Slow Commands

[gsksun4]

I tried a search for this, but no luck. When I open a drawing, the first time I use a command it's slower than the next time, or any time after. The drawing file is onlyn 380kb. I purged the drawing, and reset the scales list, as I believe I saw that soluton here before. I also saw the other day how to get your OS specs, but cannot find that thread now. Can anyone help?

Using 2009LT

Glenn

USA

[ReMark]

OS specs?

 

What OS are you currently using?

 

What are your hardware specs too?

 

Does the problem occur with any particular drawing(s) or all drawings?

 

When did the problem first occur?

 

Right-click the icon for My Computer and then select Properties.

[gsksun4]

OS specs?

 

What OS are you currently using?

 

What are your hardware specs too?

 

Does the problem occur with any particular drawing(s) or all drawings?

 

When did the problem first occur?

 

Right-click the icon for My Computer and then select Properties.

 

Operating System/OS:

MS Windows XP

Professional

Version 2002

Service Pack 3

IBM Hard Drive

Intel®

Celeron® CPU 2.20 GHz

2.19GHz, 1.00GB of RAM

 

I always noticed the slow start-up of 2009LT from the beginning. The slowness of the commands from the beginning also. Like I said, once you use a command, the next time it's acts normal from then on. I have 4 different AutoCad programs on my machine, maybe that accounts for the slow start-up. I recall seeing the Scales list reset somewhere on here, and that helped the speed for the start-up somewhat.

I just tested another drawing that's a little larger @ 904kb and the problems aren't there. That file was created with a much newer version. The one with the problem was created in R14. I did save it as a 2007 file though.

[Seath]

...1.00GB of RAM...

 

This could be your problem.

[gsksun4]

This could be your problem.

 

I thought that would be part of it. I did a scales list reset, and things did speed up considerably. And I tested other drawings and they seem faster also. Very strange. The slowness seems to be only when I initially begin working, then I purge things, do the scales list thing and it seems a lot faster. It's totally different after I get going. Even going into the menu browser is faster, and that was the slowest thing for me. Click and wait, but now OK.

 

Also, can you tell me how much RAM I would need?

Thank you.

[ReMark]

The combination of a Celeron cpu and 1GB is probably part of the problem.

 

When was the last time you cleaned out temp files and defragged or optimized your system?

[gsksun4]

The combination of a Celeron cpu and 1GB is probably part of the problem.

 

When was the last time you cleaned out temp files and defragged or optimized your system?

 

I clean out temp files several times daily because that slows everything, even my e-mail. Haven't defragged in a few months. Don't know how to optimize the system. Is that a quick procedure? Would uninstalling two of those AutoCad programs speed things up? I don't need the 2002LT and the 2006LT. I'll look into getting more RAM. Can you suggest how much I would need with my system?

[ReMark]

Your Celeron cpu is a downgraded Pentium chip that has a smaller L2 cache, slower processing speed, and a higher core voltage. The size of the L2 cache has a big effect on system performance. Your computer is well suited for emailing, browsing the web and typing a letter. It is not particularly well suited for CAD work. Remember...you get what you pay for.

 

Adding another 1GB of RAM will certainly help. Remember...money and RAM; you can never have too much of either.

 

Uninstalling programs will speed up system startup time. That's all it will do.

 

Do you run any other programs concurrently with AutoCAD?

[gsksun4]

Your Celeron cpu is a downgraded Pentium chip that has a smaller L2 cache, slower processing speed, and a higher core voltage. The size of the L2 cache has a big effect on system performance. Your computer is well suited for emailing, browsing the web and typing a letter. It is not particularly well suited for CAD work. Remember...you get what you pay for.

 

Adding another 1GB of RAM will certainly help. Remember...money and RAM; you can never have too much of either.

 

Uninstalling programs will speed up system startup time. That's all it will do.

 

Do you run any other programs concurrently with AutoCAD?

 

Not running other programs with AutoCad. Just have e-mail open and Internet Explorer. As luck would have it, the head IT guy just came by and I ordered the extra GB of RAM.

Thanks again ReMark.

Glenn

[Tankman]

The Celeron processor is lacking, as well as a memory boost might help.

 

Check me if I'm wrong but, I think the Celeron processor is low end.

Much slower processing capabilities, was this an on sale low end PC?

 

My GF's desktop has a Celeron CPU, I'm not saying outloud, "You need to upgrade girl!" I'm only thinking it.....................

[gsksun4]

The Celeron processor is lacking, as well as a memory boost might help.

 

Check me if I'm wrong but, I think the Celeron processor is low end.

Much slower processing capabilities, was this an on sale low end PC?

 

 

Don't know about a sale, but the company has maybe 150 computers, so I'm guessing they weren't going for Cadillacs when they made the purchase. Also, the IT people know nothing about Cad.

[ReMark]

Re: 1GB extra RAM. I hope the IT checked the specs on the motherboard first.

[gsksun4]

I hope the IT checked the specs on the motherboard first.

 

He mentioned that in our conversation. My fingers are crossed.

[ReMark]

He should verify what is inside the computer case like the number of DIMM slots available and the number of DIMM modules currently installed. If he is adding to existing memory he'll want to match it by maker/type.

[Seath]

A suggestion for in the future when they go to upgrade you make sure to get them to look into (or better yet give them a list) of Video cards built for CAD. You would be surprised at the difference it makes. I learned the expancive way that just because it runs the latest Games at higher qualities does not mean it will run flawlessly with CAD.

[Cad64]

Specifically, which commands are you having issues with? Some commands, like Mtext for example, take a while to initialize the first time you use them in a session no matter how good your computer is. But once they are initialized, they work quickly every time afterwards.

[gsksun4]

A suggestion for in the future when they go to upgrade you make sure to get them to look into (or better yet give them a list) of Video cards built for CAD. You would be surprised at the difference it makes. I learned the expancive way that just because it runs the latest Games at higher qualities does not mean it will run flawlessly with CAD.

 

Thank you Seath for that info.

[gsksun4]

Specifically, which commands are you having issues with? Some commands, like Mtext for example, take a while to initialize the first time you use them in a session no matter how good your computer is. But once they are initialized, they work quickly every time afterwards.

 

Yep, Mtext was one of them. Editing text was slow too. You guys are good. Also, clicking on an object and waiting for the properties manager to open.

Funny thing, you're right about once they wake up, they work fine.

Thank you Cad64.

[gsksun4]

He should verify what is inside the computer case like the number of DIMM slots available and the number of DIMM modules currently installed. If he is adding to existing memory he'll want to match it by maker/type.

 

Thank you ReMark the Magnificent. I just forwarded this info to IT. The wheels are in motion.

[alanjt]

'09 was written with an 'on demand' style of loading.

The first time a command is issued, AutoCAD has to load the required arx/dll. The next time it's issued, the arx/dll is already loaded and will execute much faster.