Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
(OP)
Hello, recently our corporate IT upgraded us from Solidworks 2007 to Solidworks 2008 sp0. I have 2 PCs with the same build (specs below) that are having an issue when you go to sketch. When you click on the drawing, the view screen becomes distorted. I have downloaded the recommended driver for the video card and this problem occurs even after completely reformatting the 2 machines.
We have found a temporary fix. If you click the maximize button twice (to shrink the window, then back to full), the display clears and then the problem does not happen in that drawing again.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
HP xw8200
3 GB RAM
ATI FireGL v5100
19” NEC monitor 1280x1024
Win XP sp2
We have found a temporary fix. If you click the maximize button twice (to shrink the window, then back to full), the display clears and then the problem does not happen in that drawing again.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
HP xw8200
3 GB RAM
ATI FireGL v5100
19” NEC monitor 1280x1024
Win XP sp2






RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Was the AV disabled during the SW installation?
Did IT do a clean install of SW08? i.e. Did they remove all traces of SW07?
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Upgrading to SP3.1 of SolidWorks as suggested by CBL is a good idea even if changing the drivers fixes your current problem.
Eric
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Branded computers (HP, Dell, etc) will sometimes use a different driver than the one for the card manufacturer. When you go to the graphic driver page, choose 'HP', then look for your card and driver. Don't choose 'ATI' as the manufacturer.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
Dell M90, Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 3500M
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
I have tried using the HP drivers for the PC, but I get the same type of problem.
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
Dell M90, Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 3500M
RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
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RE: Solidworks screen becomes distorted in sketch mode
Is this happening just in sketch edit mode? Is this on parts only, or is it happening on assemblies as well? Have you tried changing your background image?
There was a note attached to your card on the SW website, have you checked the 3Gig switch?
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com