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The latest alpha
release is:
artstream 2.1a2-2 tardistfor
Irix 6.5 Try it, you'll like it.
If
you are currently viewing from a Silicon Graphics host, to automatically
perform a complete installation on your current host, simply click on the Artstream
icon, or on the appropriate "tardist" link below.
Manual
installation on a different machine
For
a manual installation on a different machine than the download destination, proceed
through the following steps:
With
the cursor over the appropriate "tardist" link, select the "Save
Link As..." option from your browser, and save to your selected location.
Create a new directory
(folder) on the destination Silicon Graphics machine, then move the "tardist"
archive the new directory. (The location of the folder is not significant as the
installation places all files in specific locations).
From
a Unix shell, attach to the folder containing the archive, "cd /mypath/myfolder",
then unpack the archive with the command "tar xvf artstream.tardist".
Open the Software
Manager from the System ToolChest, and drag the new folder into the Software Manager
drop pocket. Press the Lookup button after the folder has been dropped.
Root privileges are needed for installation.
Proceed
with the SoftwareManager dialog.
License Instructions
After
installation, to obtain the Artstream-Irix license, perform the following:
Install
the returned license using the Irix License Manager from Toolchest->System->License
Manager. Select the Licenses: FlexLM NodeLock Licence option, and
cut and past the corresponding fields from the license request reply.
Try
out the sample docs in /usr/share/Artstream/docs for starters.
Enabling backing store Artstream requires
backing store to be enabled on the X server. Instructions on how to enable
this feature for various server environments is summarized in our enabling
backing store page.
Please
read the brief release notes before running the
application.
Older, (IrisGL), platforms,
i.e. Indy and Indigo2 with IRIX 6.2 are also supported, but with
a reduced illustration feature set. Also versions 2.0b12 and later require
a true 24 bit visual.
Installation Prerequisites
If not already a
member, a free membership to Silicon
Surf may be needed to obtain some or all of these prerequisite systems.
Complete distribution.
Only Irix6.5 is supported. Older releases running on previous O.S.'s are
available by request. Current patch sets, and specific N32libraries are required for O.S. version prior to 6.5.
Wacom driver for
Wacom tablet use.
Complete
distribution: Verify that your local byte
count exactly matches that listed above for the selected distribution.
For those not familiar with the Unix shell, file size information
can be obtained from the directory view by selecting the file using
the 1st mouse button, then pressing the 3rd mouse button and releasing
on the "Get Info" menu item.
Irix
6.5: The newest version of Irix is available
at no cost to SGI customers with current support contracts via the
TAC line at 1-800-800-4744(4SGI). On systems without support, the
O.S. upgrade can be purchased from SGI telesales in the U.S. at 1-800-800-7441
at a price of $600.00 U.S. for the Advanced Workstation
Environment version. Other countries can purchase Irix 6.5 from
the telesales office indicated in the SGI
global sites list.
Wacom
driver: For those wishing to use a stylus
and tablet, Artstream provides full support for the features on
Wacom ArtPad II, ArtZ and Intuos tablets. Current SGI drivers for
these products can be obtained from the Wacom Web site: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/driver.html.
Those
not running an Irix 6.5.x version will need to be concerned with the following
prerequsites, or will need to install Irix 6.5.x.
Current
patch set: Numerous patches have been
released for the 6.3 and 6.4 versions of Irix. In most cases
only small parts of the entire patch set are required for Artstream,
however it is easiest to avoid confusion by simply installing the
entire patch set if possible. Since these patch sets are 200+ MB,
they should be obtained on CD, and are available even without support
contracts from the SGI TAC line at 1-800-800-4744(4SGI) in the USA,
or the Technical Assistance Center of each country indicated in
the SGI global sites list.
If, for some reason, it is difficult to obtain these patches, contact
support@mediascape.com
for information on smaller incremental changes that may be needed
for your specific system.
N32
libraries: Conflicts will be indicated
bySoftwareManager if the n32 version of required
libraries have not been installed. A full inventory of installed
software can be viewed with the Manage Installed Software
option of the SoftwareManager. If installation of
any n32 version of a library is necessary, be sure that the sw32
version of the product is selected.
SGI ImageVisionTM
library, il_eoe.sw32 3.1.1 or later. Use showprods
il_eoe to determine your current version.
Available
on the standard 6.3 and 6.4 eoe distributions. Available as
a maintenance CD for 6.2.
SGI ViewKit
library, version 1.5.2 may be required, depending
on a system's patch level. If conflicts occur during installation
that reference ViewKit, then obtain this upgrade. Use showprods
ViewKit_eoe to determine your current version.
Available
on the 6.5 eoe distribution, and as a maintenance CD for 6.2,
6.3 & 6.4.
