to install TurboDLDClassic into a sub-directory other than ACAD\DRV, be sure to modify the ACADDRV environment variable to include that sub-directory. Otherwise, the TurboDLDClassic selection will not appear in the list of available drivers.
To configure AutoCAD 11/386
Run the FASTACAD.BAT that was copied to the TurboDLDClassic sub-directory by typing:
C:\TURBODLD\FASTACAD[Enter]
The above example shows that TurboDLDClassic was installed on drive C: in the TURBODLD sub-directory.
Start AutoCAD and reconfigure it to use TurboDLDClassic by selecting option 5, Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main menu. From the next menu, select option 3, Configure Video Display. Choose Item 1, P386 ADI 4.0/4.1 (R11) as your display device. (For more information, see your AutoCAD 'Installation and Performance Guide.')
TurboDLDClassic configuration
After selecting the proper display device, the TurboDLDClassic driver configuration menu will appear.
Set-up of TurboDLDClassic requires configuration of its various operating parameters. These parameters have been logically grouped into menus based on their interaction with AutoCAD. A quick trip through each menu will complete the configuration process. Context sensitive help can be obtained by typing [?] at any menu option. Please note that the DLDSETUP.HLP file must be present in order for help to appear. If you get an error message, be sure that the file DLDSETUP.HLP is in the ACAD\DRV sub-directory (R12), or in the TURBODLD sub-directory (R11).
If at any point during the configuration process you want to change an item on a previous screen, just press the [ESC] key to back up. Selecting NO SAVE, EXIT at the main configuration menu will return you to the AutoCAD configuration menu without making any changes.
At a minimum, a graphics board and screen resolution must be chosen from the Select Graphics Board/Resolution menu. If no display options are configured, the driver will be automatically configured for Generic VGA, 640 x 480 resolution at 16 colors.
The first menu, Select Graphics Board/Resolution, configures TurboDLDClassic for the graphics board, and display and rendering resolutions to be used. Prior to configuring TurboDLDClassic, run the CLMode utility and check the first screen to determine which CIRRUS LOGIC chip and how much memory is on your VGA adapter.
Select Graphics Board - Selects the graphics chip being used
Select Display Resolution - Selects AutoCAD, 3D Studio and AutoShade main display screen resolutions
Select Rendering Resolution - Selects AutoCAD 12, 3D Studio and AutoShade rendering resolutions
When configuring TurboDLDClassic's display options, the Rendering Board/Resolution options described below will automatically appear ONLY when configuring AVE Render, 3D Studio or AutoShade. Otherwise, the Display Board/Resolution options will be the only menu choices available.
Basic Configuration options set AutoCAD screen characteristics, number of text lines in the command-line area, font size and dual screen mode.
AutoCAD Text Lines - Selects number of lines in AutoCAD command prompt area. The default is 3 lines, but values from 1 to 10 can be specified. A number larger than 3 might be useful if you are using this driver in a high resolution mode with small fonts, eliminating the need to frequently swap back and forth between the text and graphics screens.
If you do not want any lines of text at the bottom of the display, use AutoCAD to disable the command area (see the AutoCAD 'Interface, Installation and Performance Guide' for more information). Press [Return] to continue with font selection.
Font Size - Selects AutoCAD display screen font or font file to be used. Choose the Font Size you would like to use for your AutoCAD menus, pull-downs, and dialog boxes: 8x8/8x14/8x16/12x20/12x24. For resolutions over 800x600 we recommend the 12x20 or 12x24 fonts. The default is the 8x14 font.
Dual Screen Mode - Enables or disables dual screen operation of AutoCAD.
User Interface options include the parameters for maneuvering within AutoCAD. Using these options, the Big Picture, Panacea's bird's-eye view, can be configured to suit your needs or allow for better differentiation within a complex drawing.
Double Click - The Double Click option allows you to set the delay for TurboDLDClassic's Big Picture pop-up. This time represents the largest amount of time that can elapse between the release of the digitizer button and the subsequent press of the same button in order to detect a double click and display the Big Picture. Setting this number too low will result in the computer seeing two separate clicks, while setting the time too high may slow down response time for single button presses. Values between 10 and 30 are recommended.
The Double Click time is measured in hundredths of seconds. PC systems have a timing resolution of 5/100ths of a second, therefore, the entered time is rounded by the driver to most closely approximate the nearest multiple of 5. This means that a time setting of 23 is the same as a setting of 27, both of which get rounded to 25 (or one-quarter of a second). In simplest terms, when adjusting the timing value, it is best to use multiples of 5.
BP Button - Sets mouse/digitizer button to use for Big Picture. With the BP Button option, TurboDLDClassic gives you the flexibility to use a double click on an available digitizer/mouse button as a Big Picture pop-up button. On the BP Button menu line, enter the number of any available digitizer button other than button 1 - button 1 is reserved as the pick button. Within AutoCAD, simply double click the chosen button to invoke the Big Picture.
BP Highlight Mode - Controls how the Big Picture will appear on the screen. Patt Line will display the Big Picture using dotted lines to form the outer bounding box and the zoom crosshairs. XOR Rect will use a contrasting rectangle to display the Big Picture. The Both option will use a combination of Patt Line and XOR Rect to distinguish the Big Picture.
BP Refresh - In it's fastest mode, TurboDLDClassic does not refresh the Big Picture until a DLDREFRESH command is issued. Depending on a drawing's complexity, in this mode, the Big Picture could become confusing, displaying vectors that are now actually erased, and no longer part of the drawing. To configure the Big Picture to be updated as objects are drawn or erased, enable the BP Refresh. If speed is a major concern, disable it.
BP Cache - Enables or disables TurboDLDClassic's internal memory cache for Big Picture functions. This cache will speed up Big Picture operations on some graphics platforms, primarily on TIGA-based graphics boards. For this reason, the BP Cache is normally disabled. As a reference, on VGAs, the performance benefit of the BP Cache is as little as 1%. With a TIGA-based graphics board, however, the performance benefit of the BP Cache is as high as 400%.
The Expert Configuration menu sets the function of TurboDLDClassic itself. This menu allows for customization of the driver for speed or to adjust for memory constraints.
Display List - Enables or disables the display list feature of TurboDLDClassic. This option should always be set to enable, disabling the Display List will cause TurboDLDClassic to run as an ordinary non-display list driver.
Drawing Cache - Enables or disables TurboDLDClassic's internal drawing cache, a compressed list of the current viewport, which speeds up pans zooms and redraws. As in the Display List option, Drawing Cache should normally be enabled. In low memory situations, it may be desirable to disable the Drawing Cache. Disabling the drawing cache will free-up memory for AutoCAD but may or may not have a visible effect on your ZOOM and PAN performance. For example, on VGAs, the performance benefit of the drawing cache is as little as 5%. With a TIGA-based graphics board, however, the performance benefit of the drawing cache is as high as 400%.
