SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
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I just purchased a new machine (Xi Computer Corp, Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+, 2 Gb RAM, nVida Quadro FX 1400, WinXP64) and installed SoildWorks '06.
I have been working with a large assembly (600+ components, although not that large size-wise: 5Mb). I have noticed that SW bogs down when I do any editing of the assembly (i.e. it locks up for 1 min or so for any particular command). I have a number of linear component patterns in the assembly--a friend told me that perhaps this is slowing the assembly down so much.
Anyone have any suggestions? I've tried messing with the image quality settings in SW as well as virtual memory settings--all to no avail. Any experience with liner component patterns slowing an assembly down?
Thanks, josh
I have been working with a large assembly (600+ components, although not that large size-wise: 5Mb). I have noticed that SW bogs down when I do any editing of the assembly (i.e. it locks up for 1 min or so for any particular command). I have a number of linear component patterns in the assembly--a friend told me that perhaps this is slowing the assembly down so much.
Anyone have any suggestions? I've tried messing with the image quality settings in SW as well as virtual memory settings--all to no avail. Any experience with liner component patterns slowing an assembly down?
Thanks, josh






RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
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Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
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RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
What are your systems details:
Processor:
RAM:
Video Card:
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SW2005 SP 5.0 & Pro/E 2001
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P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1400
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RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
Heckler: System details in bulleted form:
* Processor: Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+,
* RAM: 2 Gb RAM,
* Video: nVida Quadro FX 1400,
* OS: WinXP64
SW06 is not slow with other assemblies that are slightly smaller--just this one file. That's why I was inquiring about patterns slowing a model/assembly down.
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
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RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
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RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
IMO microsoft and the hardware venders have yet to get up to speed with the 64 bit version of windows. I'm not sure that they have all the drivers right for all this yet.
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
I ran into similar slowdowns during testing. I also run on a AMD 64 FX53. In the end they were attributable to problems in the assembly itself. The AMD allowed me to actually get in a fix this stuff where my associate's Pentium 3.2GHz machine layed down and died. I had to clean up ALL mating problems and remove all fasteners.
SW is still slow with large assemblies. Unless you can compare your new system to a comparable Intel box it is more likely the slowdown is in the assembly not the computer.
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
I'm guessing that my problem isn't the computer, too (well, perhaps some bug with XP64. . .), and more likely in SW06. I think I'll reinstall SW05 for the time being and see if that changes anything. I'm also going to try rebuilding my assembly from scratch (a lot of work!) in order to eliminate any unnecessary data.
thanks, josh
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
REgards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
A single file like that may be 40 or 50- meg. I wish i knew a quicker way too.
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: SW06 + XP64 + Large Assembly = super slow perf.
Run an “assembly statistics” (after you convert a copy to 2006) on your assembly. How many “Number of top level mates:” do you have? If over 300 try this: Put your assembly into another assembly and then open the new assembly. I would think that the new assembly opens in seconds. Our VAR told us not to have over 300 mates per assembly to make it fast.
Bradley