Cursor problem in Visual Styles

[ARYT]

I think, the pictures say it all. When you switch to "Visual Styles" (3D Hidden, Conceptual, Realistic, et cetra), the cursor messes up your drawing. (I need to use the “subtract command” which is not operational in non-visual styles and 2D).
I'm using AutoCAD 2008 (B.51.0).
Running Windows Vista Home Premium (32-Bit) with this specification:
CPU: Intel Duo core 2.4
RAM: 4GB DDR2
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 (512 MB + 1279 MB shared = 1791 MB).


http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3779/cursor2.jpg
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2427/cursor3.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9410/cursor1.jpg

[ReMark]

So as you move your mouse you get these "trails" right?

Sounds like a mouse setting issue.

[ARYT]

So as you move your mouse you get these "trails" right?

Sounds like a mouse setting issue.

Right! Any solution? :?

[ReMark]

Have you even looked at your mouse settings?

[ReMark]

Try Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options > Motion.

[ARYT]

Try Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options > Motion.

I just did. Everything seems to be normal. Besides, I have no problem with my mouse pointer elsewhere.

[ReMark]

What do you have showing in Tools > Options for your mouse?

Maybe it's a graphics chip driver problem.

[ARYT]

What do you have showing in Tools > Options for your mouse?

Maybe it's a graphics chip driver problem.

Under which tab I can check the options for Mouse, pointer and stuff?

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3282/mousej.jpg

Should I reset the whole thing? :roll:

[ReMark]

It's on the System tab. Input device.

[ARYT]

It's on the System tab. Input device.

Nothing abnormal to me. :unsure:

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9840/cursor4.jpg

[ReMark]

You're running a digitizer as well?

[ARYT]

You're running a digitizer as well?

Not very sure about this "Wintab Compatible...":? but I didn't change any of these default options.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9863/cursor5.jpg

You may find this useful. When I try to choose the "Wintab compatible ...", I end up with an error:

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6643/cursor52.jpg

[ReMark]

Just asking. No you are not running a digitizer.

Have you played around with your 3D performance settings?

[ReMark]

I have been unable to duplicate the problem you are having. Even changing the mouse settings for speed and for mouse trails has no effect. And yes, I did test it with a 3D drawing using a Conceptual visual style.

[ReMark]

When did the problem first occur?

You might try updating your drivers via the 3Dconfig command in AutoCAD.

[ReMark]

My last shot at this as I'm running out of ideas. From AutoDesk about a similar type problem having to do with dots. Can't say with 100% certainty they'll work but its worth a try.

Method #1

Reduce the level of hardware acceleration at the operating system. See related solutions under "See also" for information about adjusting hardware acceleration at the operating system level.

Method #2


Switch to software acceleration in AutoCAD.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
In the Options dialog box, click the System tab.
Under Current 3D Graphics Display, click Properties.
Under Acceleration, click the Software button.

[ARYT]

Just asking. No you are not running a digitizer.

Have you played around with your 3D performance settings?

Nope o:)


When did the problem first occur?

You might try updating your drivers via the 3Dconfig command in AutoCAD.

I did, no difference. :roll:


My last shot at this as I'm running out of ideas. From AutoDesk about a similar type problem having to do with dots. Can't say with 100% certainty they'll work but its worth a try.

Method #1

Reduce the level of hardware acceleration at the operating system. See related solutions under "See also" for information about adjusting hardware acceleration at the operating system level.

Method #2



Switch to software acceleration in AutoCAD.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
In the Options dialog box, click the System tab.
Under Current 3D Graphics Display, click Properties.
Under Acceleration, click the Software button.

I cannot find any "Properties" under "system" tab. You can see the picture of the "system" tab up there. :geek:

[kencaz]

Looks like your in perspective mode? Try typing "Perspective" and change the value to '0' if it is not already.

Also try "3DCONFIG" at the command line and make sure "Adaptive Degradation" is checked. You can also select the degradation order if you want to play with that.

Other then that, try changing your background color to black and see if that has any effect.

If it turns out to be an AutoCad problem you can repair Autocads installation in add and remove programs.

