Professional CAD and Graphics Network (PCGnet) ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ PCGnet serves the both the CAD and Graphics communities by making information useful to them widely available. Formerly known as ADEnet, PCGnet is a new network created from the ground up, incorporating new nodes and focusing evenly on both CAD and Graphics related topics, including, but not limited to the following topics: Design, Drafting, Engineering, 2d & 3d Modeling, Multimedia Systems, Raster Imaging, Raytracing, 3d Rendering and Animation. PCGnet is designed to serve the needs of all callers by stimulating interest and generating support forums for active users who have an interest in the CAD and Graphics related topics previously mentioned; interest and support is generated through PCGnet's message confer- ences, file sharing across the network, and industry news and press releases. PCGnet's message conference are moderated forums designed to accommodate friendly, yet professional and informative discussion of CAD and Graphics related subjects. PCGnet Message Conferences ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ The following is a listing of the current PCGnet message conferences. Please note that these conferences will change soon after October 31st, 1992 but will only change slightly. Conference Description ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 3DRender 3D Modeling, Rendering and Animation Audio MultiMedia Systems, Digital Audio Processing. AutoCAD AutoCAD, AutoLISP support CompuGFX 2d Raster Imaging and Editing ForSale Buy & Sell used equipment, job listings Generic General CAD Discussion Gfx-Prog Programming Newfiles PCGnet new file listings News Industry news and press releases Public Network wide (PCGnet) general conference RayTrace Raytracing Discussion TechTalk Technical hardware and software discussions PCGnet Membership ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ This is the concise PCGnet Membership list: AZCAD BBS Melbourne, Australia +61-3-481-6873 CAD/Engineering Services Gallatin, TN 615-451-2872 Convergence Spline BBS Richmond, B.C., Canada 604-275-3462 The Graphics Alternative El Cerrito, CA 510-524-2780 The Graphics Connection Wellington, New Zealand +64-4-473-0981 PC-AUG BBS Phoenix, AZ 602-952-0638 SAUG BBS Bellevue, WA 206-644-7115 The University BBS Shrewsbury Twp, NJ 908-544-8193 The following are detailed entries about each PCGnet Member: Name: AZCAD BBS Location: Melbourne, Australia Sysop: Tony Zilles Node: +61-3-481-6873 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) The solitary BBS supporting AutoCAD in Australia, AZCAD has 500+ callers and a large files database. Name: CAD/Engineering Services Location: Gallatin, TN Sysop: Stan Bimson (USR HST 14.4) Node: 615-451-2872 In addition to carrying the PCGnet message echos, CAD/Engr. is the home of CAD*Net, a FidoNet based AutoCAD related shareware file distribution network. CAD/Engr. accepts calls 24 hours a day. Name: Convergence Spline BBS Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Sysop: Kevin Garus Node: 604-275-3462 (Intel 14.4EX v.32bis) Convergence Spline specializes in Raytracing and 3D Modeling, with support for programs like the POV-Ray Raytracer. Convergence Spline's file bases are dedicated to graphics related material, including original images uploaded by the authors. Name: The Graphics Alternative Location: El Cerrito, CA Sysop: Adam Shiffman Node: 510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public) Node: 510-524-2165 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4k, Subscribers) Serving as the PCGnet hub for Graphics related systems, TGA focuses heavily on 3D Rendering, Raytracing, Modeling, and 3D Animation for both serious amateurs and industry professionals. TGA is currently the official support system for the shareware raytracer, Vivid, and sports an extensive library of computer graphic utilities, programs, source code and images created by active callers. Name: The Graphics Connection BBS Location: Wellington, New Zealand Sysop: Mark Remfrey Node: +64-4-473-0981 (300,1200,2400,9600,V32) The only BBS in New Zealand to support AutoCAD, and other AutoDESK products. With over 750Mb of data available, it makes for a very comprehensive library. The BBS is supported by NZ's CAD dealer of the year, and run by the largest consulting engineering practice in the southern hemisphere. The BBS is also part of the Autodesk Global Village BBS project. Name: PC-AUG BBS Location: Phoenix, AZ Sysop: James Witt Node: 602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) PC-AUG has it's roots in the AutoCAD community. One of the three founding members of PCGnet. PC-AUG has a large library of AutoDesk related files, a member of CAD_NET and its File Distribution Network (FDN), offers FidoNet conferences as well as Intelec message conferences areas, actively supports The AutoDesk Global Village Project CDROM interface (AGV) and the North American AutoCad User Group (NAAUG), member of The Phoenix Acanthus Users Group. Name: SAUG BBS - Seattle AutoCAD Users Group Location: Bellevue, WA Sysop: Dennis Shinn Node: 206-643-5477 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) SAUG was the former hub to ADEnet and is the home for the Seattle AutoCAD Users Group. SAUG has a large library of AutoCAD related files and a modest selection of computer graphics utilities. Name: The University BBS Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ Sysop: Mike Quinlan Node: 908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) Serving as the PCGnet hub, University has been providing AutoCAD support for over 4 years. It is also a member of both FidoNet and CAD*Net and has a large selection of files. PCGnet Network Positions and Hubs ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ The following is the current listing of PCGnet Network Coordinators and Hub's: Echomail Hubs: Title: Network Coordinator Name: The University BBS (CAD Hub) Location: Shrewsbury Twp, NJ Sysop: Mike Quinlan Node: 908-544-8193 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) Status: PCGnet Hub Title: Policy Coordinator Name: The Graphics Alternative (Graphics Hub) Location: El Cerrito, CA Sysop: Adam Shiffman Node: 510-524-2780 (PM14400FXSA v.32bis 14.4k, Public) Status: PCGnet Hub Title: Regional Coordinator Name: AZCAD BBS (Regional Hub) Location: Melbourne, Australia Sysop: Tony Zilles Node: +61-3-481-6873 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) Status: PCGnet Hub Other Official PCGnet Positions: Title: Membership Coordinator Name: PC-AUG BBS Location: Phoenix, AZ Sysop: James Witt Node: 602-952-0638 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) Voice: 602-840-9230 Status: PCGnet Node Title: Promotional Coordinator Name: SAUG BBS - Seattle AutoCAD Users Group Location: Bellevue, WA Sysop: Dennis Shinn Node: 206-643-5477 (USR DS v.32bis/HST 14.4) Status: PCGnet Node Joining PCGnet ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ PCGnet currently supports FidoNet's echomail message networking protocol. The University BBS serves as the PCGnet hub for existing and new CAD based nodes, The Graphics Alternative serves as a hub for existing nodes and new Graphics based nodes. For more information regarding joining PCGnet, please download PCGNET.ZIP. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ [end of file]