PRB: Resource Problems When Running Eddie on OpenGL Systems
  
PSS ID Number: Q174411
Article last modified on 09-29-1997
 
IRIX:3.5
 
IRIX
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Softimage Eddie for IRIX, version 3.5
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SYMPTOMS
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You might experience resource problems (i.e.: refresh problems,
insufficient number of canvasses, and color resource problems or other
graphic library widgets) when running Eddie on an OpenGL system. This
problem is noticeable with processes that require more resources, such as
the Paint tool.
 
CAUSE
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This is an IGLOO bug. This limitation is documented in the Eddie
README_MAIN.
 
RESOLUTION
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This limitation and the solution are documented in the Eddie README_MAIN
(for all details, please read README_MAIN line #40).
 
Complete the following steps to correct this problem:
 
1. In your .eddie file, activate the EDDIE_MAX_CANVASSES environment
   variable.
 
2. Increase the RRM_MAXRN limit and rebuild the kernel.
 
REFERENCES
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If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this
article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.
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Keywords          : ed si sied
Version           : IRIX:3.5
Platform          : IRIX
Issue type        : kbprb
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.