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Drenchenator · 04-24-2008, 06:14 PM

Don't fret if you can't get it to work though. You can always go back to the tried and true method of design: pen and paper! Ben designed all his water guns this way, and they've built many far more complicated things without the aid of computers.

CROC · 04-24-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

I've never had success running this under Wine. I've also read that it doesn't work under Windows Vista. I don't think there's anything you can do about it unless Wine lacks some DLLs it needs. Run it from a terminal and post what errors you get. I'll compare it to what I get and see if I can figure anything else out.

I have a linux solution for you. Get VirtualBox. It lets you run operating systems inside operating systems, therefore allowing you to run a full copy of WinXP on your computer, and still have all the functionality of Linux. It can also access the internet if it is set up properly.
Innotek VirtualBox

For Macs, since there is no Virtualbox for Mac, there is a program that is well known called Parallels, which lets you run OS's in your Mac. Or, if you feel like it, there is Crossover, which I have not had much experience with, and try to run it.

Ben · 04-24-2008, 08:42 PM

VMWare does the same thing and I mentioned it. I run Windows 2000 in it and I haven't had a problem yet other than missing DLLs (which is easily fixed).

Silence · 04-24-2008, 09:07 PM

The problem with virtualization is that it requires you to run the other operating system anyway. Which means expense (although I believe Windows 2000 is free now) and all the other problems associated with Windows/Mac.

Wine has to be updated for many programs, and with such a small user base for PVC Designer, I doubt anybody will update it. That said, it might work if you look for tweaks for other software produced with Game Maker.

04-24-2008, 06:14 PM	#46
Drenchenator Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 718 UserID: 320	Re: PVC Designer Don't fret if you can't get it to work though. You can always go back to the tried and true method of design: pen and paper! Ben designed all his water guns this way, and they've built many far more complicated things without the aid of computers. __________________ The Drenchenator, also known as Lt. Col. Drench.

04-24-2008, 08:42 PM	#48
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,020 UserID: 1	Re: PVC Designer VMWare does the same thing and I mentioned it. I run Windows 2000 in it and I haven't had a problem yet other than missing DLLs (which is easily fixed). __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

04-24-2008, 09:07 PM	#49
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,266 UserID: 576	Re: PVC Designer The problem with virtualization is that it requires you to run the other operating system anyway. Which means expense (although I believe Windows 2000 is free now) and all the other problems associated with Windows/Mac. Wine has to be updated for many programs, and with such a small user base for PVC Designer, I doubt anybody will update it. That said, it might work if you look for tweaks for other software produced with Game Maker. __________________ Forum Rules

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