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Real View stopped working

Real View stopped working

Real View stopped working

(OP)
I've been using 'real view' for a while, but all of a sudden the icon is greyed out.  I have not changed drivers or updated SolidWorks in any way.  I can assign materials to a component but now the real view radio button is checked but greyed out.  Even view/diplay/Realview Graphics is greyed out.  There is an option to turn off real view in large assy mode, but I could find no such global setting for individual parts.  Using nVidia FX3000, SW2004 sp 5.

Any suggestions?

RE: Real View stopped working

Try running repair on SolidWorks from the CD.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP1.1 / PDMWorks 05
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RE: Real View stopped working

Are you sure Windows update hasn't automatically updated the video driver for you?


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: Real View stopped working

(OP)
We have windows update disabled, but I just checked and the nVidia driver is still installed.

RE: Real View stopped working

Try opening SW and creating a simple cube or something to assign a material to. This is to rule out your project being loaded lightweight or having reached large assembly limits.

Anyone can be Captain in a calm sea.

RE: Real View stopped working

(OP)
Using version 6.14.10.4546.  Hasn't worked since last Friday.
Opened SolidWorks this morning, real view is working again.  Haven't changed anything to fix it.
I shut down every night before going home, restart every morning.
Who knows.

RE: Real View stopped working

I never shut my PC's down, it's better to keep them running IMO. If they need a reboot, then I reboot them but seldom do I shut them down. Try keeping it up a few days and see what happens.

FYI - that driver is not supported and could be part of the issue. You should be using either 53.03 or 67.22

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: Real View stopped working

(OP)
I'll give the latest driver a try.  Thanks for the help!

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