medusa4 CAD software

[paulski]

@ Mia,

Try this link on the Medusa forum:
http://forum.medusa4.com/YaBB.pl?num=1223580013

here is what I found

symbol lookup error: /usr/lib/libXft.so.2: undefined symbol: FT_Library_SetLcdFilter

I solved it by going into the /opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/medsys/med/share directory and renaming the three libfreetype files so that Medusa wouldn't use them any more. (I added .old to the end of the name).

@ All-----
Incidentally that didn't help with my problem when I run ./startmedusa
Here is the hate mail:

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lsb_release: Command not found.
/opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/med2d/m2d/run/draft: symbol lookup error: /opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/med2d/m2d/run/draft undefined symbol: _ZTI9QGLWidget

Wierd

I have done some links to libraries, csh is up and running, the install said all went okay. (Note - I needed about 720mb free in my pupsave to do it on a frugal install - it doesn't like installing somewhere else, especially on a fat partition).

I can't find a similar error on the Medusa forum.

By the way- 10 points to bambuko for his post there (http://forum.medusa4.com/YaBB.pl?num=1217163634)and the link to here.

The only extra pets for libs that I have installed are qt4-4.3.2
Oh yeah its Puppy 4.0 I'm using.

Also tried on a totally fresh puppy new pupsave with only
libGLU.so.1.3.070001 and csh added and got exactly the same error.

CatDude and bambuko - what have you guys got that makes yours work? Can you list your library related pets you have installed?

[bambuko]

...By the way- 10 points to bambuko for his post there (http://forum.medusa4.com/YaBB.pl?num=1217163634)and the link to here...

well, that's the least I can do

...CatDude and bambuko - what have you guys got that makes yours work? Can you list your library related pets you have installed?

BTW sorry for delay in replying...
Everything (literally) that I have done is described in this thread, so not a lot more that I can add
The only possible difference that might have some bearing on the success (or the lack of it) is the fact that my Puppy is full HD install on the machine dedicated to it

I am Linux/Puppy total newb (although my association with CAD and computers goes back to the days of little holes in paper cards) so whilst I'll have second look through this thread I doubt if I am equipped to help - sorry.

Chris

[bambuko]

Following cluster cock up, where I have managed to obliterate Puppy from my PC, I was forced to try to retrace my steps, to re-install Medusa.
It was very soon clear, that whilst interesting and educational, it wasn't exactly easy (even for me as an author of the thread) to follow what actually needs to be done,
so for the benefit of anybody else trying to install this very professional CAD system, here are the steps:

1. Get personal licence from Medusa web page

2. Download medusa4_v3_0_1_1_linux_personal.sh from Medusa web page

3.To get csh download bsd-csh.tgz from here
and than:
3.1 extract bsd-csh
3.2 copy bsd-csh to /bin
3.3 rename bsd-csh to just csh

4. Download: libGLU.so.1.3.070001 to /usr/X11R7/lib
4.1 symlink:
/usr/X11R7/lib/libGLU.so.1.3.07001
to
/usr/lib/libGLU.so.1

5. Open console,
cd to wherever you have saved medusa4_v3_0_1_1_linux_personal.sh and run:

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sh medusa4_v3_0_1_1_linux_personal.sh

and hey presto - just follow instructions...

6. And finally to get it started easily
(my Medusa is located at: /opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0)

6.1 create blank file in /usr/bin naming it (for example) medusa
6.2 opent /usr/bin/medusa as text and write:

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#!/bin/bash
cd /opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/master_project/
rxvt -e ./startmedusa

6.3 make sure that /usr/bin/medusa is executable and you are almost ready
6.4 just copy it to desktop as a link to click on, to get Medusa running and that's it

ps this is on Puppy 4.0 full install on HDD (just in case it makes the difference )
and here is the Pup in action:


later edit:
section in red changed to reflect helpful suggestion from muggins (see later posts in this thread)

[Dingo]

charming dog!

csh is needed to run medusa only or also other .sh apps?

