In a similar vein -- I appreciate the reassurance that this is a widespread situation - sorry , but I thought I d seriously missed something or become inept overnight - but it was just the arrival of my 2011 upgrade -
Have been given the "Graphics Card ' debate by Computers Unlimited UK and my VW supplier here also .I do happen to be working on a newly purchased dual graphics card Macbookpro with additional monitor etc.(perhaps Nemetschek should develop associated necessary hardware.)
-Open Gl effectively useless as a working render base - (I do not - and right now will not be using the renderworks version) - Render generation demands 5 minutes coloured wheel for simple objects - followed by no action without zoom in / out - and then a further rebuild.
-Hidden Line is actually worse and more than often demands a forcequit.
-Mapped Attributes on 2D objects created on same design layer as open gl rendered objects default to repeat and default position ,-demanding remapping.
- Object Info Palette remains blank for extended periods as though unable to read associated information.
- Generally rebuild of 2D information stutters , goes into out of focus delays on trying to respond to zoom or pan .
a sense of vertgo and head-banging frustration follows a day working with this .....
I do feel somewhat taken in by the 2011 Upgrades promotion .Despite several very useful developments it seems as though in reaching for high end graphics rendering structure a lot has been sacrificed in what are now basic rendering possibilities , and a complex unresponsive software development does not compare well to earlier versions and / or Sketch-up (Obvious comparison) for fluid workflow possiblities.
I hope Nemetschek will find a way to address basic render speed issues at some time soon , obviously I will be looking for my most efficient working possibilities,...
2.2GHz quad-core
Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1GB GDDR5
