Animate Explode results in blocky graphics

[Areva]

Using SW2006 sp 4.1 I have an exploded view of a metal case assembly, approx 5 meg, and when I run “animate explode” the fixings (screws, nuts, washers, rivets etc) all display as block images. Is there a setting somewhere in SW to show them as they should be? The IT guy has just installed a NVIDA FX 3450 graphics card (SW recommended) and I’m not see results I expected. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Eddy

 

[Theophilus]

Yeah, with that card, I'd expect smooth graphics. Check your driver to see if it's the one recommended by SolidWorks (just in case).

Jeff Mowry

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

In Tools > Options > System Options > Performance and/or Tools > Options > Document Properties > Image Quality there should be a "slider" bar which controls the level of detail shown when moving parts.


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[Areva]

Thanks guys.

The FX3450 looked a real beast compared to the one he took out just as I was about to leave work and I didn't have any real time to experiment.
I'll try your suggestions when I'm back at work on Monday.

Eddy

 

[SBaugh]

Check the driver! if it's not certified then that could be your issue.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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