Microsoft KB Archive/163978

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PRB: SGI Scene Information Converts To Cubes On NT Machine
Last reviewed: February 20, 1997

Article ID: Q163978

The information in this article applies to:


 * Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.01, 3.51

SYMPTOMS
When you copied scene information from an SGI machine, your models were replaced with cubes.

CAUSE
Possible Cause 1

You may be experiencing a permissions problem.

Possible Cause 2

If you are using PC-NFS, the Do Not Change Case option may not be  selected.

Possible Cause 3

Your network or hardware configuration may not conform to NT  specifications.

RESOLUTION
Solution for Cause 1

Make sure you have the proper permissions for the scene files you are trying to access.

Solution for Cause 2

To check that you have selected the Do Not Change Case option for File/Directory Create or Rename in Control Panel>PC-NFS Config>Default Drive options.

Solution for Cause 3

Call your hardware dealer for configuration questions.