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RealView Graphics Problem

RealView Graphics Problem

RealView Graphics Problem

(OP)
I'm trying to get RealView graphics to work on a new HP nw8440 with an ATI FireGL V5200 graphics card.  The drivers are the most current tested and passing from SolidWorks, but the RealView graphics ball is still greyed out and when I go to edit a material it is not given as an option.  

Also, the use software OpenGL option is not checked in SolidWorks, and under the ATI configuration utility the profile is set to SolidWorks.

Does anyone have any idea what on earth is going on?

Thanks.

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

Have you check-marked the Advanced Grapics option in the Materials Editor?

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

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

(OP)
Yes.  Still not an option.

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

(OP)
SW06 SP3.1, Windows XP Pro SP2

I checked the video card notes and it didn't say anything.  I gotta say, this one really has me stumped.

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

In the notes of your particular video card it says you must install a patch if you are running 2006 SP3.4 or earlier.

Use the link ctopher posted above and click on the notes section for your video card

Best Regards,
Jon

Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Solidworks 2006 SP0.0

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

(OP)
2D Driver Version:6.14.10.6613
3D Driver Version:6.14.10.5653

That's all the notes say from SolidWorks.

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

[quote]SolidWorks 2006 SP3.4 and earlier requires firegl_patch.msi
Dual Monitor Setup Instructions
2D driver version: 6.14.10.6613
3D driver version: 6.14.10.5653[/quote

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

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

Dmeyers,

That is what the notes say under 2007. Look at the notes for 2006.

Best Regards,
Jon

Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Solidworks 2006 SP0.0

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

Thanks for the link CBL.
dmeyers, run the patch. It should fixed the problem.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: RealView Graphics Problem

(OP)
The patch worked great.  Thanks for your help.  

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