AutoCAD Logical Drawing Space - Using AutoCAD 31-Bit Space, configures TurboDLDClassic for use with AutoCAD R12's 31-Bit logical drawing space. When set to Yes, the driver will use AutoCAD's extended 31-Bit drawing space. Selecting No, will use a 15-Bit drawing space, similar to that of AutoCAD R11.
The 31-Bit logical space allows you to extend your Regen-less zooming ability by a factor of several million, at the cost of more memory. Additional memory is used by AutoCAD for the drawing space, and by TurboDLDClassic for the Display List. 31-Bit zooming and panning is about 10%-20% slower than for 15-Bit logical space. The Use AutoCAD 31-Bit Space setting is ignored for AutoCAD R11 installations.
Internal Command Echo - The echo of TurboDLDClassic internal commands can be enabled or disabled with the Internal Command Echo option. If you would like to see TurboDLDClassic's internal commands display at the AutoCAD command line as they are executed, enable this option.
Big Picture Zoom Mode - Sets the Big Picture (BP) zoom definition area display options. In a zoomed view of the static BP, as the current viewport is zoomed or panned, Float mode causes the image in the BP to move around within the bird's-eye window, keeping the zoomed viewport area fixed in the center of the bird's-eye. Freeze mode will lock the current BP contents into place to provide a better overall frame of reference.
Regen Mode - As a convenience feature, a Regen Mode option has been added to TurboDLDClassic. A Fast Regen will store the AutoCAD drawing until the Display List has been created, and then display it, all at once. The Incremental mode displays the drawing in 'chunks' as the display list is created. The Fast mode causes Regens to process approximately 5%-10% faster than the incremental. Neither mode changes memory requirements.
After all options have been set, use the arrow keys to scroll down to the Save and Exit option and then press the [Enter] key to continue.
Next, configure the AutoCAD screen display characteristics and then type [Y] to accept the changes.
Exit to the AutoCAD drawing editor to begin using TurboDLDClassic.
The last step in setting-up TurboDLDClassic is to configure the colors for AutoCAD. From the AutoCAD Command Line, type DLDCOLOR[Enter], to start CustomColors, TurboDLDClassic's color configuration utility. Make any desired color changes and then Save the new color palette and then Exit to return to the drawing editor.
Verifying your TurboDLDClassic installation
To verify that TurboDLDClassic is running and installed correctly, follow one of these two simple tests.
If you have the AutoCAD side menu enabled, look for the Panacea Logo in the lower right-hand corner.
If you are running AutoCAD without a side menu, type DLDVER[Enter] at the AutoCAD command prompt. If TurboDLDClassic is loaded and running, this command should return your current version, and serial number.
Reconfiguring TurboDLDClassic
To reconfigure TurboDLDClassic follow the instructions below for your version of AutoCAD, Release 12 or Release 11.
AutoCAD Release 12
If you need to make changes to your Release 12 TurboDLDClassic configuration, type CONFIG[Enter] at the AutoCAD command prompt or use ACAD -R[Enter] when starting the program. Select option 3, Configure Video Display. Answer No[Enter] to the Select a new videodriver ... prompt to start the TurboDLDClassic configuration program. Make the desired changes to the driver and then Save and Exit to continue to the AutoCAD drawing editor.
AutoCAD release 11
To change a Release 11 configuration, select option 5, Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main menu, and then from the configuration menu, select option 3, Configure Video Display. Answer no to the Select a new video driver ... prompt to start the TurboDLDClassic configuration program. Change the desired driver options. Save and Exit to return to the AutoCAD configuration menu. Open or begin a new drawing.
To completely reconfigure TurboDLDClassic using Panacea's defaults, delete DLDSETUP.DAT from either the \ACAD\DRV sub-directory (R12) or the TURBODLD sub-directory (R11) and then follow the Driver Configuration instructions earlier in this chapter.
Configuring an AutoCAD 11 environment
During the TurboDLDClassic installation process, a FASTACAD.BAT file is created and placed into the TURBODLD sub-directory. FASTACAD.BAT contains four lines that set four separate environment variables: DLDCFG - used by TurboDLDClassic to find all of its configuration files; and DSPADI, RCPADI, RDPADI - used by AutoCAD, 3D Studio and AutoShade 2 w/RenderMan, respectively, to find the driver file. FASTACAD.BAT must be run prior to starting AutoCAD R11 and only needs to be run once per system boot. For automatic loading of the environment variables, FASTACAD.BAT may be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or an AutoCAD start-up batch file.
To add FASTACAD.BAT to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, insert the line
CALL D:\TURBODLD\FASTACAD
anywhere in the file. The above example assumes that FASTACAD.BAT resides in a sub-directory on drive D: called \TURBODLD.
If you don't wish to put FASTACAD in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you may put it in a batch file which also starts AutoCAD, or simply remember to run the file before starting AutoCAD.
If you get the message Out of Environment Space when you run FASTACAD.BAT, you will need to enlarge your system's environment. This is accomplished by adding the following line,
SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM /P /E:768
to your CONFIG.SYS file. The /E:768 specifies an environment size of 768 bytes. Change this number as appropriate. You will need to reboot after modifying your CONFIG.SYS file, in order for the changes to take effect.
Configuring AutoShade, 3D Studio and AVE Render
AutoShade
To configure AutoShade v2.0 to use TurboDLDClassic, first run the FASTACAD.BAT file from your TurboDLDClassic sub-directory to set the AutoShade environment variables. Next, start AutoShade with SHADE /R[Enter], which will allow you to reconfigure AutoShade. For the display device, select P386 Autodesk Device Interface display driver, and for the rendering display select the P386 Autodesk Device Interface rendering driver. If you are running the display and rendering screen on the same monitor (i.e. single monitor), make sure to tell AutoShade this. A single monitor approach will require a redraw of the display screen after a rendering screen.
Next, follow the same installation steps that were used to select the graphics board and display and rendering resolutions for AutoCAD.
3D Studio
Configuring 3D Studio requires three steps. First, you need to set the environment variables for 3D Studio by running the PANA3DS.BAT file that was copied into your TurboDLDClassic sub-directory. Next, edit the 3DS.SET file, located in your 3DS directory. The following three lines may be changed to use the RCPADI rendering driver. Locate the lines that begin with
RENDER-DISPLAY
MAIN-DISPLAY
MATERIAL-DISPLAY
and change them to read
RENDER-DISPLAY=RCPADI
MAIN-DISPLAY=RCPADI
MATERIAL-DISPLAY=RCPADI
Make sure to remove the ';' or any spaces that may be present at the beginning of the line.
