Encarta 98: How to Test 360-Degree Views Outside Encarta (190292)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia for Windows
This article was previously published under Q190292

SUMMARY

This article describes how to test 360-degree views without starting Encarta 98 Encyclopedia. This method can be useful for troubleshooting problems with 360-degree views and virtual tours in Encarta 98.

MORE INFORMATION

Encarta 98 Encyclopedia Deluxe Edition uses Apple Computer's QuickTime technology to play 360-degree views.

To play a 360-degree view from the Encarta 98 Encyclopedia CD-ROM, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the Encarta 98 Encyclopedia CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent Encarta 98 Encyclopedia from starting automatically.
  2. Click Start, and then click Run.
  3. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK 
          <drive>:\encyc98\mm\qtm
    where <drive> is the letter of the CD-ROM drive that contains the Encarta 98 CD-ROM.
  4. Right-click the T620603a.qtm file, and then click Copy.
  5. Close the Qtm window.
  6. Click Start, and then click Run.
  7. In the Open box, type ".", and then click OK.
  8. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
  9. Right-click the T620603a.qtm file, and then click Rename.
  10. Type "T620603a.mov", and then press ENTER.
  11. Double-click the T620603a.mov file.
  12. Play the 360-degree view.
If you experience any problems when you use Apple QuickTime MoviePlayer to play a 360-degree view, contact Apple Computer Corporation for further assistance.

For information about how to contact Apple Computer Corporation, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/15/1999
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