Error Messages

     It is not uncommen for error messages to occur while you are surfing the Internet. Many errors are caused by simple mistakes in typing. It may also be the case that the page you are trying to locate has been taken down and removed, or that the link is broken or outdated. Here are the reasons for some common error messages:
Oops
Timeout
Not Found
Server Error
No DNS entry
Document Contains No Data

Oops
This error is produced by a problem with the computer program that generates the page, or a mistake in the link. Try refreshing or reloading the page.

Timeout
A timeout occurs when your browser is waiting for the page you requested to be sent from the server, and the server has not responded in the appropriate amount of time. This may occur when your service provider is having problems or the site you are visiting is too busy. The problem can also occur because your modem is not connected. Check to see that your modem is connected. If you coninue to get this error message contact your service provider.

Not Found
This error occurs when the browser can not find the page you are asking for. This is often caused by a typing error. Make sure that the URL has been typed in correctly, and that nothing is missing and letters have been properly capitalized.

Sever Error
The server is the computer where M3D Online is stored. If this message appears please trust that we are aware of the problem and we are working to correct it. The site should be back up in a matter of minutes.

No DNS Entry
DNS stands for Domain Name System. The adress that appears in the browser window (for example, http://www.planetm3d.com) is called the URL, or Uniform Resource Locator. The URL translates to to the particualt numerical address, or I.P. (Internet Protocol) adress, of the Internet page. The DNS matches Internet adresses with IPaddresses. If it can not match the numbers with the words, you will see an error message. This message indicates that there is a problem with M3D Online or with your Internet service provider. Check to make sure it is not a spelling error and try again.

Document contains no data
This error is produced by a problem with the computer program that generates the page, or a mistake in the link. Try refreshing or reloading the page.