It is only necessary for the RENDER-DISPLAY line to be set to RCPADI in order to render at high resolution. If you do not need a high resolution main display screen or if you will not be using the materials editor, you may keep MAIN-DISPLAY and MATERIAL-DISPLAY set to their defaults.
For 3D Studio 1.x, there is no RENDER-DISPLAY line. The corresponding line is DEFAULT-DISPLAY and should be changed to read
DEFAULT-DISPLAY="RCPADI"
The quotes around RCPADI must be used for this version of 3D Studio.
The MATERIAL-DISPLAY should only be configured for RCPADI when BOTH the Display AND Rendering Resolutions of TurboDLDClassic are configured for 256 color resolutions. An unpredictable Materials Editor screen will appear if anything other than 256 colors is selected. If you are unsure about the function of the Materials Editor screen, use the Materials Editor as VGA, you should not have any problems at all. Please note too, that the use of the Materials Editor will not give you any more colors to choose from.
Save the above changes and start 3D Studio to begin the last part of the configuration procedure.
From your 3D Studio directory, delete the file 3DADI.CFG by typing
DEL 3DADI.CFG[Enter]
This will cause 3D Studio to start in its reconfiguration mode. Start 3D Studio by typing 3DS[Enter].
During the 3D Studio reconfiguration start-up, you are prompted with a series of questions. After the first 3D Studio question appears and is answered, the TurboDLDClassic configuration program will appear. Select a graphics board and display and rendering resolutions as you would for AutoCAD use.
Because RCPADI device drivers, by definition, are combined display and rendering devices, during 3D Studio reconfiguration, you will be brought to the TurboDLDClassic configuration menu more than one time, once each for Display and Rendering. It is not necessary to select display and/or rendering resolutions a second time. Simply press the [Enter] key to remove the help screen and then highlight Save and Exit to continue to the next question. Also if FASTACAD.BAT is used instead of PANA3DS.BAT to define the AutoCAD operating environment, the TurboDLDClassic configuration menu will also appear for RDPADI and DSPADI devices if they are present.
TurboDLDClassic only provides still rendering support for 3D Studio. TurboDLDClassic will not play back rendered .FLI or .FLC files. This is a limitation of 3D Studio.The Mapping Icon colors, which are usually yellow and green, will appear as black when using any external ADI driver. Also, 3D Studio has problems with large fonts. It is recommended that you use the default font settings.
AVE Render
AutoCAD 12's AVE Render uses TurboDLDClassic's rendering capabilities to render objects and drawings. If AVE Render has never been configured, when you first select the AutoCAD render command, you will be forced to run through the configuration process. You will be prompted as follows.
Select a Rendering Display Device. Since TurboDLDClassic is a combined display/rendering device, choose item 1, P386 ADI Combined Display/Rendering Driver from the available choices.
Configure the Rendering Graphics Board and Resolution. Here the TurboDLDClassic configuration program will appear on the screen. Press the [Enter] key to continue past the help screen and display the Rendering Configuration menu. Choose Select Graphics Board/Resolution to display graphics board and resolution menu selections. First, choose Select Render Graphics Board to select the graphics board to be used for renderings. Next, choose Select Render Resolution to select the desired rendering resolution from the list of available choices. Select Return to Previous Menu and then select Save and Exit.
Select Render Mode. Then select the rendering mode for TurboDLDClassic. Select either Render to Viewport or Render to Screen depending on how you wish to view your renderings. Note that in order to render to a viewport you must be using a display resolution of at least 256 colors. Otherwise, AVE Render will not allow a render to viewport selection.
Select a Render Hard Copy Device. If you are using a render hard copy device select your device type from the list of choices. If you are not using a hard copy device, accept the default of NULL.
After configuring AVE Render, you will return to the drawing to render the current drawing.
If you have previously configured AVE Render, type RCONFIG[Enter] at the AutoCAD command prompt to manually display the Render Configuration menu. Follow these steps to re-configure AVE Render.
Select option 2, Configure Rendering Device to choose a new rendering driver. Answer [Yes] to the Select Different Rendering Device question.
Select option 1, P386 Combined Display/Rendering Driver.
Configure the rendering graphics board and resolution. Here the TurboDLDClassic configuration program will appear on the screen. Press the [Enter] key to continue past the help screen and display the Rendering Configuration menu. Choose Select Graphics Board/Resolution to display graphics board and resolution menu selections. First, choose Select Render Graphics Board to select the graphics board to be used for rendering. Next, choose Select Render Resolution to select the desired rendering resolution from the list of available choices. Select Return to Previous Menu and then Save and Exit.
Select the rendering mode for TurboDLDClassic. Select either Render to Viewport or Render to Screen depending on how you wish to view your renderings. Note that in order to render to a viewport you must be using a Display resolution with at least 256 colors. Otherwise, AVE Render will not allow a render to viewport selection.
Select Exit to the Drawing Editor from the Render Configuration menu and then type [Y] to keep the changes you've just made. Press the [F1] key to change to the graphics screen if necessary.
Changing colors
Included with TurboDLDClassic is the CustomColors color configuration utility. What is so unique about CustomColors is that it gives you the ability to modify all of your changeable AutoCAD colors, including menu colors, text colors, dialog box colors, and even drawing colors, while running AutoCAD.
CustomColors simulates an AutoCAD screen, complete with all possible objects. At the AutoCAD drawing editor command line, type DLDCOLOR[Enter] to edit the color configuration. Once you enter the utility, you are provided with the following configuration menu at the bottom of the screen:
(O)bject,
(D)rawing,
(P)hysical,
(A)DI reset,
(V)GA reset,
(L)oad,
(S)ave,
(E)xit
The menu items perform the following functions.
Object - Selecting this option will allow you to change the color of any AutoCAD screen object, such as the graphics area background color, the menu area text color, or the border line color.
Select the object whose color you want to change by moving the highlight box around with the left and right cursor control keys and pressing [Enter] when you have highlighted the desired object. Note that a one line description of the object type is displayed at the top of the screen as you move the box around.
Once you have selected the object, another highlight box will appear around the color boxes nearest to the bottom of the screen. These are the physical colors that the video board supports. Use the left and right cursor keys to select the physical color to be used for the object you have selected and press [Enter]. The screen will quickly redraw with the new color selection for the object you have chosen, and you will be back at the start of object selection in case you want to change the color of another object.
Note that at any time during color configuration, you can press the [Esc] key once or twice and return to AutoCAD. Also, pressing the question mark [?] key will provide you with context sensitive help.
