Pointer sticking "locking up for few seconds"

[Marc5]

Having trouble with ARCH CAD 2010 "sticking" in a simple line command. Pointer locks up for a few seconds, works for a split second then locks up again. This will repeat 4 or 5 times then CAD may work for an hour or so just fine then do it again.

 

Coumputer:

HP

Memory 6G

64 Bit

Intel ® Core ™z, QUAD CPU, Q6700 @ 2.66GHz 2.67 GHz

 

Applications running:

Job Work Timer

Internet radio station

MicroSoft Outlook

 

Any ideas why this is happening and how to fix?

 

Thanks,

Marc

[ReMark]

No mouse related problems in any other program?

[ReMark]

Posted at the AutoDesk Discussion forums by murray-clack:

 

There are a few well documented things that have been known to cause this effect.

 

1. If you are using the Layer Palette - turn it OFF (set LAYERDLGMODE to 0 to get the classic layer manager back).

 

2. If the "Selection Preview" is on - turn it OFF.

 

3. If Dynamic UCS is turned on - turn it OFF.

[nestly]

I have a list of about 10 different things that can cause a jumpy cursor, but if it only happens intermittently, it may be a process that's happening in the background like an automatic save, or it might be one of your other apps doing something. The command line or AutoCAD text window should let you know if it's an automatic save, or you can check your Windows processes when it happens to see what's using your CPU cycles.

[ReMark]

And it could be a faulty driver who knows? Maybe the OP can answer my question. It would be a start.

[Cadderpillar]

If you are using Pandora for Internet radio it can cause the mouse to freeze for a second when it is changing the ads on the page or playing an ad. I have noticed that happening to me before but it is only for a second that the mouse locks up.

 

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I design commercial playground equipment with CAD.

Edited January 7, 2011 by Cadderpillar

[Marc5]

Sorry, been at meetings all day.

 

Thanks for all the responses and I will try / check all.

For now I can let ya'll know I do not have the mouse problem in any other program.

 

Thanks,

Marc

[Marc5]

FOLLOW UP:

 

LAYERDLGMODE is now set to 0 (it was 1)

Dynamic USC is now OFF (is was ON)

Selection Preview is set to 3. What should it be set to?

It appears the media player for the radio station is Adobe Flash Player

 

I will keep ya'll posted if the pointer lockes up again.

 

Thanks,

Marc

[ReMark]

Thanks for updating us. Keep us posted.

[Marc5]

Your welcome and Happy New Year.

 

Should I be concerned about Selection Preview at this time?

 

Selection Preview is set to 3. What should it be set to?

[ReMark]

The default setting for SelectionPreview is 3. To turn this feature OFF, as suggested above, set the value to "0". Explanations for many system variables can be found in your AutoCAD Help file.

[Marc5]

Thanks, and yes I know many items can be found under "help"; however, I could not find the system variable for Selection Preview.......Found Selection Preview and read about it......May have over looked it.

 

Is there a list of all system command abreviations and variables that can be down loaded / copied?

 

Thanks

[nestly]

Options > Selection > Selection Preview

 

Assuming you have Express Tools installed: Express > Tools > System Variable Editor (or SYSVDLG from the command line) will show you all the AutoCAD variables, the default setting, where the variable is stored, and a description of what is controlled by the variable.

 

 

SELECTIONPREVIEW

Controls the display of selection previewing.

 

Objects are highlighted when the pickbox cursor rolls over them. This selection previewing indicates that the object would be selected if you clicked. The setting is stored as a bitcode using the sum of the following values:

 

0 Off

1 On when no commands are active

2 On when a command prompts for object selection

 

("3" means 1 and 2 are both active)

[kencaz]

I would suggest keeping your "selectionpreview" at '3'

 

What really slows down systems with on board graphics is the Thickened lines when the cursor is passed over. The default for new autocad installations is "both" Thicken and Dashed. This can really tax even a good system if there are a lot of objects.

 

I would suggest as I do change the "PREVIEWEFFECT" variable to '0'

 

 

KC

[ReMark]

Thanks, and yes I know many items can be found under "help"; however, I could not find the system variable for Selection Preview.......Found Selection Preview and read about it......May have over looked it.

 

Is there a list of all system command abreviations and variables that can be down loaded / copied?

 

Thanks

 

Re: System variables and printing.

 

Take a look at this thread. It's only six posts.

 

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?55597-2011-System-Variables&highlight=system+variables

[Marc5]

Once agian, thanks to all.

 

Exspress Tools loaded and SELECTIONPREVIEW is set to (3) and will remain at (3) at the momnent. I did changed PREVIEWEFFECT to (0) it was at (2). If pointer sticks, I will change SELECTIONPREVIEW to (0) as suggested.

 

I will post in a few days if these changes (along with others mentioned above) helped pointer "sticking".

 

Thanks.......

[Marc5]

Update........There has been no "sticking" of the mouse since the changes made suggested above.

 

Thanks, again.