AutoCad 2013 slow

[nowikovs12]

Hello guys,

I'm having some problems with my autocad 2013 version. It seams to be slow and not as responsive as I can remember in previous versions. When ever I select or apply a command, it seams to slightly drag. Same with drawing a line, it feels like the program is trying to keep up. I never had this problem before.
I installed the latest drivers for my graphics card.

Would appreciate some advices, as this is anoying

Using widdows 7, 64bit, 16GB RAM, iMac 27'

[nestly]

Turn off unnecessary bells and whistles in AutoCAD and Windows and see if performance improves.
examples:
Windows Aero themes
Selection Cycling
Quick Properties
Properties Preview
Selection Preview
Rollover Tooltips
Close Properties and Layer Palettes

[nowikovs12]

Hello Nestly,

I tried most of these, just left the Object snap and Polar tracking, doesn't seam to make a difference. I have 2GB of AMD Radeon HD 6970M, it should be more then enough to run AutoCad drafting. When I run 3dsMax, it navigates like a charm, very responsive. I really don't understand the reason.
I also looked into this thread - http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showth...-certain-tools , tried copying everything into a new drawing, didn't help. I also tried the commands Audit, no changes. I'm not familiar, but are there similar service packs available, like for 3dsMax in autocad?
Thank you for the replies,

[ReMark]

AutoDesk used to call them service packs but now they call them updates. There is no update for 2013 at this time.

[nestly]

There is no Service Pack available for AutoCAD2013 yet, and based on recent history, there likely won't be one until Sept-Oct.

ReMark, if I'm not mistaken, they only calling them "Updates" for the 2011 release cycle... I believe they've gone back to "Service Packs" again.

*edit* "Update" was used from 2009-2011 but it did go back to "Service Pack" for 2012.... 2013... Who knows?

[ReMark]

I assume there has been no "Hotfix" issued either for any of the numerous problems people have been experiencing?

[nowikovs12]

Hi guys,

thank you for your help. I have a feeling that it is to do with the graphics driver, I installed the latest drivers. I also looked at other forums, and there was mentioned to switch off the hardware acceleration, when I get to the settings, the button is faded, and I can't get access to it.

[nestly]

Wait.... are you using 2013 on a Mac, or a PC? I really don't know anything about Macs, can you run Win7 on Apple hardware?

AutoCAD Updates and Service Packs. --- > http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...linkID=9240618
Mac Updates and Service Packs ---> http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...inkID=15839491

[nowikovs12]

Ok, gents,

I just restarted my Mac, opened autocad, and the navigation and line drawing is very responsive. I guess after installing the latest drivers, it is a good idea to restart your pc I now have the windows aero theme back on, and DYNMODE set to 3 rather instead of 0. Great, I just spend good 2 hours on this, back to work tomorrow.
No no no Nestly, I hate AutoCad on Macintosh, I am using bootcamp and windows 7, so I was talking about windows version of Autocad. Thank you all for the help,
All the best,

[ReMark]

Since you like the Mac but also like running a Windows-based program (AutoCAD) on it do you drive an Austin-Martin with a Chevy engine installed? LoL

You must have money to burn. What business are you in? Are there any job openings? Just kidding!