Error message when rendering

Draft Patrick · May 28, 2012, 04:59:36 PM

The requirements for Photoshop or Turbocad, for example are for specific rendering works, not for general rendering.
For example, with TC v19, in order to use the Redsdk GPU-accelerated display mode, you'll need some specific VC / chipsets. The specs, brands and models are in a "Read me" file that comes with the program. And in addition, TC V19 comes in 2 "flavors" 32 and 64 bits and this makes a big difference

Now, in the Turbofloorplan case, any Video card with OpenGL driver and at least 64 MB RAM (128 MB or greater dedicated graphics card recommended) will do. The OpenGL driver is related with the card specs, so, if the card fits the specs, the open GL level will fit TFP.

Pat

Burgo · May 28, 2012, 05:43:10 PM

A little further progress.
Following Allan's lead, creating a project folder in the main TFP directory has solved the warning message when the Program Settings Dialogue Box is closed.
The Basic rendering saga, following Doug & Pats lead, basic render has progressed a little further, it now produces a cstmp.tga file on completion of the render. I have no idea what the file is but it won't open with any applications I am running. Does this complicate the situation more or is it providing a clue.
Again, many thanks for your help.
Bob

Draft Patrick · May 28, 2012, 07:28:14 PM

Bob,

a *.tga file is a Targa File format. There are several programs that can open this type of file --> Photoshop, Photoimpact, Serif, etc
If you wish, post the file. I will be glad to open it and convert to jpg , so we can see the results

Pat

Burgo · May 28, 2012, 07:58:15 PM

Pat, I tried to open with Photoshop but go an error message. Is there a reason why basic render produced this type of file as I saved it as a jpg file before I rendered?

Burgo · May 28, 2012, 08:07:50 PM

Just a thought, would the render settings be impacting on the basic render? and what would you recommend.

Allan Chesney · May 28, 2012, 11:27:19 PM

Hi Bob,

Basic produces the tga file as a temp file - you are not intended to open it as it vanishes when the image is finished as a bmp or jpg.

The render settings are basically for Advanced althought daylight will affect Basic of course as will the Global settings.

Earlier I asked if you had ticked the 'Render to File' box and told it where you wanted to save the file to. These may make a difference. It is bes to browse to an address to save and choose JPG. BMP will create a much larger file which is important to avoid if you are posting it on the forum.

Allan

Burgo · May 29, 2012, 04:43:56 PM

Thanks Allan, yes I have ticked the render to file box and nominated a file location.
I am giving up on this one, but many thanks to all who have tried to help solve the issue.

Doug.S · May 29, 2012, 08:37:31 PM

We don't give up easily because we all learn from each other.

Tracking down problems to resolution is like solving a mystery....and hard to walk away from it.

Did you set file location OK in program setup to save to a projects folder and has the error warning gone away?

Burgo · May 30, 2012, 05:26:51 PM

Doug, I usually don't give up, but this one has beat me and I don't have the time and further energy to proceed. Maybe a new video card might be the easiest solution.
Yes the error warning was solved by creating a projects folder.
Many thanks for your help.
Bob

Draft Patrick · May 30, 2012, 05:40:17 PM

Bob,

Just a note: if you decide to buy a new video card, keep in mind that not all the video cards / mnanufacturers offer support and new drivers for Windows XP (your OS, as per your post)
Last month, one of my customers got a new video card. The box states that it works with XP, however the last driver for this card is from 2009 so it doesn't work with the current drivers of the remaining hardware / software.
Actually, this might be the main problem in your case

Pat

Burgo · May 30, 2012, 06:44:45 PM

Pat, thanks for the advice.

Allan Chesney · May 30, 2012, 09:09:24 PM

Hi Bob,

If you you do decide to proceed any further with this at any time and need more guidance, and since you and I are in Australia, we could probably exchange phone numbers and accomplish things quicker that way. I don't think Pat would mind either if your were to email him direct. He is going to be more use to you in this than me however, as I am not a techo when it comes the the hardware side of things.

You can use the Personal Message option to contact us both and share numbers I you want to do so at any time.

Allan

Burgo · May 31, 2012, 04:30:33 PM

Thanks Allan, if i decide to proceed further I will contact your via email.

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