Drawing - This option allows you to modify AutoCAD drawing colors 0, 8 and 9, in a fashion similar to the way you change object colors.
When this option is selected, a highlight square appears in the drawing color area of the simulated AutoCAD display. The square can be manipulated using the four cursor keys. You may notice that the drawing color portion of the display is laid out just like the CHROMA drawing supplied with AutoCAD. When you press [Enter], the highlight moves down to the 16 physical colors, just as it does during the object color selection. Using the arrow keys, pick the physical color you want to represent the selected drawing color. Press [Enter] to have your selection take effect.
Physical - choosing the Physical option from the menu allows you to alter the red, green, and blue components of the physical colors. A highlight box will appear in the row of 16 physical colors at the bottom of the screen.
Use the arrow keys to select the color you wish to edit and press [Enter]. Three sliders will appear near the bottom of the display, with the horizontal position of the slider for each of the color components (red, green, or blue - RGB) indicating the relative intensity of the component. You can use the left and right arrow keys to move the slider for the selected component, or type in a number from 0 to 255.
Many graphics boards do not support 255 different intensities for each color component. Therefore, when you enter an intensity, Custom Colors will round it to the nearest intensity which your graphics board supports. For example, VGAs support 64 intensities per RGB color component. This means intensities increase in multiples of 4 (256/64), therefore an intensity of 0 is the same as an intensity of 3.
The up and down arrows allow you to select which component you want to alter. As you manipulate the sliders, all objects on the display that are of the same color as the selected physical color will change in hue. This way you can visually determine the most appropriate setting for your display. Pressing [Enter] will set the RGB values you have selected for the physical color you were modifying.
ADIreset - constructs a default ADI color palette, as defined in the Autodesk Device Interface Driver Development Kit.
VGAreset - constructs a default VGA color palette in the first 16 color entries. The remaining palette colors remain identical to those used for ADI devices.
Load - reloads the color information from the file DLDCOLOR.DAT. It will be loaded from the directory pointed to by DLDCFG (AutoCAD R11), or from the AutoCAD R12 \DRV directory. If DLDCOLOR.DAT cannot be found, an error message will be displayed.
This command is useful because it allows you to go back to your previously edited color configuration in case you have made some mistakes in configuring your colors that you want to undo.
Don't Accidently Wipe Out Your Changes. Selecting ADIreset, VGAreset, or Load will irrevocably wipe out any current color changes you may have made, unless you have just saved your new setting, so use them only when you really need to, such as when you have made so many color changes that you can't seem to get back to a reasonable place and just want to start over.
Save - Saves the current color palette to DLDCOLOR.DAT. It will be saved to the directory pointed to by the DLDCFG environment variable in FASTACAD, or to the \ACAD\DRV (R12) directory if FASTACAD is not used.
Exit - Exits CustomColors. If you have made palette changes, but not saved them, you will be asked if you want to save your changes before exiting.
When running at more than 8 bits-per-pixel (256 colors), setting physical colors via DLDCOLOR will have no visible effect until a SAVE and EXIT occurs.
TurboDLDClassic commands
TurboDLDClassic offers AutoCAD users many features and productivity options. This section alphabetically lists the basic commands found in TurboDLDClassic and provides the correct syntax for their usage. For a brief summary of TurboDLDClassic commands type DLDHELP at the AutoCAD command prompt.
The most important feature of TurboDLDClassic is the addition of a world view called The Big PictureTM or BP for short. Bringing up the BP allows you to view where in the current drawing you are currently located in your active viewport, and it also gives you the ability to dynamically move to another part of the drawing without having to exit the function you're currently executing.
DLDBIGPIC
To call up the Big Picture, at the AutoCAD command line, type DLDBIGPIC[Enter], or double click the right mouse button or button 2 on your digitizer puck. (if you haven't redefined your BP Button double click). This will bring up the BP on the display. You will see cross-hairs and a highlighted section indicating which part of the whole drawing you're currently viewing - the size of the image will be determined by the AutoCAD logical drawing space being used, 15-Bit or 31-Bit. The selection or pick box will have an 'X' through it. Move the mouse/digitizer around to locate your pick box. If you can't see a small box moving, click the left mouse button (the pick button) to size down the pick area. In size mode, the pick box will have a right pointing arrow in it ('-->'). If the contents of the BP are too small to work with, you may increase the size of the image in the window by pressing the [+] key on your numeric keypad this performs an incremental zoom within the BP. Likewise, pressing the [-] key will reduce the size of the contents of the BP. Pressing the [Home] and [End] keys will put the BP into its smallest and largest size, respectively. The smallest BP size is defined as being exactly the same view as that in the viewport referenced by the BP. The largest BP size is defined as the largest image possible without causing a Regen.
The BP pick box is always proportioned to the proper aspect ratio for the current viewport. Clicking the pick button again will put you back into the pick box move mode ('X'). This operation is very similar to using the Zoom Dynamic feature of AutoCAD. Once you have positioned the pick box on the area you would like displayed in the active viewport, click any button other than the pick button to initiate the zoom, or press the [Enter] key. If you want to abort the operation, just hold any button down, other than the pick button, until the BP disappears. You can also hit any key on the keyboard, other than [Enter], to cancel the BP. Note that the BP is updated with new drawing commands, but that moves or erases will not update the image unless BPREFRESH is enabled. A DLDREFRESH or a REGEN will manually update the BP with the current drawing changes.
DLDBPCACHE*
Enables or disables TurboDLDClassic's internal cache for BP features. This cache speeds up TurboDLDClassic's Big Picture functions. DLDBPCACHE is normally disabled. Performance benefits of the BP Cache with will vary from one graphics platform to the next. For example, on VGAs, the performance benefit of the BP Cache is as little as 1%.
DLDBPDIM
Resizing and repositioning the BP can be accomplished by typing this command at the AutoCAD prompt. DLDBPDIM allows you to tell the driver where you want the BP placed and how large you want it to be. The size is limited to being between one-quarter and one-half the width of the display. This command functions like the pan/zoom selection box in the BP, as far as positioning and dimensioning goes. To abort, hold the right mouse button, or any other digitizer button, down until the moving box disappears.
DLDBPFREEZE
Sets the Big Picture (BP) zoom definition area display options. DLDBPFREEZE toggles the Big Picture Zoom Mode parameter in TurboDLDClassic's Expert Configuration Menu.
In a zoomed view of the static BP, as the current viewport is zoomed or panned, Float mode causes the image in the BP to move around within the bird's-eye window, keeping the zoomed viewport area fixed in the center of the bird's-eye. Freeze mode will lock the current BP contents into place to provide a better overall frame of reference.
