NoelStalker Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 it seems that whenever I input .SAT files into my drawing it really slows down AutoCAD. This is especially true whenever I switch views. It appears to be the regen operation. The drawing is only 10 MB. I can work in much larger drawings that are 2D and not have a problem. I've eliminated all other background tasks and processes that are eating memory. Is there some sort of work-around/setting I can adjust to reduce quality of the 3D views in order to speed up the regen process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Is it just this one .sat file or any .sat files? My 2000i at home has never had a problem with .sat and I have used plenty. What are your computer specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelStalker Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 2.8Ghz pentium cpu 2.79 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM Windows XP Pro 2002 service pack 3 anything else I should post? I could E-mail you the SAT file to see if your system handles it with no problems. some SAT files are no problem. It seems to depend on where I get the SAT file from I'm guessing. Like if I have to save it down using HOOPS or if it comes native in version 4.0, I'm thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 2.0GB of RAM is OK for most drawings but maybe you are pushing your limit on this one. What are the specs on your graphics card? Maybe that's where the bottleneck is. Does your hard drive have enough free space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelStalker Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 how do I find the specs on my graphics card? I have 64GB of free space on my hard drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 How large is the file? Try ZIP. Do you have IGES or STEP import tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 how do I find the specs on my graphics card? I have 64GB of free space on my hard drive. Look under Device Manager > Display Adaptor to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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