On 9/1/04 10:23 AM, "Chipp Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Kirk and welcome to Revolution/Dreamcard! Thanks! > > Kirk McElhearn wrote: > >> Documentation: there is a built-in reference doc in Dreamcard, but I don't >> see any manual. Where can I find a manual? The website talks about _buying_ >> printed documentation; does that mean that the only way to get a real manual >> is to pay for it? > > Yep, that is correct. Dan Shafer's book is a great place to start. Also, > there are video tutorials, some of which you can already download. > Check the RevOnline button. But is the book specific to Dreamcard, or is it just about Revolution and Transcript? Or is there that much difference; assuming my HyperCard knowledge hasn't faded too much, is Transcript all I need to learn? > >> The "Dreamcard special offer bundle": this includes Dreamcard, a book by Dan >> Shafer (is this a book on Dreamcard, or just on Revolution?), as well as >> "The Advanced Learning Pack". Um, what is this Advanced Learning Pack? Is >> that the printed manual? > > You can learn more about the Advanced Learning Pack at: > http://www.runrev.com/section/platform.php > > It's basically more online video tutorials to help you get started. Yes, but the above web page doesn't give any details... > >> >> The website also talks about an "update pack" which costs another 33%... >> What is this? It seems like the program is reasonably priced, but to learn >> how to work with it you need to shell out a fair amount of money. I'd like >> to make sure I know what I'm getting before I get into this. > > From the website: > The Dreamcard Update Pack entitles you to a full year of updates to your > Dreamcard product. This means you will be able to download and unlock > every new release of Dreamcard during your license period, giving you > access to new features, improvements and bug fixes as they happen. Right. So minor upgrades are not free then? > > Y'know, last I heard, the online Docs ran about 4000 pages, that's why > they're so expensive to print and can't be included in the $99 base price. I understand that for the reference docs, but I still expect some sort of intro manual... > > You also may check out some of the runrev websites (including mine:-) at: > http://support.runrev.com/resources/useful_sites.php Will do. > >> >> Thanks for any help, > > We're always here! Thanks. Looking back at the list archives, it seems that there is a thriving community around these programs. That's always a plus when starting out with something unfamiliar. Best, Kirk Forthcoming book: iPod/iTunes Garage http://www.mcelhearn.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://www.mcelhearn.com . . . . . . . . Kirk McElhearn | Chemin de la Lauze | 05600 Guillestre | France . . _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
