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Roland Picza PIX-3 User's Manual Supplement

For macintosh users

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System requirements for the Mac OS
version of the software
Computer
A Power Macintosh, or PowerBook with a PowerPC proces-
sor.
System
Mac OS 7.5 or higher
System Memory
20 MB or more of free memory (40 MB or more recom-
mended)
Hard Disk
Dr.PICZA for Mac OS: 3 MB or more of free space
MODELA PLAYER for Mac OS: 3 MB or more of free space
Floppy Disk Driver
The 3-1/2" floppy disk driver is required to install from 2HD
floppy disk.
Mac OS, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in
the USA and other countries.
PowerPC is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
For Macintosh users
This document contains information about using the PIX-3 with a Macintosh.
Macintosh users should also read through the PIX-3 User's Manual.
In addition to the included items described in the user's manual, the software listed below is also
included.
Dr.PICZA for Mac OS (Dr.PICZA for Mac OS Disk: 1 piece)
MODELA PLAYER for Mac OS (MODELA PLAYER for Mac OS Disk: 1 piece)
User's Manual Supplement

Table of Contents

Setting up and connection ............................................. 2
Installing the software .................................................... 3
Starting Dr. PICZA .......................................................... 4
Selecting a communication port ..................................... 4
Starting scanning ........................................................... 5
Saving scanned data ..................................................... 6
- For further information, please read the PIX-3 User's
Manual.
- For more details about Dr. PICZA for Mac OS and
MODELA PLAYER for Mac OS, please see the help
files.
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Summary of Contents for Roland Picza PIX-3

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The 3-1/2" floppy disk driver is required to install from 2HD floppy disk. Mac OS, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries. PowerPC is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION...
  • Page 2: Setting Up And Connection

    Setting up and connection Do not use with any electrical power Install on a stable surface. supply that does not meet the Failure to do so may result in ratings displayed on the AC adapter. falling of the unit, Use with any other power supply may lead leading to injury.
  • Page 3: Installing The Software

    • Make sure the power to the Macintosh and the PIX-3 is switched off before connecting the cables. • The cable is available separately. Use a cable with the following specifications. Crossover serial cable Mini-DIN 8-pin male connector - D-sub 25-pin male connector Mini-Din D-sub25P Apple crossover cable (JCRC01 compliant)
  • Page 4: Starting Dr. Picza

    Choose where to install the program and click [Install]. Installation starts. When installation finishes, click [Quit]. Starting Dr. PICZA Double-click the [Dr.PICZA] icon. About Help If you're unsure how perform an operation while you're working, taking a look at Help can find the answer. If you're using Dr.
  • Page 5: Starting Scanning

    Starting scanning Setting scanning conditions and starting scanning Do not place hands near the z unit while in operation. Doing so may result in injury. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown. Make the settings for scanning resolution, the minimum height of the surface to be scanned, and the scanning quality. Open the [File] menu and choose [New].
  • Page 6: Saving Scanned Data

    Setting the scanning area If you wish to limit the scanning area, such as in cases where you wish to scan only a portion of an object, make the settings as described below. Click [Scanning Area] in the Controller window. The [Scanning Area] dialog appears. Make the settings for the scanning area.
  • Page 7 Saving scanned data Click and choose [Save]. The dialog appears. Choose the desired location for saving the file, enter a file name, and click [SAVE]. If you want to export the data, please refer to the Help screens for Dr. PICZA. Cutting scan data with the modeling machine to make a 3D object Click and choose [Open].
  • Page 8 Select the direction of the object Select the direction to be used for cutting the object. In the figure, cutting from above is selected. Set the dimension Make the setting for object's size. Drag the spin dial up or down, or enter a numerical value.