[bambuko]

yes she has grown since that photo a bit ... but still runs the show
No, in 4.0 you don't need anything more than, what I have listed,
ie csh, and libBLU.so.1.3.07001 plus couple of symlinks
This is the first application I have added after installing Puppy, so my Puppy was clean with no spurious stuff that I didn't remember about

Chris
ps I would be glad if somebody tested my recipe and look forward to any corrections.improvements

[muggins]

Hello Chris,

it's quite awhile since I looked at this, but I'm pretty sure you can simplify your Step 3 from:

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3.To get csh download bsd-csh.tgz from here
and than:
3.1 extract bsd-csh
3.2 copy bsd-csh to /usr/bin
3.3 rename bsd-csh to just csh
3.4 symlink:
/usr/bin/csh
to
/bin/csh

to:

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3.To get csh download bsd-csh.tgz from here
and than:
3.1 extract bsd-csh
3.2 copy bsd-csh to /bin
3.3 rename bsd-csh to just csh

[ttuuxxx]

Ok guys I've been reading up on the problem here and basically I made 2 ways of doing this, This post will explain way #1
-first download the medusa installer application
http://www.download.cad-schroer.info/me ... ersonal.sh

-then install my pet package that will have all the need libs/system links to run the installer/application, plus a nice new icon and a menu listing all included.

next run the installer via command line (oh ya right click on it and make it executable with the permissions)
./medusa4_v3_0_1_1_linux_personal.sh
follow the instructions to get a key
once you get a key via email rerun the installer and locate the key, it will then install in /opt/

then open a command line and type
fixmenus

menu/shutdown/restart jwm

and you'll have a link in /menu/Graphics/Medusa Cad
click that and your good to go
also I have /usr/bin/medusa already set with a icon so drag it to your desktop for another quick start
hope that helps
ttuuxxx

Ps if you already have medusa already installed and you want the menu listing and icon on your /usr/bin/medusa just install this package, it will just over write the libs and files your already using and you won't loose any settings.

[ttuuxxx]

Way#2
You need a valid personal license unique to your pc
get it from http://calltracking.cad-schroer.com/php ... a=M4Pl.php
or from the previous one you had with them via email.
next install
http://www.puppylinux.ca/tpp/ttuuxxx/pr ... a4_410.sfs or
http://www.puppylinux.ca/tpp/ttuuxxx/pr ... edusa4.pet
MD5 9b6deda2ee49cd377b47b0ca8d8b5e56
If you use the pet package it uses a lot of pupsave around 1.5 gigs I had to set mine to, The sfs is way better in size
187MB pet package 494MB installed so you need a very large pupsave file etc

now rename your license to csglmd.lic
and copy it into
/opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/medsys/med/license/

reset your pc or do the command line thing
fixmenus

menu/shutdown/restart jwm

and thats it

what this version is basically, the installed version without a valid license to keep things legal, plus the libs, menu listing, icon, etc. The most easiest way of installing this application. No installer needed.
ttuuxxx

[bambuko]

ttuuxxx, you are my latest hero
love #2 (no filthy jokes please )
just have a problem with:

do the command line thing
fixmenus

menu/shutdown/restart jwm

doesn't work for me - I am sure it is me being thick
could you please try again in words of one syllable

thanks
Chris

[bambuko]

now rename your license to csglmd.lic
and copy it into
/opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/medsys/med/license/
....
what this version is basically, the installed version without a valid license to keep things legal, ...

I doubt it will work beyond 6 month period, the license is valid for?
There must be more to this...

Chris

ps since this thread is linked to Medusa forum, perhaps we should be careful with suggesting anything "...without a valid license..."

[ttuuxxx]

ttuuxxx, you are my latest hero
love #2 (no filthy jokes please )
just have a problem with:

do the command line thing
fixmenus

menu/shutdown/restart jwm

doesn't work for me - I am sure it is me being thick
could you please try again in words of one syllable

thanks
Chris

Ok basically click on your desktop console and type in the console
fixmenus
it will display
# fixmenus
Generating /root/.icewm/menu...
Generating /root/.jwmrc...
#

then click your menu button
and select shutdown and that will open a right menu and select/click restart JWM
and thats it
ttuuxxx

[ttuuxxx]

now rename your license to csglmd.lic
and copy it into
/opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/medsys/med/license/
....
what this version is basically, the installed version without a valid license to keep things legal, ...

I doubt it will work beyond 6 month period, the license is valid for?
There must be more to this...

Chris

ps since this thread is linked to Medusa forum, perhaps we should be careful with suggesting anything "...without a valid license..."

