@Thomas: if you are getting errors (of the type: *** Error in `/usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Application/bin/XSI.bin': free(): invalid size: 0x000000000b0d3f90 *** ) then you need to give xsi the correct folder permissions
On 29 September 2013 12:35, Jon Swindells <squi...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can't honestly disagree with you Mirko. > > It's only really in regards to xsi though. maya*, modo, houdini, nuke, > mari, blender and others are all vastly better on linux it's not even funny > > > *not if you want vp2.0 though > > > On 29 September 2013 12:21, Mirko Jankovic <mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Honestly I still think that it is cheaper, faster and nerve saving to >> actually get windows and install without problems, then to have to hire >> Linux pro just to install software and then try to keep it working without >> problems :) >> >> >> On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Thomas Volkmann < >> li...@thomasvolkmann.com> wrote: >> >>> Congratulations! You will be nominated for this years life-achievement >>> award! >>> Can you save scenes and reopen them? >>> >>> cheers, >>> thomas >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 09/29/2013 06:32 AM, Jon Swindells wrote: >>> >>> just some notes from the past week or so on getting 2014 installed and >>> working >>> well in Mint 15 Cinnamon. >>> >>> Most of this info, if not all, is available on the webs (most of it on >>> Stephen's blog) but, as i used >>> the list extensively when looking for answers, i though this would be >>> the appropriate place for my notes. >>> >>> ########################################## >>> NOTES: >>> update everything BEFORE proprietry driver: // wasn't obvious to my >>> win-centric mindset >>> sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade && sudo apt-get >>> dist-upgrade >>> //reboot into new kernel if tehre is one >>> // headers >>> sudo apt-get install -y linux-headers-$(uname -r) >>> >>> i needed cuda but if you don't, go with the os nvidia drivers. >>> xsi/maya worked best with 310's for me, later drivers gave me segfaults >>> in xsi - quite >>> possibly due to conflicting ogl linkage. >>> >>> ############################ CUDA ############################ >>> only needed for cuda dev (ie, you only need this install if you plan on >>> compiling your own cuda apps) >>> >>> https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads >>> i used the 5.5 ubuntu 12.10 .run version. now i know a bit more, i think >>> the deb package would be easier >>> all round. ah well. live and learn >>> >>> the installer always crapped out if i didn't split/unpack it: >>> sh cuda*.run -extract=/path/to/extract/dir/ >>> >>> drivers : NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-319.37 >>> cuda : cuda-linux64-rel-5.5.22-16488124 >>> samples : cuda-samples-linux-5.5.22-16488124 >>> !!! 5.5 toolkit installs and compiles fine with gcc 4.7. no need to >>> build or altenate 4.6!!! >>> >>> //install Driver, cuda then samples >>> >>> drop to a cmd shell (ctr+alt + F2) >>> stop x server: >>> sudo service mdm stop ##cinnamon/mate >>> ## obviously ## sudo cp /etc/default/grub /etc/default/grub__bak >>> sudo nano /etc/default/grub >>> add or change GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT : >>> GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet nouveau.modeset=0" >>> Save, close nano >>> sudo update-grub >>> sudo reboot ## i blacklisted the other drivers before rebooting >>> >>> at log in prompt drop to a shell again,stop the mdm and: >>> sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf >>> add to the end: >>> blacklist amd76x_edac >>> blacklist vga16fb >>> blacklist nouveau >>> blacklist rivafb >>> blacklist NVidiafb >>> blacklist rivatv >>> save and quit nano >>> if you had previous nvidia drivers: ## i didn't >>> sudo apt-get remove --purge NVidia* >>> >>> install driver: >>> sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-x64-319.37.run >>> registered with DKMS >>> NO to 32 bit libs ## if you want 32bit support, >>> ## you'll need to do some shennanigans with xsi to >>> ## stop it segfaulting (see below) >>> yes to run the xconfig util ## always failed for me but they still >>> went in fine every time - permissions ?? >>> it once asked me to remove nouveau - it failed. did it above anyway >>> >>> Reboot and you should be good to go. >>> >>> >>> http://docs.nvidia.com/cuda/cuda-getting-started-guide-for-linux/index.html#runfile-installation >>> !!! pts 5 & 7 !!! >>> libGL.so <-- this puppy is the cause of most startup segfaults, xsi >>> typically can't find it >>> >>> cuda would only install from cmd shell with mdm stopped. >>> >>> samples went in without issue every time (from desktop even) >>> >>> i used ~/.bashrc to export required paths: >>> export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/cuda-5.5/bin >>> export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/local/cuda-5.5/lib64:/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH >>> >>> >>> >>> XSI PRE-INSTALL NOTES: >>> deps: tcsh, alien lsb gamin ## i didn't make a note of these but you'll >>> know instantly if you don't have the right dependencies for install >>> extra downloads: >>> ##the adlm that comes with 2014 sp2 will not install for me no matter >>> what i do >>> http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/nlm11.11_ipv4_linux64.tar.gz >>> tar xzvf nlm11.11_ipv4_linux64.tar.gz >>> use alien on the rpms >>> sudo alien -ci "rpmsFrom_nlm11.11_ipv4_linux64" ## include scripts >>> and install (dkpg -i) >>> >>> >>> the setup script references /usr/lib64, doesn't exist on mint so - >>> >>> ln -s /usr/lib /usr/lib64 ## or change the setup script >>> >>> mental ray: >>> sudo mkdir /usr/tmp/ >>> sudo chmod a+wr /usr/tmp/ >>> ## or simlink to /tmp, up to you >>> >>> make sure _setup has the right permissions (note the underscore) >>> (chmod +x ) >>> tcsh >>> sudo sh setup >>> i used network for my server type but this: >>> >>> http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/Installation_Help/enu/2014/Help/0161-Product_161/0538-Softimag538/0539-Softimag539/0540-Softimag540/0541-Installi541 >>> leads me to believe that you could probably use a standalone edu license >>> in 2014 ala maya >>> >>> setup usually goes ok but with errors: >>> Error: Application/bin/cmdreg -f "Application/bin/XSICOMDLLs.lst" >>> Error: Registering python >>> the rpm errors can be ignored if you set it up previously. >>> >>> you'll need to register the stuff the installer missed: (from SB's >>> blog) >>> tcsh >>> source /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/.xsi_2014_SP2 >>> cd /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Application/bin/ >>> cmdreg libdsprsr.so >>> ldd for any missing libs and install them >>> register com dlls >>> tcsh >>> cd /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Application/bin/ >>> cmdreg -f XSICOMDLLs.lst >>> >>> register python >>> mwpython win32com/axscript/client/pyscript.py >>> >>> Deleting the X11 folder (and all it's contents) gets rid of the main >>> segfault problem >>> >>> /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Application/mainwin/mw/lib-amd64_linux/X11 >>> >>> run xsi from a c-shell >>> tcsh >>> source /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/.xsi_2014_SP2 >>> /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Application/bin/xsi >>> >>> if you get a segfault or _some.so error here, it's usually opengl >>> linkage >>> you can either set the path in your .bashrc >>> (LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib/nvidia:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH), >>> using setenv in the .xsi_2014_SP2 >>> or symlink it. >>> since i changed the /lib path on the install and, in my case, the cuda >>> exports fixed >>> the libGL error >>> >>> bizzarely, i needed to use mayas adlm to stick my details in the .pit >>> /usr/autodesk/maya2014-x64/bin/adlmreg -i N 590F1 590E1 2014.0.0.F >>> 000-0000000 >>> /usr/Softimage/Softimage_2014_SP2/Adlm/PITConfig/SoftimageConfig.pit >>> where 000- is your actual serial. i used my edu one, didn't seem to make >>> a difference what you put in there as long as it was there. >>> this irks me, confirmed that it's actually needed on my machine but i >>> seem to be a majority of one in this instance. i'd suggest trying to run xsi >>> before you try registering the .pit >>> >>> PROBLEMS on cinnamon: >>> xsi pays absoloutly no attention to the fact it's in a desktop session >>> (even with the MWM env set). >>> turning off keyboard repeat (in the os) will sort the supra-key issue, >>> >>> when ran maximised, it has all sorts of refresh and camera reset >>> annoyances. >>> regardless, when you first boot xsi up you'll have to click a few >>> menus, create a few objects, open >>> a few ppgs, resize the window etc until it settles down and starts >>> behaving. >>> !! not so much in mate (but still there to some extent) and not at all >>> in fluxbox :) >>> >>> once xsi is comfy, it's rock solid in a flakey kind of way :) >>> >>> moral of the story: run xsi windowed always or in fluxbox if that >>> annoys you >>> >>> ############################################################################## >>> -- >>> Jon Swindells >>> squi...@gmail.com >>> >>> >>> -------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe: mail softimage-requ...@listproc.autodesk.com with subject >>> "unsubscribe" and reply to the confirmation email. >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe: mail softimage-requ...@listproc.autodesk.com with >>> subject "unsubscribe" and reply to the confirmation email. >>> >> >> >> -------------------------- >> To unsubscribe: mail softimage-requ...@listproc.autodesk.com with >> subject "unsubscribe" and reply to the confirmation email. >> > > > > -- > Jon Swindells > squi...@gmail.com > -- Jon Swindells squi...@gmail.com
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