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Re: SW/Duke Build question

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From: JS
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 00:00
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Thanks for the advice but I already foresaw this problem.  When you are
outside of a sector, Build tells you and won't even let you switch.

I've also tried to change from 800x600 to 640x480 and 32 bit color to 16 bit
high color.

Any more thoughts?

Astro wrote:

> sounds like you're trying to switch modes outside of a valid
> sector- non-build-nerd-translation:  you have to be in a room,
> not in empty space.  hope this helps.
>
> JS wrote:
>
> > I am trying to work with Build to modify a level.  This is the first
> > time I have ever tried to do anything with Build so I will admit to be a
> > total novice.
> >
> > I am having a problem going from 2D to 3D mode.  The directions say
> > press the enter key on the numeric KP.  When I do this, I get a black
> > screen with a cursor cross in the middle and a number in the upper left
> > hand corner.  If I move the mouse, the cursor cross moves and leaves a
> > white trail of crosses behind it leaving the screen white.
> >
> > Thinking that Build is really a DOS based program, I have tried to
> > launch it after restarting in MS-DOS.  Same thing happened though.
> > Does anyone have any idea on what is going wrong here?  I am using a 333
> > K6-2 and Win98.  Also a Logitech wireless KB/Mouse combo.
> >
> > I am not trying to acutally build a new level but just trying to tweak
> > some existing levels by adding some weapons here and there.
> >
> > Sorry for the post to multiple groups but I'm not sure where the Build
> > experts hang out
> >
> > Jim
>
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