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Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

(OP)
Using ST1(MP9) when I open an assembly all the parts are being activated. This isn't so bad on small assemblies, but in my top-level I am waiting for quite a time while it does this.
I have checked on the open file dialog and the defaults are set to inactive, simplified and simplified assemblies.
Anyone else had this problem or am I missing a setting?

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

RE: Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

(OP)
Still same with MP12

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

RE: Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

Are you loading a configuration? They can override the open check boxes.

IF not call GTAC and report it. It needs to be fixed.

RE: Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

(OP)
I'm not opening a config but one of the sub-assys is a config, so that could be the problem.
I can't recall where the setting is but I'll have a look on Monday.

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

RE: Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

(OP)
OK, so this is weird.
I opened up the file this morning and nothing activated.
I expanded tree and highlighted parts and still everything fine.
Then I went to rotate the view using my SpaceExplorer and as soon as I touched it everything stopped while all parts were activated.
Then I closed the file and opened it up again - nothing activated. Rotated view and zoomed with mouse - still OK.
Rotate with SpaceExplorer - everything activates.
 

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

RE: Parts being activated when assembly loaded.

(OP)
On SpaceExplorer properties there is a checkbox "Auto Rotation Centre" (Add-Ins > Properties > Options)
If this is checked everything activates when I try to rotate.If it is unchecked parts don't activate.
The driver I'm using is -
Release Version 3.8.2, Driver Version 6.8.1, Firmware Version 4.04
I downloaded this last week from 3D Connexion.

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

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