DLDBPHILIGHT*
Changes the highlight used to display the Big Picture among three modes, Patt Line, XOR Rect, and Both. Patt Lines will use dotted lines to outline the Big Picture pick box. XOR Rect will use a contrasting rectangle to highlight the pick box, and Both will use a combination of Patt Lines and XOR Rect.
DLDBPREFRSH*
This convenience feature of TurboDLDClassic, toggles the Big Picture update mode. If disabled, the BP is updated manually by issuing a DLDREFRESH command. When enabled, DLDBPREFRSH will cause the BP to refresh automatically when an object is drawn or erased. The BP operations therefore will be slower with DLDBPREFRSH enabled.
DLDBPSTATIC
Toggles the BP to stay on the screen at all times. Use this command if you want the BP on the screen in order to conveniently move into it whenever you want to zoom or pan. Typing DLDBPSTATIC will put up the BP at the position you set with DLDBPDIM. Note that the static BP will disappear when other menus pop-up on the screen, and it will also disappear if you draw any objects which may overwrite the BP. With these exceptions, the BP will remain on-screen until you either exit the drawing screen or you type DLDBPSTATIC again.
DLDCOLOR
Invokes CustomColorsTM, Panacea's color configuration program.
DLDCOMPACT
Forces a manual garbage collect of Display List memory thereby returning unused display list memory back to the AutoCAD memory pool.
DLDDCACHE*
This command toggles the TurboDLDClassic drawing cache on and off. The Drawing Cache is a compressed form of the current viewport which speeds pans, zooms and redraws
DLDDLIST*
This command toggles the display list function of TurboDLDClassic on and off.
Please note that if the display list is turned off, you will be running AutoCAD as though you were using a standard non display list driver - pans, zooms and redraws will be MUCH slower with DLDDLIST disabled.
DLDECHO*
Toggles internal TurboDLDClassic command echoing at the AutoCAD command line. When TurboDLDClassic commands are executed via the digitizer or pop-up menus, they generate internal commands which will be displayed at the AutoCAD command line if DLDECHO is enabled. Disable DLDECHO to simplify the command line.
DLDHELP
Provides a list of TurboDLDClassic commands with one-line description of each, within AutoCAD. It's recommended that you flip to the text screen by pressing the <F1> key to view the output.
DLDREFRESH
Refreshes the Big Picture to reflect the most current changes to a drawing. If the static BP is up, it will be updated. If not, the next time the BP is brought up, it will contain a current representation of your drawing, provided no changes were made between the DLDREFRESH command and the DLDBIGPIC command. For Automatic update of the Big Picture, see the DLDBPREFRSH command above.
DLDSTAT
Displays the current TurboDLDClassic status. A listing of the current TurboDLDClassic parameters will be displayed at the AutoCAD command line. A flip to the graphics screen is recommended for this command.
DLDUSAGE
Use DLDUSAGE if you want a to-the-byte breakdown of how memory is being used, specifically for display list processing. DLDUSAGE returns information regarding the memory each viewport is occupying. Since AutoCAD supports multiple viewports, it is possible to have multiple display lists.
DLDVER
Displays the TurboDLDClassic version, serial number and registered user's name at the AutoCAD command line.
DLDVISREGEN*
Toggles between the Fast and Visible Regen modes of TurboDLDClassic. A Fast Regen will create the display list and then display the drawing all at once. A Visible Regen will display the drawing in chunks as the display list is created. This command is a dynamic form of the Regen Mode parameter in the Expert Configuration Menu. Since TurboDLDClassic's Fast Regen mode is faster than AutoCAD's, we highly recommend its use.
Please note that the commands above with a '*' following them, when issued within AutoCAD, will override the selections made during TurboDLDClassic configuration, for the current drawing session only. Exiting AutoCAD and subsequently restarting will cause all feature settings to revert back to those selected in the TurboDLDClassic configuration menu. If you wish to make the current changes permanent, reconfigure TurboDLDClassic.
Memory usage and lists
TurboDLDClassic shares extended memory with AutoCAD via the PharLap Virtual Memory Manager. This means that TurboDLDClassic will automatically page to disk if it uses up all the RAM that AutoCAD has left for its use. See the AutoCAD 'Installation and Performance Guide' for more information on Virtual Memory Management.
Please note that if you start seeing excessive hard disk accesses during PANs, REDRAWs, and ZOOMs while using AutoCAD with TurboDLDClassic, try using the DLDCOMPACT command. If this doesn't affect the amount of disk access it's probably time to add more memory to your system. Contact your AutoCAD dealer for assistance in upgrading your memory.
Regarding display list memory, it's important to realize that TurboDLDClassic speeds up AutoCAD operations by creating a Display List in memory, and sending that list to the graphics board for pans, zooms and redraws. But a display list takes up memory.
How much memory?
For production use, we recommend that at least 1 megabyte is available for TurboDLDClassic. To determine how much memory AutoCAD is using, use the status command while in AutoCAD (refer to the AutoCAD 'Installation and Performance Guide' for more information). The Display List for a simple drawing like the shuttle Columbia might only require 20 Kbytes for the Display List. Complex drawings may require several megabytes. We have seen Display Lists for a drawing range from one-tenth the size of the drawing file to three times the size; in general, the Display List averages about the same as the DWG file size. This means that you should count on the Display List generally taking up as much as twice the DWG file size. Also, complex objects such as circles and text "expand" when translated into display list format, so a drawing with a lot of complex objects and text will have a larger Display List than a simpler drawing.
Keeping the Display List small
Text takes up a disproportionate amount of space in the Display List. To keep the list small, put text in its own layer of the drawing. Then don't display the text layer when editing the rest of the figure. This will keep memory consumption down and speed up PANs, REDRAWs, and ZOOMs.
Read the AutoCAD manuals
The AutoCAD manuals have an excellent section on performance, concentrating on memory usage. To get the most performance out of the program, read the appropriate sections of those manuals as well as this one.
Tips and tricks
Upgrading from older Panacea DLD drivers
Be sure to remove any reference to previous DLD driver commands (FASTACAD calls or SET parameters) or sub-directories that may be in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file or in AutoCAD start-up batch files. Such references could cause AutoCAD and TurboDLDClassic to look in the wrong place for setup information.
If have been using a previous Panacea DLD driver and wish to use the color palette you customized for it with TurboDLDClassic, you may copy the DLDCOLOR.DAT file from your older DLD's sub-directory to the sub-directory you specified during the TurboDLDClassic installation process.
Maneuvering Through AutoCAD
Zooming
When zooming into an image, be aware of your AutoCAD grid snap setting. If you are zoomed extremely far into a drawing and you are having trouble moving your digitizer cursor, you may be snapping to a point which is not part of the zoomed viewport. If the cursor only moves to a single point, or is not on screen at all, turn the grid snap off.
