SUPPORT
Solutions
to some problems you may encounter with the MagicClips
CDROM
For helpful instructions and
numerous tips, please see the README or CDSETUP.TXT file on the CDROM.
Ot you can contact me directly at MagicClipsNOTO@SPAMaol.com
(remove the words "NOTO SPAM" from the address before
sending).
All the problems can be traced to the following issues:
The CD won't install. The CD autostarts, the install screen comes up, I click on install - I get a dialog that says the program is searching the hard disk for other Kudo executables, I click OK, another OK comes up, another OK comes up, then the system locks or crashes. Solution:
Bypass the Kudo autoplay by depressing the shift key when you insert the CDROM. Start the Kudo installer by double clicking with the left mouse button on (CDROM Drive Letter):\WIN_KUDO\SETUP32\SETUP.EXE from the right side of the Windows File Explorer. This should install the new version of Kudo Catalog Reader on your drive.
Having difficulty importing TIFF images in Print Shop©. Broderbund© Print Shop© products generally support only 256 color format images. Therefore some of the Print Shop© series cannot directly import MagicClips© images because they are millions of colors. To import into Print Shop© software, you must first convert them into 256 color images (such as .PCX) in another image editing program. Print Shop Ensemble 3© DOES work, however, with the Object Add, Import command without having to convert the images first. (from Broderbund technical help online site at http://www.broderbund.com/support/faq-ps.html#ps-3.)
Placing images from the Kudo Image Browser© into own Windows 95© program. In Windows 95© you may drag and drop the image into those programs that support it, such as Microsoft Word©. Simply start your MagicClips© CDROM and turn to the area in the catalog where the desired image appears. Then start the program where you want the image to be placed. Resize the program border so that the image in the browser and your program are both visible. Point at the image with your cursor, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the cursor to the program window. Let go of the button when the cursor changes shape (such as into a square), either within the document window, or in the title bar at the top. Wait a moment while the file copies, and then you will see it appear in your program.
Viewing the images in Kudo Image Browser©. After you have installed the browser, you may access the image folders simply by clicking on Win95©'s Start button, sliding the cursor to Programs, then to S. Husting's Magic Clips, then click on the category you are looking for. If you wish to view another category without closing the browser, click on File, then Open, then go to the drive of your CDROM. The browser folders are labeled with a .KDB extension. Double-click on any file with that extension and it will display.
Accessing the images from within own Windows 95© graphics program. Many Windows© programs are drag-and-drop compatible. If yours is, then insert the MagicClips© CD and go to the image of your choice. Start your Windows© program and resize the screen to reveal the Kudo image browser image. Click on the image with the left mouse button, hold down, then drag the image to your other program. When the cursor changes into a square (either in the document window or when over the title bar), then let go. The time you will have to wait for the computer to transfer the image will depend on the image size, CDROM drive, and computer speed.
Accessing Ray Dream© 3D images from the MagicClips CDROM. Insert the MagciClips© CDROM in your CD drive. Open your Ray Dream© program. Click on File, then Open, then go to your CD drive. You will find the 3D models under [cdrom drive]:/Images/3dfiles and [cdrom drive]:/Headings/3dfiles with .RD3 or .RD4 extensions. If your Ray Dream© version is 5.0 or higher, then check that the File Types section of the Open dialog box has these .RD3 or .RD4 file types displaying. (Click the down arrow, click on its scroll bar until you see the extensions displayed. Click on the extension.) Then you should be able to find the files under [cdrom drive]:/Images/3dfiles and [cdrom drive]:/Headings/ 3dfiles. The other categories do not have 3D files listed under them because they are already composed of files in [cdrom drive]:/Images/3dfiles. Further notes: If you use the [cdrom drive]:/Headings/3dfiles, you will likely find your font different from that used in the illustrations because Ray Dream© does not save the font files with its own files. In some cases you may find models without surface textures or images.
The same image file seems to be repeated too many times. The files are in different sizes. Originally, the different file's versions were placed in different folders. When they were added to the browser for the CDROM, though, they were all lumped together. Look at the number accompanying the image in the browser and you will find large numbers and smaller numbers. These indicate whether they are high resolution for commercial printing, or low resolution for home printer printing, depending on the image.
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