Optimizing DataCADOptimizing DataCADFor DataCAD 5, 6, 7
(also see video D15 Running DataCAD in Windows95)
Special 3 tape set D8 Optimizing DataCAD with D15 Running DataCAD in Windows95 for $24.95
MS DOS 5.0 to 6.22 :
Useful DOS and Windows commands and programs for changing system configurations
Edit, MSD, Sysedit, Memmaker, Notepad, Qemm.sys
DOS Configuration Files - Autoexec.bat and Config.sys
How to edit and optimize them for DataCAD, DataCAD QuickShader, for speed, reliability, and functionality
RAM Disks - Redirecting Swapfiles / Virtual Files for DataCAD Speed
Guidelines on setting up, using, and when not to use Display List
Guidelines on setting up, using, and when not to use - Multiple Configuration Files - Menu BAT File Switching Technique, Combined Multiple Configuration Technique
Video Drivers - Speed, reliability, support issues concerning VESA, and S3 video cards
Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 :
Creating and Optimizing Clickable Icons for DataCAD 5, 6, 7 and DataCAD Config.
Special issues and considerations for running DataCAD under Windows, PIF Editor
Why run DataCAD under Windows - Special features - Screen Capture / Multitasking
Macintosh Systems : - Suggestions on best ways to run DataCAD on Macintosh systems
SoftPC, SoftWindows, PowerPC, DOS Compatibility Boards, OrangeMicro486, 3 Button Mouse
NT - (Microsoft WindowsNT) :
Creating and Optimizing Clickable Icons for DataCAD 5, 6, 7 and DataCAD Config.
Special issues and considerations for running DataCAD under NT, Networking DataCAD
Windows95 : (also see video D15 Running DataCAD in Windows95)
This section covers the three different ways to run DataCAD in Windows 95 (with advantages and disadvantages)
1) Running DataCAD Under DOS 7.0
2) As Clickable Windows95 Icon with Windows95 Configuration
3) As Clickable Windows95 Icon in MS-DOS Mode with Optimized Custom Configuration Files
Video Resolution, QuickShader Configuration, Alt-Tab Switching between Applications, Alt-PrintScreen Image Capture, Logitech Mouse Support
Distributed on two videotapes
Running Time : 4 hours 55 minutes