Hardware Acceleration for 2011 AutoCAD LT

[smarcus3]

I upgraded from 2010 LT to 2011 LT. However the newer software on a MUCH faster computer is un-usable if dynamic imput is enabled. however the older software and computer run this fine. How can I fix this?

Thanks

[ReMark]

A "laggy" mouse may be due to nothing more than an outdated driver. When you purchased this much faster computer did you retain your old mouse and keyboard?

[smarcus3]

Completely new mouse and keyboard. This same laggy mouse issue also happens on other computers with AutoCAD 2011. It somewhat improves when you turn off dynamic input.

[ReMark]

I just loaded 2011 yesterday and have had no mouse related issues. I have not tested it with Dynamic Input enabled. I will do so momentarily and let you know the results. I'll be back.

An update.

I enabled Dynamic Input and have experienced no lag what-so-ever. I'm using my original (older) MS wheel mouse and a four year old Logitech keyboard.

I have the company-wide TrendMicro antivirus program running, MS Outlook, Windows Explorer and my Internet connection running in the background.

My OS is WinXP S.P. 3 (32-bit) running the 32-bit version of ACAD 2011. There is 4GB of RAM installed on this (work) system and I have enabled the 3GB switch in my boot.ini file.

What are the specs on your computers?

By the way, mine is a standalone system as far as AutoCAD goes. You're networked?

[smarcus3]

great. thanks. it sucks that dynamic input works fine with 2010 and not with 2011. ALSO ITS LT not regular.

[ReMark]

I am fully aware that you are running LT while I am running the full blown package. So, that makes me wonder why our experiences aren't reversed. With more "overhead" I should be having problems while you sail right along.

What are your system specs?

Has this been a problem right from the start?

Do mouse-related problems appear when using other programs (ex. - MS Word or Excel)?

What model mouse is being used?

Have you checked your mouse properties?

[smarcus3]

problem happens on over 3 computers. all different equipment. occurs starting right after install within autocad. Everything else works great. Computers run windows 7 but also happens in vista. not sure on xp.

Laptop: 2 ghz core 2 duo, 2 gb ram, 64bit, microsoft air mouse / pad

Desktop 2.4 ghz core 2 quad, 4 gb ram, 64 bit, microsoft mosue (model ???)

[Dana W]

Here's that "Did you check the gas guage." question.

You're not running a MS roller ball type mouse are you?

The only problems I ever experienced with ACAD LT was with one of those museum pieces. The thing was totally unusable and worse with Dyn Input and Tool Tips on. I couldn't even get the crosshairs to center on a grip. it jiggled all over the place. It was not that long ago, at a work place with a tight boss. Took me two weeks to convince him to let me even buy my own optical mouse and install it.

[smarcus3]

nope a normal wireless mouse.

[Dana W]

Of course you have optical mouses (Mices?) other than the touchpad.

Don't use pointer acceleration.
Don't use smart pointer.
Don't use mouse trails.
Set all scroll increments to 1 line.