KC

[ARYT]

Looks like your in perspective mode? Try typing "Perspective" and change the value to '0' if it is not already.

Also try "3DCONFIG" at the command line and make sure "Adaptive Degradation" is checked. You can also select the degradation order if you want to play with that.

Other then that, try changing your background color to black and see if that has any effect.

If it turns out to be an AutoCad problem you can repair Autocads installation in add and remove programs.

KC

1) It's not in perspective mode.
2)Adaptive Degradation is checked.
3) How do I change the background color?

Thanks anyway :)

[kencaz]

Tools >> Options >> (Options dialog box, Display tab) >> Colors.

Is this happening with all drawings or just this one?

KC

[ARYT]

Tools >> Options >> (Options dialog box, Display tab) >> Colors.

Is this happening with all drawings or just this one?

KC

No success! :(
Yes! All drawings in "Visual Styles" only.

[kencaz]

Well, that's something not easily diagnosed. You could try increasing the FPS rate in degradation to 10 or more and see if that helps.

Also, under "3dconfig" >> (Manual Tune), you can enable/disable Hardware acceleration even change the hardware driver... It's kind-of hit and miss at this point.

I'm sure you have rebooted your system, and the problem persists.

Try repairing the install under Add/Remove programs.

KC

[ARYT]

Well, that's something not easily diagnosed. You could try increasing the FPS rate in degradation to 10 or more and see if that helps.

Also, under "3dconfig" >> (Manual Tune), you can enable/disable Hardware acceleration even change the hardware driver... It's kind-of hit and miss at this point.

I'm sure you have rebooted your system, and the problem persists.

Try repairing the install under Add/Remove programs.

KC

Finally! :shock:

YES! I just disabled "Hardware acceleration" and it works! :D

We have one more problem here. I was going to try AutoCAD 2010. I installed the trial, but when I want to run it, eventually gives an error: FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0000 Exception at aed080
I've tried to download the "Update 1 aka SP1", but every time I try to do that, it doesn't go more than 94%. :?
Some people said you need to update your NET Framework. so I downloaded ver. 3.5 and when I want to install it, everything goes very fast and it says "Setup error" at the end. and you can click on finish only. (I'm not sure, but maybe I've already updated to ver. 3.5).

[kencaz]

Glad to see 08 is working, as far as that error msg, I can't say what it could be. 2010 during install should have checked and updated NET Framework if needed.

If the Trial install completed, then it could be another post install issue but I could not say what it is.

I'll keep looking though.

KC

[ARYT]

Glad to see 08 is working, as far as that error msg, I can't say what it could be. 2010 during install should have checked and updated NET Framework if needed.

If the Trial install completed, then it could be another post install issue but I could not say what it is.

I'll keep looking though.

KC


Yes, I just checked and I've ver. 3.5 installed already.
Can you check whether you can download this update (32bit=25 mb)? :cry:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13760520&linkID=9240618

[ARYT]

Okay. I've managed to get this working (there was a problem with one of the .dll files), but it's totally different from 2008. It's much like a Microsoft Office product. I cannot even find the "options"!

[ReMark]

Options? The one that under Tools?

[kencaz]

Okay. I've managed to get this working (there was a problem with one of the .dll files), but it's totally different from 2008. It's much like a Microsoft Office product. I cannot even find the "options"!

I tried and tried to give the new toolbar a chance but I just don't like it. I switch back to my old 2008 workspace.

KC

[ReMark]

Kencaz: Are you referring to the RIBBON?

I thought the RIBBON was introduced in 2009 not in 2008.

[kencaz]

Kencaz: Are you referring to the RIBBON?

I thought the RIBBON was introduced in 2009 not in 2008.

Yes, I was referring to the Ribbon. When I switched to 2010 I tried to like the Ribbon but switched back to the Classic workspace from 2008.

KC

[ARYT]

Right. I also couldn't get used to it. So I used the built-in "Migrate customs setting" and once again it's the classic AutoCAD.

And yes. I really couldn't find the "options" under "Tools". It's totally different.
The ribbon, at the first glance, reminds me of "PowerPoint".