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SW2008 SP3 - poor performance

Question asked by 1-D0JESW on Feb 29, 2008
Latest reply on Mar 7, 2008 by Joe Rochinski

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Hi to all,

Please help, what is wrong on my computer?
When I was using SW2007 xp32 performance was very good, but since I'm using SW2008 xp64 everything takes lot more time.
For example:
- when I change between windows (Ctrl + Tab) I have to wait 3-5 second after refresh(with parts, with assemblies it takes lot more time) .
- in sketch when I put dimension, from mouse click to dimension appear takes 2-3 seconds.
- opening large assemby takes up to 30minutes!!
etc etc...

I've turned off realview, animations - nothing better :/

My configuration:
Processor - Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
Memory - 4Gb ram
Graphic - Ati FireGL V5200 (drivers from SW)

PS.
Sorry for my engilsh I'm from Poland

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Jorn Bjarning Feb 29, 2008 8:04 AM
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Marcin,

I don't use XP64 and I use a nVidia card, so our situations can not be compare directly. However I had very poor performance when doing a CTRL-TAB (10-15 seconds). I am not familiar with ATI cards, but my problem was related to the graphic driver. I was using a SW certified driver - but not the latest one. After upgrading to the latest driver the problem was solved. If a newer driver exist - try it. It might even be worth trying an older driver.
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Jason Raak Feb 29, 2008 9:50 AM
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I believe the CTRL+TAB function is common to all users from what I have been reading and experiencing. One thing that I have noticed between different computers at our company is what type of background you are using. The different style backgrounds seem to work differently depending on computer and graphics cards. Try using Plain background if you are not already and see if this make a difference or not.
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- 1-D0JESW @ Jason Raak on Feb 29, 2008 11:12 AM
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  Jason Raak: You have right. I've changed style background to plain background and Ctrl+tab works fast.
  
  But still lot of time takes loading, refreshing large assembly.
  
  Is some possibility to tweak solidworks to work faster?
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  - Kirk Jess @ 1-D0JESW on Feb 29, 2008 11:21 AM
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    Like what was stated earlier, do you have the latest drivers for your video card? I do know on the foums there seems to be more issues with the ATI cards than the Nvidia. I do run xp64 and really like the performance. Are you trying to run the assemblies from th network or are you loading them locally? Network traffic will cause issues as well.
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    - Kent Hanners @ Kirk Jess on Feb 29, 2008 6:33 PM
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      Marcin,
      You may want to turn off preview on opening files. It is under System Options/Performance. Check the bottom box (No preview during open). This will speed up opening files.
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  - Jorn Bjarning @ 1-D0JESW on Mar 1, 2008 3:54 PM
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    Marcin Ujwary wrote:
    
    Is some possibility to tweak solidworks to work faster?
    
    Marcin,
    
    Attached is a document grapped from SW's site - a checklist for assembly and drawing performance. Check it out. I believe you will find some useful tips in there.
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    - 1-D0JESW @ Jorn Bjarning on Mar 3, 2008 4:16 AM
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      Kirk Jess: I'm using driver no 8.353.1.1 - on the SW web page it is suggested. I'm working only on files on my hard drive, no network work.
      Kent Hanners: I have preview on opening files turned off.
      Jorn Bjarning: Thanks for file - I will read it.
      
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      - 1-D0JESW @ 1-D0JESW on Mar 3, 2008 6:40 AM
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        I've found the solution!!
        
        I was creating large assembly under SW 2007.
        When I was opening the same assembly under SW 2008 - it takes lot of time.
        
        Solution: Conversion creator - which is in SW tools.
        
        After conversion opening large assembly takes two times less than lately!!
        
        Thanks all of You for helping.
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        Mike Wilson @ 1-D0JESW on Mar 3, 2008 8:06 PM
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        There is also a known problem with the PhotoWorks add-in causing this exact problem you describe. Turning it off solves it.
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        Basil Gello @ Mike Wilson on Mar 3, 2008 8:13 PM
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        Marcin,
        Don't forget to make a defragmentation of your hard drive and cleaning your temporary folders, unless you are working on 32 or 64bit os. It will speed up your computer.
        
        Regards, Basil
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        James Stewart @ Basil Gello on Mar 4, 2008 1:15 PM
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        I've been having a serious crashing problem with SW SP.03. It keeps crashing as I try to open an existing part/assembly/drawing from the "Open File" menu just after SW has loaded.
        
        Also, it will crash while I'm trying to use the pipe/tubing routing tools.
        
        Is anyone else experiencing these same issues?
        
        Here is my setup:
        HP m9040n
        OS: Microsoft Vista 32bit
        Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU
        Memory: 3071MB
        Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (I know, this is way low end. Still waiting for the boss to order the new one...)
        
        Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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        Charles Culp @ James Stewart on Mar 4, 2008 1:54 PM
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        James,
        
        Have you done as Marcin did and convert all of your files over to SW2008 format? This often solves the problem of assemblies crashing as they are being opened.
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        Todd Scarpella @ Charles Culp on Mar 4, 2008 2:53 PM
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        James,
        
        I just ran the conversion wizard on a directory of files and when I go topen them they act as if they haven't been converted to 2008. I still get the message that they will be converted when saved. Any thoughts?
        
        Thanks ahead of time,
        
        Todd
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        Charles Culp @ Todd Scarpella on Mar 4, 2008 3:10 PM
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        Do you have standard/toolbox/fasteners/etc parts in a seperate directory? Also, try opening up the assembly with "selective open", and keep everything suppressed. then hand un-suppress each item one-by-one. This ofcourse, is only feasable if you have a small assembly. It's a bit too cumbersome with thousands of parts...
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        Joe Rochinski @ Charles Culp on Mar 7, 2008 3:16 AM
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        I stumbled upon a work-around for the sluggish ctrl+tab that may work for you.
        
        https://forum.solidworks.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=24&threadid=8133
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