Nothing to worry about, you can't run the package I made without a valid
license because I removed mine. Before making it.
but thats all you need for "way#2"
lol
ttuuxxx

[bambuko]

Done and works fine
not that I understand what is happening but that's another story ...

and as for #2 and a license whizz that is (I presume) to get round the installer issue, rather than "work without license" crack

thanks
Chris

[ttuuxxx]

Done and works fine
not that I understand what is happening but that's another story ...

and as for #2 and a license whizz that is (I presume) to get round the installer issue, rather than "work without license" crack

thanks
Chris

way #2 isn't a crack by any means, its just a full install without a provided license that you need to have on hand unique to your pc,
the reason why you have to rename it and place it into the location I specified is because when you use the default installer it, with your help locates that license and automatically installs it into that directory automatically in the backgound, so since I bypassed the default installer you have to manually do it yourself.
Hope that explains it better for you. I never do anything illegal, I just make life easier for most
ttuuxxx

[ttuuxxx]

also as you receive new license's every 6 months via email, Just rename your license to csglmd.lic
and copy it into
/opt/medusa4_pers_v3_0/medsys/med/license/
and you should be able to continue as usual.
ttuuxxx

[bambuko]

never doubted your your moral fiber

btw (Off-Topic):
I must admit that I am in two minds about this business of "free" license that has to be renewed every 6 month - you could find yourself suddenly without the toys because of inability to renew the license just because the management at CAD Schroer decided not to make it available to punters like myself.
The problem is not the fact that you couldn't migrate your designs to another CAD system (although it is right pain in the rear), the problem is lost investment in my time and energy to become proficient in Medusa CAD. Whilst it is relatively easy for me (I have used more CAD systems that I care to remember so it is easy for me to pick yet another one), I am sure it would put off a lot of people.
But all this is nothing to with Puppy...

Chris

[ttuuxxx]

never doubted your your moral fiber

btw (Off-Topic):
I must admit that I am in two minds about this business of "free" license that has to be renewed every 6 month - you could find yourself suddenly without the toys because of inability to renew the license just because the management at CAD Schroer decided not to make it available to punters like myself.
The problem is not the fact that you couldn't migrate your designs to another CAD system (although it is right pain in the rear), the problem is lost investment in my time and energy to become proficient in Medusa CAD. Whilst it is relatively easy for me (I have used more CAD systems that I care to remember so it is easy for me to pick yet another one), I am sure it would put off a lot of people.
But all this is nothing to with Puppy...

Chris

I don't use CAD what so ever, but what I do suggest is to click one the top menu
File
save as
click under filter
and select one of two of the AutoCAD file formats that way your 100% Guaranteed to be able to use another very common AutoCAD format
ttuuxxx

[bambuko]

yes I know that one
but if you go to the beginning of this thread, it all started with "how to wean myself off Windows?"


btw (if you don't mind)
how does one "dissect" your pet to understand what's inside and how it works?
I am happy that it works, just curious and trying to learn?
Chris

[ttuuxxx]

yes I know that one
but if you go to the beginning of this thread, it all started with "how to wean myself off Windows?"


btw (if you don't mind)
how does one "dissect" your pet to understand what's inside and how it works?
I am happy that it works, just curious and trying to learn?
Chris

Chris I'm a bit late for sleep and have to work in about 5hrs so I'll make it quick
Basically you need make a folder
in the folder you need to have the common puppy directory structure
eg. usually some sort of bin, a icon and a menu item
icons you can place in a few areas, the easiest place is /usr/shar/pixmaps
but that isn't the puppy default which is /usr/local/lib/X11 pixmaps or mini-icons

then you need a menu item which is located in usr/share/applications
right click on any of those and open as text

then just a place for the executables or Libs and thats it, Usually

then convert the directory using a command line, by left clicking window/terminal here then typing
dir2pet directory name

ttuuxxx

[bambuko]

... I'm pretty sure you can simplify your Step 3 from:

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3.To get csh download bsd-csh.tgz from here
and than:
3.1 extract bsd-csh
3.2 copy bsd-csh to /usr/bin
3.3 rename bsd-csh to just csh
3.4 symlink:
/usr/bin/csh
to
/bin/csh

to:

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3.To get csh download bsd-csh.tgz from here
and than:
3.1 extract bsd-csh
3.2 copy bsd-csh to /bin
3.3 rename bsd-csh to just csh

thanks muggins - you are indeed 100% correct
I have moved csh to /bin and deleted the symlink and everything still works fine

btw I don't know whether ttuuxxx's pet has this incorporated or not?
I have run his pet after installation and csh was still as per my original plan
this maybe because it was run after the installation?
I might un-install everything and try to run his pet from scratch to test it...
Chris