Memory Problems
Memory Problems
(OP)
We are trying to load a very large assembly in Wildfire. The workstation is
a dual 2.8Ghz IBM Z-pro with 3GB RAM.
When memory usage by Xtop approaches 1.35GB, Pro/E will suddenly disappear
and the designer loses everything. then it is 30-40 minutes to try and
reload the assembly.
We think one of the problems is that the design team uses a lot of copy-geom
features in their assemblies for references instead of map parts.
They also use heavy models instead of using shrink-wrapped assemblies.
Does anyone have any tricks for dealing with large assemblies in Wildfire?
We are contemplating a Unix box with 4-8GB of RAM. Problem with that is only
the one user would be able to load the entire machine. If we go this way,
what Unix works best with Wildfire? The last Unix box we had for UG was a
DEC Alpha running OSF/1.
Also, are there any problems with mixing Unix and Windows files in
Intralink?
a dual 2.8Ghz IBM Z-pro with 3GB RAM.
When memory usage by Xtop approaches 1.35GB, Pro/E will suddenly disappear
and the designer loses everything. then it is 30-40 minutes to try and
reload the assembly.
We think one of the problems is that the design team uses a lot of copy-geom
features in their assemblies for references instead of map parts.
They also use heavy models instead of using shrink-wrapped assemblies.
Does anyone have any tricks for dealing with large assemblies in Wildfire?
We are contemplating a Unix box with 4-8GB of RAM. Problem with that is only
the one user would be able to load the entire machine. If we go this way,
what Unix works best with Wildfire? The last Unix box we had for UG was a
DEC Alpha running OSF/1.
Also, are there any problems with mixing Unix and Windows files in
Intralink?
"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."
Ben Loosli
CAD/CAM System Analyst
Ingersoll-Rand





RE: Memory Problems
talk to PTC you may need to tweak your windows enviroment settings.
ProEpro
www.whitelightdesign.com
Pro/E FAQ www.whitelightdesign.com/servicestips.htm
RE: Memory Problems
If you are running WIN XP, then go to System Properties->Advanced->Performances->Advanced->Virtual Memory->Modify...
Now you have several choises. Either to increase the virtual memory at double to your computer RAM or make it 0 (zero). I sugest you to try my second advice. In this way you will force WIN to use the whole RAM memory.
Is just a suggestion and I don't know if it will work in your case, but give it a try!
Good luck,
-Hora
RE: Memory Problems
ProEpro
www.whitelightdesign.com
Pro/E FAQ www.whitelightdesign.com/servicestips.htm
RE: Memory Problems
Depth of loop is 3
Feature number 9 (COMPONENT, id = 70)
in model 85540763 refers to:
Feature number 5 (SURFACE, id = 263)
in model 85540763M4 refers to:
Feature number 9 (COMPONENT, id = 70)
in model 85540763 - circle closed.
When the system encounters this point, it doesn't know which feature to establish first and runs in circles trying.
Hope this helps,
Kim