Realview option, how do I check if my dirver supports it?

[clj7]

Ok, I've figured out the only way I can have the design look realistic is to have the realview enabled. But it's actually greyed out. I have been searching for similar topics but they all say stuff about driver supports and stuff like that. So for a start, how can I check if my driver does support it? And what are the requirements for Realview?

Thankyou for your time, I look forward for a reply

 

[MadMango]

faq559-936 will provide a link to SolidWorks where you can see a list of cards and recommended drivers.

 

[SincoTC]

Before you load a file, go to "Tools" > "Options" and under "System Options" > "Performance" check if the "Use Software OpenGL" Checkbox is ticked, if it is and it's also greyed out, then your graphics card doesn't support hardware acceleration and you do need a new card. If it's not greyed out, then uncheck it to enable the Realview icon.

You should also run the SolidWorks RX diagnostics application from the Windows Start Menu > SolidWorks 200x > SolidWorks Tools. This will tell you the installed card and driver, there is a direct link to the all the tested drivers for suitable cards.

Trevor Clarke. (R & D) Scientific Instruments.Somerset. UK

SW2007x64 SP3.0 Pentium P4 3.6Ghz, 4Gb Ram ATI FireGL V7100 Driver: 8.323.0.0
SW2007x32 SP4.0 Pentium P4 3.6Ghz, 2Gb Ram NVIDIA Quadro FX 500 Driver: 6.14.10.7756

 

[vc66]

SincoTC-

I'm having the same issue, and the "Use Software OpenGL" is checked and greyed out... but I have an nVidia Quadro FX 4500 that's supposedly certified by Solidworks, and I have the most up to date driver.

Any suggestions?

V

 

[JMirisola]

Having the most up-to-date driver isn't necessarily correct. You want to be sure it's an approved driver. Also, branded systems (HP, Dell, etc) will often require a driver that's different than the one called out for nvidia. When you go to SolidWorks' website, be sure to select your system instead of card manufacturer.
Also, when you check the 'Soft OpenGL' setting, make sure you don't have any files open.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
CAD Administrator, Ultimate Survival Technologies
My Blog

 

[vc66]

OK, so I've used the most up-to-date driver according to the Solidworks website for both the card (FX4500) and the system (Dell Precision 490), and neither one works.

I'm starting to think my video card/motherboard is going.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks.

V

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Try removing the card, gently clean the contacts with a pencil eraser, and replace the card.

If you've tried all the suggestions above, then it could very well be the card itself. Do you have any colleagues you could swap with?

Did you run the SW RX dianostics?

 

[vc66]

I will try cleaning the contacts. I ran SW Rx and it found nothing wrong.

Thanks for all the input.

V

 

[gwubs]

Make sure you have no models open when you look at software open GL setting. It greys out as soon as you open something.