TurboDLDClassic and Paper Space
TurboDLDClassic features do not work in AutoCAD's Paper Space. The execution of any TurboDLDClassic command in Paper Space will result in an error message at the command prompt.
Zoom Dynamic
We do not recommended using ANY TurboDLDClassic features while in the Zoom Dynamic mode of AutoCAD. Because TurboDLDClassic cannot determine when Zoom Dynamic has been initiated, unpredictable results will occur. Use the Big Picture feature of TurboDLDClassic to accomplish the same task as Zoom Dynamic, in a much more efficient fashion.
Switching Color Modes
When switching color modes, (i.e. from 16 to 256 or vice versa) the DLDCOLOR command should be run in order to reconfigure your color palette for the number of colors selected. A black cursor and disappearing crosshairs are both symptoms of a color palette problem.
AutoCAD R12's CONFIG command
Configuring TurboDLDClassic in the middle of a drawing session using the CONFIG command is a bit like exiting and re-starting AutoCAD. If are using the static Big Picture, you will have to re-initialize it after returning from the Configuration menu.
Sticky Cursors
Sometimes, when using the Big Picture, the digitizer cursor will appear to stick to the edge of the bird's-eye. This is normal and is the result of the digitizer puck responding to the whole screen area while the Big Picture only occupies a small portion of the screen. Because of the difference in resolutions between the screen and the digitizer, when the screen cursor enters the Big Picture area, the digitizer puck has more drawing area to cover in order to get to the same location as the screen cursor.
Using AutoCAD Commands
Since TurboDLDClassic is totally transparent to users with respect to using normal AutoCAD commands to REDRAW, PAN, and ZOOM, you still have to suffer from some of AutoCAD's nuances. One of these nuances is that ZOOM ALL and ZOOM EXTENTS both force a REGEN, because AutoCAD does not keep track of various boundaries necessary to avoid the REGENs. And REGENs are rather time-consuming and don't use any display list processing to speed themselves up. One way around this problem is to use another of AutoCAD's built-in features, namely the VIEW command.
When you first load your image and see the whole drawing on the screen at once, just type VIEW Save ALL[Enter], which will save the display position you see under a view named 'All'. Then, after you've done some detailed editing and want to return back to the big picture, type VIEW Restore ALL[Enter], instead of ZOOM All[Enter] or ZOOM Extents[Enter], and the full drawing will be restored to the display at display list speeds, without a REGEN.
Another nuance of AutoCAD's is that if you zoom in too far or pan over too far, you may inadvertently cause a REGEN. AutoCAD again provides a very simple solution: the REGENAUTO command. Just type REGENAUTO Off[Enter] at the AutoCAD command prompt, and automatic REGENs will be disabled. The REGENAUTO setting is also saved as part of your drawing file, so you only need to execute it once per drawing. You may even want to set REGENAUTO off in your ACAD.DWG drawing template so that all your drawings are created with REGENAUTO set off.
Third-Party Software
If you are having trouble with TurboDLDClassic and third-party AutoCAD applications, be sure that the third-party application supports ADI 4.2. In order to use the ADI 4.2 specification, third-party applications require new T-Drivers and therefore must be revised. If an application does not specifically say that it is ADI 4.2 compatible, it probably is not. Check with the manufacturer to be sure.
If your third-party application is ADI 4.2 compatible and you are having trouble using TurboDLDClassic, try running AutoCAD without the third-party application to try to isolate the problem. Also, try the third-party application with the VESA compatible driver shipped with AutoCAD, this will also help to isolate the source of the problem.
Also note that any third-party TSR that needs to access the display may not work properly when using AutoCAD with any advanced ADI display driver, especially if the TSR switches graphics modes. Most TSRs will not support the same graphics platforms as TurboDLDClassic and therefore, will not be able to accommodate mode switching back and forth.
Command summary
This section alphabetically lists the basic commands found in TurboDLDClassic. Commands have been listed alphabetically.
DLDBIGPIC calls up the Big Picture - use digitizer clicks to define an area and zoom into it.
DLDBPCACHE enables or disables the Drawing Cache for TurboDLDClassic advanced features.
DLDBPDIM allows resizing and repositioning of the Big Picture.
DLDBPFREEZE toggles the Big Picture Zoom Mode between Float and Fixed modes.
DLDBPHILIGHT selects the highlight mode used to display the Big Picture.
DLDBPREFRSH enables and Disables the Big Picture automatic update mode.
DLDBPSTATIC toggles the Big Picture to stay on the screen at all times.
DLDCOLOR invokes CustomColorsTM, Panacea's color configuration program.
DLDCOMPACT forces a manual clean-up of Display List memory returning any unused memory back to the AutoCAD memory pool.
DLDDCACHE toggles the TurboDLDClassic drawing cache on and off.
DLDDLIST toggles the display list function of TurboDLDClassic on and off.
DLDECHO toggles internal TurboDLDClassic command echoing at the AutoCAD command line.
DLDHELP provides a list of TurboDLDClassic commands with one-line description of each, within AutoCAD. It's recommended that you flip to the text screen to view the output.
DLDREFRESH refreshes the Big Picture to reflect the most current changes to a drawing.
DLDSTAT displays a listing of the current TurboDLDClassic parameters. A flip to the graphics screen is recommended for this command.
DLDUSAGE gives a to-the-byte breakdown of how memory is being used for display list processing.
DLDVER displays the TurboDLDClassic version, serial number and registered user's name at the AutoCAD command line.
DLDVISREGEN toggles between the Fast and Visible Regen modes of TurboDLDClassic.
Lotus 1-2-3, Symphony, and Report Writer v2.x
To install a Lotus display driver, proceed as follows:
1. Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the option for the Lotus 123 and Symphony drivers and specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\LOTUS).
Note that the following install steps are for v.2.2. Although this driver works for all v.2.x revisions, the install instructions vary slightly for each 2.x version of Lotus.
2. From within the Lotus v. 2.2 sub-directory type:
INSTALL [Enter]
3. From the next menu, select Advanced Options.
4. From the next menu, select Add New Drivers to Library.
5. From the next menu, select Modify Current Driver Set.
6. From the next menu, select one of the display and resolution configurations.
7. From the next menu, select Return To Menu.
8. From the next menu, select Save Changes.
9. Enter the name you have selected for the driver set. We recommend that the driver set name reflect or include the driver's resolution (e.g. 132x50). NOTE: The default driver set name assigned by the program is 123.SET.
