ACAD 3D X-Ray mode "Dithered" 1

[cfee]

Yesterday I think I hit the RAM ceiling in my 32-bit system while modeling a fairly large part-count assembly. I got an error message announcing a function of the video was being disabled and my ACAD was reverting to "defailt settings" of some sort.

What was smooth shading in X-Ray mode devolved to a "dithered" effect under "default settings" and the dithered appearance is nearly unusable since interior edtail is obscurred- the only reason FOR X-Ray mode, a mode absolutely necessary in assembly modeling.

When I rebooted, the problem persisted.

Is there a setting in ACAD where I can re-enable its use of the other operating mode ?

I'm using an NVidea GT-240 1Gb card ( modest by ANY standard!!!). Is the problem there instead or is it possibly a VISTA video display issue ?

Ok- Stumped for now-

Tks-

C. Fee

 

[cfee]

Ok- the answer is to un-check "transparent" from the degradation list under Performance under 3D in the OPTIONS dialog box. I'll post back with exact details if anyone's interested, but this is the general procedure.