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"A dozen members of our 400 member club have
acquired CompuTrainers during the past few years. Since then, the
average speed in the pack on our 24 mile Saturday ride has increased
over 4 mph from 21 to 25+. These guys all know it's their CompuTrainers
that have put them in the final break." |
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- Paul Levine, Orange County Bicycle Club,
Middletown, NY |
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Support - Improvements to 3D
| Things to check
before you update |
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Do you actually own 3D version 3.0 already? To find what version/build you
have, click on the "About" button in the Build or Load a Course Screen.
If you have the version of 3D with the "swinging white tube", then
click here to purchase an upgrade to version 3.0
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Does your computer meet the following
system requirements for this version? It may have changed from
your previous version. -
Have you read and understand each of the
features added to this version as noted in the What's New section
below? Please be sure to read any special notes listed for
these new features.
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Intel Pentium III
or equivalent, 500 MHz or higher.
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System RAM:
minimum as required by the operating system used.
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Windows™ 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
(Vista/Win7 users, read this)
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One USB Port per
CompuTrainer (serial port for pre-2009 versions).
(Note:
Computrainer includes one
USB
adapter)
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Video Card
with 32MB Video RAM (note: 256MB RAM needed for Interactive Real Course Videos)
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CD-ROM drive
(needed
for software installation purposes only)
Not sure how to check whether your computer
meets or exceeds system requirements? Use the DirectX Diagnostics tool
to tell you everything you need to know.
Click
here to learn how.
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Download the Latest 3D v3.0 Update Patch - Release
Version |
Note: This patch updates
existing CompuTrainer 3D v3.0 software ONLY!
It will NOT upgrade CompuTrainer 3D versions 1.0 or
2.0 to
version 3.0
Click
here to download the latest 3D v3.0 Update patch
Build: 3.0 Jul/20/2007 13:54 (released
July 20, 2007)
See information on this build below. |
For compatibility reasons, be sure to get
the latest Coaching Software to match this update.
Click here
to update your Coaching Software.
For any patch to
function properly, it must be installed into the same same folder that a
previous version of CompuTrainer 3D v3.0 resides in.
By default, the factory installation path is: C:\Program Files\CompuTrainer 3D V3
and C:\CompuTrainer 3D V3 for Windows™ Vista/Win7 users.
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Download the 3D Software Scenery Pack Patch
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Note: This patch applies only to CompuTrainer 3D v3.0 software ONLY!
This
patch is already included on newer CompuTrainer 3D software applications
and applies only to older 3D software containing 2 scenes -- or
those with 3 scenes, which include the Seattle-based imagery.
For more information on
what is included, click here.
For this patch to
function properly, it must be installed into the same "Data" subfolder that
the original scenes are found in (i.e., PTdesert and Standard).
By default, the factory installation path is: C:\Program Files\CompuTrainer 3D V3
and C:\CompuTrainer 3D V3 for Vista™ users.
| Download the latest
3D Software Manual |
Click here
to download a copy of the CompuTrainer 3D Manual
*Note this file is in <.pdf> file format.
You will need Acrobat reader to view it.
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Version 3.0 Jul/20/2007 13:54:
- Added Drag Factor. This will allow
you to adjust for the speed/watts relationship seen when riding in an more
aero position. Though optional, Drag Factor requires a new Handlebar
Controller program (version 45.43 or higher) and this can be purchased
here. Again, this is an
optional upgrade.
- Added a post-race
performance report. At the end of the race, a "save report" request
will appear and a HTML report with the same name save structure as
performance files will be saved in the CompuTrainer 3D V3 folder.
- An improved Autodetection. If you had troubles with this, this version should
fix it.
- Replaced the Build A Course and Let's Ride
buttons.
- Fixed the Time-Delay Pacer to operate the
way it's supposed to.
- Added First Person rider view.
View complete Readme
Here
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If
you receive any error, or the program shuts down when in use, try setting your Windows™ display
properties to "(High Color) 16-bit".
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Vista/Win7 users MUST
install the software in the "root" C:\ drive and nott
C:\Program Files\ - the default on our setup applications.
Details found
here.
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Windows™ Vista/Win7 may come with a function called Aero™, which
allows images to become transparent. This feature may cause graphic anomalies.
- CompuTrainer 3D
version 3.0 requires a fairly current
video card
running drivers compatible with
Microsoft
DirectX 7.0 or higher.
For older video card users, like older 3DFX Voodoo or nVidia Riva
TNT cards, we recommend these be replaced. There are no known
video drivers that can be made to work with any current gaming
software, least of which, ours.
- If you don't want to watch the Intro.AVI
when launching the 3D software, you can use the "spacebar" on your PC to bypass this introduction
video clip, or you can rename the file:
C:\CompuTrainer 3D V3\Data\Intro.avi -to-
C:\CompuTrainer 3D V3\Data\Intro.old so it is permanently disabled.
- There is always a new version of
Coaching Softwaree
- A few of the PC1 courses imported in to 3D v.30 may come out
to the wrong length. Open the broken PC1 course in Windows Notepad, and
make sure the second line reads "Units =" and not "Unit
=" Make the necessary modification and this should fix the
problem..
- http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/Support_Intel.aspp
- For older Voodoo 3Dfx video card display problems
with 3D v3.0 click
here
- If
the software does anything out of the ordinary, please search for a
solution in
our software forum
here
Click here
for our software support Forum.
Click here for 3D Software
Troubleshooting Q&A
Click
here to contact us and report
software bugs.
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