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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 10:33 AM
‎04-07-2009 10:33 AM

Performance tips

So far, I haven't been able to find anything from Autodesk in ways to
properly set up a computer for the best performance. I've found information
on the video drivers which really doesn't apply to me
because it seems to deal with mostly 3D, and I don't do 3D. I've found and
set the 3GB switch with a noticeable performance boost. So, are there any
other tricks/settings to keep in mind?

Here's my specs:

AutoCad 2010
HP workstation
Vista Home Premium SP1 64bit
Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66GHz 2.67GHz
6GB of RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS video card
Gateway 22" Widescreen HD Monitor

From what I gather, this should be a pretty fast system. Only, it drags
somewhat. I'm not able to keep up with all the technological stuff like I
use to. I found the 3GB switch trick by accident. I just wish there was a
website or something which would explain the different configurations and
settings which work best with the different variations of operating systems,
Autodesk products, processors, etc. I know that leads to a lot of
possibilities, but it would be something that would be greatly appreciated
for all of us who cannot keep up with the newest trends or ways to
circumvent defaults to improve performance.

TIA

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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 10:44 AM
‎04-07-2009 10:44 AM

Your AutoCAD and Windows versions are...?
PC specs?

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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 11:12 AM
‎04-07-2009 11:12 AM

They're in my original post.

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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 11:32 AM
‎04-07-2009 11:32 AM

LOL!

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They're in my original post.

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rgorman
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‎04-07-2009 12:19 PM
‎04-07-2009 12:19 PM

Go to the "Enable/Disable Digital signature Icons" section of the Acad Icon choices. (right click on the Acad Icon)

UNCHECK the box. It helps when scrolling through the directories when opening a drawing or looking for a block or something.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 12:51 PM
‎04-07-2009 12:51 PM


See, there's something that should be included in a
list somewhere.  Thanks Mr. G.


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Go
to the "Enable/Disable Digital signature Icons" section of the Acad Icon
choices. (right click on the Acad Icon) UNCHECK the box. It helps when
scrolling through the directories when opening a drawing or looking for a
block or something.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 12:51 PM
‎04-07-2009 12:51 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you don't need the 3GB switch in a 64 bit OS, do you? It is supposed to address much more RAM automatically for native 64 bit applications.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 01:18 PM
‎04-07-2009 01:18 PM

nintendo wii
wii fit
acad 2010

PJ

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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 01:32 PM
‎04-07-2009 01:32 PM


I dunno for sure.  But, I put in
size=3>"bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVa
3072"


 

I could notice a significant improvement in how
AutoCad ran afterwards.


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Correct
me if I'm wrong, but you don't need the 3GB switch in a 64 bit OS, do you? It
is supposed to address much more RAM automatically for native 64 bit
applications.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 01:45 PM
‎04-07-2009 01:45 PM


That is correct


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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 02:49 PM
‎04-07-2009 02:49 PM

Thankyouthankyouthankyou!

rgorman@cbs.com wrote:
> Go to the "Enable/Disable Digital signature Icons" section of the Acad
> Icon choices. (right click on the Acad Icon) UNCHECK the box. It helps
> when scrolling through the directories when opening a drawing or looking
> for a block or something.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 02:57 PM
‎04-07-2009 02:57 PM

Uh, heck yes that's a fast system. What, exactly seems to 'drag'? Does
your cursor stick after keying a command at the command line? If so, is
your command line un-docked? Does your cursor stick after selecting a
dimension object with the properties palette open? Mine does, but it
would be nice to know if a faster system would fix that.

Have you seen this site?
Your CPU:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=Intel+Core2+Quad+Q6700+@+2.66GHz
Your video card:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/video_lookup.php?cpu=GeForce+9500+GS

Smokin' .-)

> From what I gather, this should be a pretty fast system. Only, it drags
> somewhat.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 07:24 PM
‎04-07-2009 07:24 PM


You are correct, Owen. The /3GB switch does not
exist for 64 bit operating systems. Native 32 bit applications will address the
full 3GB automatically on a 64 bit OS.

 

With that being said, nobody has mentioned
that the user is running AutoCAD 2010 which does have a native 64 bit
installation on a 64 bit operating system.  There shouldn't be any
performance issues whatsoever with this rig.

 



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Correct
me if I'm wrong, but you don't need the 3GB switch in a 64 bit OS, do you? It
is supposed to address much more RAM automatically for native 64 bit
applications.
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Anonymous
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‎04-07-2009 10:54 PM
‎04-07-2009 10:54 PM

You read the posts
Or just glance at them?
Usually you
Are quite adept at giving
Reams of advice,
Enough to satisfy
Any poster.
Nevertheless
I deem that in this
Discussion you have shown.
Inadvertantly,
Or intentionally,
That you are glossing.

