Realview Graphics Problem
Realview Graphics Problem
(OP)
I've created a custom list of materials we typically utilize, with applied materials in the Realview Graphics section and textures when realview is turned off.
After a part is created, I apply the appropriate material. If Realview is turned off at that time, the normal texture for that material is shown. Switching to Realview does nothing graphically, it's as if the Realview data is not being saved.
Now if I create another part, this time with Realview turned on ... everything works as is should. Switching realview on/off produces the two visual effects.
In assemblies of parts with the same material (i.e. parts that should have the same visual properties), switching realview on/off effects only a handful of parts. It appears to be random effecting some parts some of the time.
Anyone experienced this and how to fix ... Is there something I'm doing incorrectly?
SW2006 SP3.1
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500
TIA
Jeff Martin
After a part is created, I apply the appropriate material. If Realview is turned off at that time, the normal texture for that material is shown. Switching to Realview does nothing graphically, it's as if the Realview data is not being saved.
Now if I create another part, this time with Realview turned on ... everything works as is should. Switching realview on/off produces the two visual effects.
In assemblies of parts with the same material (i.e. parts that should have the same visual properties), switching realview on/off effects only a handful of parts. It appears to be random effecting some parts some of the time.
Anyone experienced this and how to fix ... Is there something I'm doing incorrectly?
SW2006 SP3.1
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500
TIA
Jeff Martin






RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Also check the driver version for your VC... it has to be the certifed SW driver.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Can SWRx replicate this? I thought it was just for crashes. Can you provide some guidance?
Jeff Martin
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I hope this helps!
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP1.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2MB RAM, nVidia 2500M
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
jrmartin, please let us know if this works.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Jeff Martin
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I was able to set the VC to run with SW. However no change. If I create a part with Realview off, assign a material, and switch Realview on ... nothing graphical occurs. If I then hit the "Edit Material" tab on the material selection, the Realview graphical portion suddenly appears.
Any other suggestions?
Jeff Martin
"Every day is painful ... and the last one kills you"
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I'm going to guess that it's not you, it's SolidWorks. I see that you're on '06 SP3.1; can you update your service pack? No guarantees, it's just a suggestion...
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP1.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2MB RAM, nVidia 2500M
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
That was my initial suggestion and is still my suggestion, because realview works fine for me in SP5.0.
Go get admin rights and test it if that doens't fix it, then upgrade to SP5.0. Rights are needed for lots of things inside SW... power users can usually get by, but users with no rights cannot.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Hope that helps.
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I am using the standard material that comes with SolidWorks.
If you have realview off when you apply the material then realview has no effect on the part. However if you turn on realview and reaply the material then it works as expected.
This happens in all cases that I hae tried this with.
I have not noteced this before becouse I don't turn off realview.
I would say if you are going to use realview then make sure you have it turned on when you apply the materials.
I have a certified graphics card with the certified drivers installed.
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Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP1.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2MB RAM, nVidia 2500M
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I do not have photoworks as an addin and this is happening in 2006 along with 2007
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I read the thread that JMirisola has indicated, I cannot find the flag "Display PhotoWorks materials in SolidWorks" that it talks about. Perhaps because I'm using SW2006, or its the CK interface.
In regards to previous posts regarding the service pack, I cannot modify because SP3.1 is our company standard.
Jeff Martin
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RE: Realview Graphics Problem
Regards
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Realview Graphics Problem
I've contacted my VAR and they were able to reproduce the error on 2007 SP1.? . They did not have a solution, so they reported the problem with Solidworks. I'll respond back if I get a solution.
Cheers
Jeff Martin
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"Your observations are correct ~ however the behavior show is dictated by your selection in the material property window.
When you create a part, with real view off ~ then RMB and choose edit material ~ with real view off ~ the Visual Properties, Advanced Graphics, is set to ~Standard.~ This is correct function.
When you repeat the steps with realview enabled first before applying a material, ~RealView~ is selected.
So the behavior you see, while inconsistent, is intended functionality based on options chosen.
Please let me know if you have additional questions and i can reopen this SR
Cheers,"
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Any thoughts?
Jeff Martin
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Eric