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SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

(OP)
Hello

I hope somebody can help me. When editing or creating a sketch in the sketch plane the sketched features disappear as I move the mouse pointer over the sketch. To be able to view the sketch again I fit the sketch to the screen. Also, if I try to dimension an entity once I pick a feature the entire sketch disappears or it disappears as I move the pointer over the sketch. Somebody please help it is extremely aggravating and difficult to use the software. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated.

John   

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

This is a video card issue.  Close any open documents and go to Tools->Options->Performance and check "Use Software OpenGL"

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

If the above suggestion eliminaes the problem, it proves that your card should be upgraded to a SW recommended one, unless you can live with the lower performance of the "Software OpenGL".
http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/VideoCardTesting.html

You could also try using a newer driver for the card you have. Sometimes that helps even if the card is not "certified" by SW.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

(OP)
I tried to check the box for "Use Software OpenGL" however it is grayed out.

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

Close all open Solidworks documents and then set the option for Software OpenGL.  This box is grayed out when any documents are open.

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

(OP)
You guys are awesome. It worked. Thank you very much all of you for your help and kindness.  

John

RE: SolidWorks 2001 Sketch Disappears

You can find all of this usefull information in the FAQ section of this forum.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376

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