Yea I was referring to Softimage only. Too bad there is no "real" Linux version. Also having in mind people that wanna install start and work, and don't wanna spend days trying to get things working :)
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jon Swindells <squi...@gmail.com> wrote: > @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 > > -------------------------- > To unsubscribe: mail softimage-requ...@listproc.autodesk.com with subject > "unsubscribe" and reply to the confirmation email. >
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