Installation
To install, use the installation utility on the CD-ROM.
After installing, open Layout, and then open the "Options"
panel. Switch to the "General Options"
tab, and click "Add Plug-ins". Locate RealiTools.p
and double-click it. Next, open Modeler. Under the "Objects" menu, click on
"Prefs", and choose "Add
Plugin". Locate RealiToolsM.p and click it. You're ready to go!
Activation
If you used the Electronic Registration option when you installed RealiTools, then your product is already registered and activated and you can disregard the following. To use RealiTools beyond the initial two week limit, product activation is required. This process will also register your product with Dynamic Realities so we can keep you up to date with the latest information on upgrades, new versions, and new products.
The activation process is started by running the activation utility, 'ACTIVATOR.BAT', located on the RealiTools CD. First, make sure you are NOT running LightWave or have the plug-in file open in any way. The utility will instruct you what to do. After contacting Dynamic Realities with the serial number, pre-activation code, and other information, an activation code will be returned that must be entered into the activation utility. Once the plug-in has been activated, RealiTools may be used uninterrupted.
If you ever change LightWave hardware keys, Dynamic Realities must be contacted to obtain a new activation code. You will need to modify the activation status of the RealiTools plug-in. This can be done from the activation utility by modifying an existing user. If you need to run RealiTools and cannot wait for the activation process, you may reinstall it with the two week limitation and re-activate within that time period.
Contacting Dynamic Realities for Activation
Dynamic Realities can be contacted in one of four ways (in order of preference): World Wide Web, e-mail, telefax, or voice. Please allow a 48 hour response time for your activation code.
When contacting Dynamic Realities, please have the following information ready. If using e-mail or fax, use this template exactly (there is an 'Activate.txt' template located on the CD-ROM for your convenience).
ACTIVATION TEMPLATE
COMPANY: Company Name (if applicable)
NAME: Your Name (required)
ADDRESS1: Address line 1 (required)
ADDRESS2: Address line 2
CITY: City or township (required)
STATE: State/Province (required)
POSTAL: Postal (zip) code (required)
COUNTRY: Country (required)
PHONE: Voice telephone number (required)
FAX: Telefax number
EMAIL: Your e-mail address
SERIAL_NUMBER: Product serial number (required)
PREACTIVATION_NUMBER: Preactivation number (required)
Following are the details for each method of contacting Dynamic Realities.
1. World Wide Web: http://www.dynamic-realities.com/activate.htm. Have the information listed above ready and enter them into the appropriate entries. After completing the form, select the Submit option. An e-mail response will be sent to you with the activation code.
2. E-mail: Compose an e-mail message to activate@dynamic-realities.com with the subject heading 'ACTIVATE ShaderMan'. In the body of the message specify the information listed above in that exact format. A template file exists in the CD-ROM root to get you started. The activation code will be sent to you at the provided e-mail address.
3. Telefax: Fax the above information to Dynamic Realities at 414-549-2225. Your activation code will be faxed back to the fax number listed.
4. Voice: Call Dynamic Realities at 414-549-2200 and have the above information ready.