You may also create multiple driver sets with different display resolutions. To run Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony with a specific driver set, type:
123 SETNAME [Enter] or
SYMPHONY SETNAME [Enter]
where SETNAME is the name of the desired driver set.
Microsoft Windows 3.1
These instructions install a driver for a single resolution in Windows 3.1. To install drivers for all available resolutions along with the SetRes utility to switch between them, follow the installation instructions in the SetRes section of this manual.
Installing Windows 3.1 display drivers
To install the Windows 3.1 drivers from the DOS prompt, proceed as follows:
1. Insure that Windows 3.1 is already installed on your computer.
2. From your Windows directory, at the DOS prompt, type SETUP[Enter] to run the Windows SETUP.EXE program. Follow the instructions on the screen. At the screen which lists the hardware and software components such as display adapter (e.g. VGA, CGA, etc.), keyboard type, mouse type, etc., go to the Display selection by using cursor keys to move the highlighted bar and press [Enter].
3. From the next menu listing of display options, scroll to the bottom of the list, and highlight the following text:
Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer).
Press [Enter], and when prompted, insert the Windows display driver diskette into drive A and type A:\[Enter].
4. You will see the list of drivers and their associated resolutions, such as:
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 1024x768x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 640x480x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 640x480x256
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 800x600x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 800x600x256
5. Highlight by moving the cursor to the desired display driver, and then press [Enter].
If you are using the Japanese Windows driver disk, please reference the system directory. For example, type the following: A:\SYSTEM [Enter]
6. Continue with the remainder of the SETUP procedure.
To install the Windows 3.1 drivers from within Windows, proceed as follows:
1. Insure that Windows 3.1 is already installed on your computer and start Windows.
2. From the Main Window of the Program Manager run the Windows 3.1 Setup program.
3. Select Change Systems Settings... from the Options menu of the Setup program.
4. Click on the down arrow at the right side of the Display: line. Scroll to the end of the list of available display drivers and select Other display (Requires disk from OEM)....
5. Insert the Windows Display Driver diskette into drive A and type A:\ as the pathname, then click on OK.
6. You will see the list of available drivers and their associated resolutions, such as:
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 1024x768x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 640x480x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 640x480x256
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 800x600x16
CIRRUS64xx vx.x, 800x600x256
7. Highlight by moving the cursor to the desired display driver, and then click on OK.
If you are using the Japanese Windows driver disk, please reference the system directory. For example, type the following: A:\SYSTEM [Enter]
8. Continue with the remainder of the setup procedure. The changes will not take effect until Windows is restarted.
For Japanese Microsoft Windows drivers:
When changing color, resolution, or font size from Windows setup, you must type in the path after you have selected a particular driver option. For example: type A:\SYSTEM (the CIRRUS LOGIC Japanese driver disk has to be in drive A:, and this is the first time you install this option).
or
Type C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM (this display option has been installed previously and you want to use it now).
The PORTRAIT.DRV driver is not supported in the CIRRUS LOGIC Japanese Windows drivers.
Installing Windows NT display drivers:
1. Start Windows NT.
2. From the MAIN window of the Program Manager run the Windows NT Setup program.
3. Select Change Systems Settings from the Options menu of Setup.
4. Click on the down arrow at the right side of the DISPLAY: line. Scroll to the end of the list of available display drivers and select OTHER display (requires disk from hardware manufacturer).
5. Insert the Windows NT display driver diskette into drive A: and type A:\[Enter] as the pathname, then click on OK.
6. You will see the list of available drivers, their associated resolution and monitor refresh rates, such as:
CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 640x480, 16 colors 60Hz
CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 640x480, 256 colors 60Hz
CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 800x600, 16 colors 56Hz/60Hz CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 800x600, 256 colors 56Hz/60Hz
CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 1024x768, 16 colors Interlaced CIRRUS 6440 v1.10 1024x768, 256 colors Interlaced
7. Highlight by moving the cursor to the desired display driver, click on OK, and then click on Close.
8. Continue with the remainder of the setup procedure. The changes will not take effect until the computer is restarted.
9. After you have installed the Windows NT driver, to select another display resolution, follow steps 2 and 3 above, then click on the down arrow on the right side of the DISPLAY: line to select the desired resolution from the list of available display drivers.
OS/2 2.0
This installation guide assumes the user is familiar with the mouse interface of the OS/2 2.0 Desktop Shell environment. If additional instructions are needed, please consult the OS/2 Tutorial in the Information folder.
To install OS/2 2.0 PM Display Driver
Boot the computer with MS-DOS (this can be done with a floppy diskette or by using the OS/2 Boot Manager).
Run CLMode to select the proper Monitor Type for your monitor.
Make sure that the CIRRUS LOGIC OS/2 Drivers Diskette is not write protected and insert it into the diskette drive. Change to the floppy drive and run the CLSVGA.EXE utility by typing CLSVGA.EXE ON[ENTER]. CLSVGA will create a new SVGADATA.PMI file containing the correct video timings for your monitor. It is very important that the hardware be configured correctly before running this procedure. The video state will be saved only for the current display type. In other words, if CLSVGA is run while in panel only mode, the resulting file will not be correct for CRT only mode or SimulScan. If you need to change the type of display that you are running OS/2 from, change to the correct display type and execute step 2 again.
Re-boot the computer to start OS/2.
Save a copy of the BVHSVGA.DLL in \OS2\DLL.
Open a DOS session by double clicking on a DOS Full Screen icon from the OS/2 Command Prompts folder. The Command Prompts icon is in the OS/2 System folder.
Move to the \OS2\DLL directory by typing at the DOS prompt CD \OS2\DLL[Enter].
Type COPY BVHSVGA.DLL BVHSAVE.DLL /B [Enter] at the DOS prompt to make a backup copy of BVHSVGA.DLL.
Invoke OS/2's Device Driver Install utility to copy device drivers from the Driver and Utilities for OS/2 diskette to the hard disk.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities for OS/2 diskette in drive A:.
Double click on the Device Driver Install icon in the System Setup folder. The System Setup icon is in the OS/2 System folder.
Click on the Install button from the OS/2 2.0 Device Driver Installation pop up window. The Select Device Drivers pop up window will display a list of device drivers such as:
VGA - 640x480x16 (Panel/SimulScan/CRT)
Super VGA - 800x600x16 (CRT Only)
Super VGA - 1024x768x16 (CRT Only)
To assist in determining what resolutions your video system supports, refer to the 'Video Modes' section of the CLMode documentation in this manual.
