2018 Flashing black screen

[timothylarose]

I first started working in C3D - 2014 for my company. We recently had to upgrade to 2018, and ever since both myself and my co-worker have had the same problem when ever deselecting an object, line, what have you; our screen in either Model or Paper space goes black for only a few seconds, sometimes longer depending on the size of the file. Has anyone else had the same problem and possible solution?

[AllenJessup]

My first thought would be to upgrade you video drivers.

[timothylarose]

Video Drivers are up to date. The problem will change from Model to Paperspace. Is there a way of simplifying the objects or layers without turning them off, or reducing the graphic quality?

[AllenJessup]

Since I haven't experienced the problem. I don't have any idea of what would help. If you post your computer specs. That might help someone diagnose your problem.

[timothylarose]

Computer 1 Specs:

• Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
• Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2609 v4 @ 1.70GHz (8 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
• NVIDIA NVS 310

Computer 2 Specs:

• Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
• Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2603 0 @ 1.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
• AMD FirePro V4900 (FireGL V) Graphics Adapter

Let me know if there is something I missed.

[Anonymous]

I am having the same problem.  My C3D has become unworkable.  I cannot get anything done.  I am, constantly, waiting for regeneration and switching model/paper spaces and layouts.  Selecting and pressing ESC causes regeneration and a lengthy black screen.

I am running 2018 on a new tower with excellent specs. and (I think) the best video card available.  It is SUPER frustrating.  I, just, downloaded and updated the 2018.1.2 update.  No joy.

[Anonymous]

Did anyone resolve this issue? I have the same problem and has slowed my drawings down considerably. thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

I just resolved my problem. Set REGENAUTO to off.

[wfberry]

No one mentioned that plenty of memory and a fast SSD hard drive always helps.

Bill