TDP



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Anonymous
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‎04-08-2009 01:44 AM
‎04-08-2009 01:44 AM

Well heres one. Keep ur pc clean! Got to a stage the other day when one of our machine kept crashing as well as stalling. I couldnt figure out what the hell was going on. Opened it up and it looked like a family of dust had moved in with the relatives. After that, not one issue.

Intel Bade Axe XBX2
Intel Q6600 2.4
8 Gig Ram
8800GT 512 MB
XP Pro 64bit SP2
2 x 22" Acer AL2216W
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Anonymous
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‎04-08-2009 05:24 AM
‎04-08-2009 05:24 AM

Explain the need for the 3G switch then... .

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Anonymous
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‎04-08-2009 08:46 AM
‎04-08-2009 08:46 AM



Princess Jamie wrote:
> You read the posts
> Or just glance at them?
> Usually you
> Are quite adept at giving
> Reams of advice,
> Enough to satisfy
> Any poster.
> Nevertheless
> I deem that in this
> Discussion you have shown.
> Inadvertantly,
> Or intentionally,
> That you are glossing.
>
> TDP
>
>
>
> "Dean Saadallah" wrote in message
> news:6157810@discussion.autodesk.com...
> Your AutoCAD and Windows versions are...?
> PC specs?
>
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Anonymous
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‎04-08-2009 08:57 AM
‎04-08-2009 08:57 AM


So, in other words, AutoCad has gotten so full of
crap that it's almost impossible to get any performance without breaking the
bank on the hardware.


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You are correct, Owen. The /3GB switch does not
exist for 64 bit operating systems. Native 32 bit applications will address
the full 3GB automatically on a 64 bit OS.

 

With that being said, nobody has mentioned
that the user is running AutoCAD 2010 which does have a native 64 bit
installation on a 64 bit operating system.  There shouldn't be any
performance issues whatsoever with this rig.

 



style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
Correct
me if I'm wrong, but you don't need the 3GB switch in a 64 bit OS, do you?
It is supposed to address much more RAM automatically for native 64
bit applications.
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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎04-08-2009 10:07 AM
‎04-08-2009 10:07 AM


Did you read that anywhere in my post, Jamie? I
said that you're running a 64 bit operating system, on which the /3GB switch
doesn't exist - which is not the fault of Autodesk...for that matter, it's not
anyone's fault, it's how the system just *works.* AutoCAD does have a
native 64 bit installation, which you should have noticed during install (check
to see if Autodesk folders exist in C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86)
to verify.) Other than your video card (which is not listed as supported nor
even tested for any AutoCAD based product) you have fairly good hardware. So in
other words, you're getting more performance out of AutoCAD than most, and no
memory switch is going to assist you in stretching that even
further.



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So, in other words, AutoCad has gotten so full of
crap that it's almost impossible to get any performance without breaking the
bank on the hardware.


 
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Anonymous
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‎04-08-2009 11:49 AM
‎04-08-2009 11:49 AM


Easy there dude.  Dunno what I said to get
that kind of reaction.  Sheesh.

 

My point is this, if I'm getting more performance
than most, then I feel sorry for the most.  Because this is crazy. 
Therefore, I've came here to see if there is something I was missing. 
Something set wrong, or, loading incorrectly.  IF everything on this end is
fine, then AutoCad is bloated way too much and IT is the problem with the
performance.  If AutoCad is the problem, then I think I have a right, as a
customer, to express my concerns.

 

Sorry if I got your panties in a wad.


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Did you read that anywhere in my post, Jamie? I
said that you're running a 64 bit operating system, on which the /3GB switch
doesn't exist - which is not the fault of Autodesk...for that matter, it's not
anyone's fault, it's how the system just *works.* AutoCAD does have a
native 64 bit installation, which you should have noticed during install
(check to see if Autodesk folders exist in C:\Program Files or C:\Program
Files (x86) to verify.) Other than your video card (which is not listed as
supported nor even tested for any AutoCAD based product) you have fairly good
hardware. So in other words, you're getting more performance out of AutoCAD
than most, and no memory switch is going to assist you in stretching that even
further.



style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
"Rabbit" <jamie_myers at yahoo dot com> wrote in message
href="news:6158582@discussion.autodesk.com">news:6158582@discussion.autodesk.com...


So, in other words, AutoCad has gotten so full
of crap that it's almost impossible to get any performance without breaking
the bank on the hardware.


 
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