Select the device driver to be installed from the list and click on the OK button. Device drivers are copied to the following directories
C:\OS2\DLL\BVHSVGA.DLL
C:\OS2\SVGADATA.PMI
C:\CLOS2DRV\DISPLAY.DLL
C:\CLOS2DRV\VCL6420.SYS
Click on the Exit button, then the Yes button. If the current DISPLAY.DLL is in use, a dialog box will pop up to notify the user that changes will be in effect on the next reboot. Click the OK button to exit the installation utility.
Modify the CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory so that OS/2 will install the correct device driver on the next reboot.
Click on the OS/2 System Editor icon from the Productivity folder which resides in the OS/2 System folder.
Select Open from the File menu. Open CONFIG.SYS from the root directory.
Change the following lines:
On the line that begins
LIBPATH=.;C:\OS2\DLL...
insert C:\CLOS2DRV so that the line reads LIBPATH=C:\CLOS2DRV;.;C:\OS2\DLL...
Change the line
SET VIDEO_DEVICES=VIO_VGA
to
SET VIDEO_DEVICES=VIO_SVGA
Change the line
SET VIO_VGA=DEVICE(BVHVGA)
to
SET VIO_SVGA=DEVICE(BVHVGA,BVHSVGA)
Change the line
SET DEVICE=C:\OS2\MDOS\VVGA.SYS
to
SET DEVICE=C:\CLOS2DRV\VCL6420.SYS
Select Save from the File menu and save the changes.
Double click on the SYSTEM icon to exit the editor.
Shutdown the system and reboot for the changes to take effect.
To install Windows 3.0 driver for OS/2 2.0:
This section assumes that the WIN-OS/2 Support has been installed. If that option has not been selected at the initial OS/2 installation, please use the Selective Install utility that is in the System Setup folder to first install WIN-OS/2 Support.
1. If you do not currently have a WIN-OS/2 session running, start one.
Open a WIN-OS/2 session by double clicking on a WIN-OS/2 icon from the OS/2 Command Prompts folder. The Command Prompts icon is in the OS/2 System folder.
2. Run Install to copy the WIN-OS/2 Drivers and SetRES Utility to the hard disk.
In the Program Manager, choose File Run.
Specify the diskette drive where the Drivers and Utilities for OS/2 diskette is inserted and run the install program.
Type A:\INSTALL[Enter]
3. When prompted, specify to copy the files to the \OS2\MDOS\WINOS2 directory.
4. The resolution may now be selected by running the SetRES Utility. Execute SetRES by double clicking on the SetRES icon. Use the SetRES utility to select either 16 or 256 colors and the desired resolution for future Win-OS/2 sessions.
For help on the SetRES utility, select Help from the program menu.
Microsoft Word
The high resolution Microsoft Word 5.0 and 5.5 display drivers supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA supports both high resolution text and graphics. When using a Microsoft Mouse with the MS Word driver, note that your mouse driver must be version 7.0 or above.
Installing Word display drivers
To install the Word high resolution text driver supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, follow these instructions:
If you have not already done so, install Microsoft Word onto your computer system. Follow the instructions supplied with Word. When asked for a screen display type, choose IBM Video Graphics Array (VGA).
Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the option for the Microsoft Word drivers and specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\WORD5).
The new driver is now installed, and to use it, run Word as you normally would. To view and change the screen resolutions in Word 5.0, select Options, move the cursor to display mode, and press [F1]. Choose the desired screen resolution from the list presented. To view and change the screen resolutions in Word 5.5, choose Preferences from the View menu, and select the desired screen resolutions from Display Mode.
A sub-menu will appear, listing all the choices of resolutions supported by the CIRRUS LOGIC text driver. select the desired resolution.
WordPerfect 5.1
The high resolution WordPerfect 5.1 driver supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA supports both high resolution text and graphics modes. WordPerfect allows graphics and text drivers to be set up separately, so be sure to install both of these drivers.
Installing WordPerfect 5.1 Display Drivers
To install the WordPerfect high resolution text driver supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, follow these instructions:
If you have not already done so, install WordPerfect onto your computer system. Follow the instructions supplied with WordPerfect.
Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the option for the WordPerfect drivers and specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\WP51).
Start WordPerfect, and go into SETUP by typing [Shift-F1].
Choose Display [2], then text screen type by pressing [3].
Move the cursor to where CIRRUS LOGIC VGA appears on the list, and choose SELECT.
A sub-menu will appear, listing all the choices of resolutions supported by the CIRRUS LOGIC text driver. Select the desired resolution.
To install the WordPerfect high resolution graphics driver supplied with your CIRRUS LOGIC VGA, follow these instructions:
If you have not already done so, install WordPerfect onto your computer system. Follow the instructions supplied with WordPerfect.
Run the CIRRUS LOGIC installation program (INSTALL.EXE), and choose the option for the WordPerfect drivers and specify the drive and directory where you want them copied to (such as C:\WP51).
3. Start WordPerfect, and go into SETUP by typing [Shift-F1].
4. Choose Display [2], then graphics screen type by pressing [2].
5. Move the cursor to where CIRRUS LOGIC VGA appears on the list, and choose SELECT.
6. A sub-menu will appear, listing all the choices of resolutions supported by the CIRRUS LOGIC graphics driver. Select the desired resolution.
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Index
1
1-2-3, 58
3
3D Studio, 40
A
AutoCAD, 29
ADI 4.2, 29
configuration, 32
CustomColors, 43
Release 11/386, 30
Release 12, 30
TurboDLDClassic, 29
AUTOEXEC.BAT, 21
AutoShade v2.0, 39
AVE Render, 42
B
BBS, 2
bold font, 7, 21
C
CLMode, 7, 28
Advanced, 8
exit, 12
help, 11
Mode Preview, 11
monitor type, 8
status, 11
video modes, 11
CLVESA, 19
CRT, 26
CustomColors, 43
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DOS, 1
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FCC, 6
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installation, 2, 3, 27
Introduction, 1
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Japanese Windows, 60
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LCD, 7
Lotus, 58
Lotus 1-2-3, 58
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Microsoft Windows, 59
Windows 3.1, 59
Microsoft Word, 67
MS-DOS, 1
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OS/2 2.0, 63
installation, 63
Windows 3.0, 65
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Panel, 7, 26
PC-DOS, 1
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SetRES, 22
help, 23
installation, 22
Simul, 7, 26
Switcher, 7, 17
Symphony, 58
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TurboDLDClassic, 29
3D Studio, 40
AutoShade v2.0, 39
AVE Render, 42
commands, 46
CustomColors, 43
installation, 31
Tips and tricks, 53
V
VESA, 19
VGA, 1
W
Windows, 59
Japanese Windows, 60
Microsoft Windows, 59
Windows NT, 61
Windows NT, 61
WinPanel, 7, 24
Word, 67
WordPerfect, 68
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.