Black Parts

[Plifter365]

Hi everyone, I'm using Solidworks 2006 and I have a funny issue. When I'm done working on a part and save it, the part turns black, then when I move back to my assembly most of those parts are also black. When I close and re-open solidworks the parts are back to their normal color.

Any Ideas?
Thanks

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Sounds like a video card/driver problem.

Which ones are you using?

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[Plifter365]

I have an:

ATI Mobility Radeon X600 SE video card.

The driver you are looking for is the Solidworks driver not the system driver. I dont know how to find that.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

There's your problem. None of the radeon cards are recommended by SW.

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/videocardtesting.html

Try updating the driver to the latest recommended in the list.

I use a Radeon V7000 at home and it is OK most of the time, but it is very touchy ... especially with SW07.

Time for an upgrade!

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Helpful SW websites faq559-520​

How to find answers ... faq559-1091​

SW2006-SP5 Basic ... No PDM​

 

[Beggar]

I experienced this same problem with 2005 and a non-certified card. Once I changed the card, the problem went away.

I think CBL is correct: Time for an upgrade.

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[handleman]

If you'd rather just work way slower you can check the "Use Software OpenGL" option.

 

[Plifter365]

Thanks for your help everyone!