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[violeta]

I am learning to Mastercam X5 and I have a problem with settings the parameters so that when drawing does not show me what I draw but 20 seconds later.Thanks in advance

[CJep]

That sounds like a major graphics issue,...

 

http://www.mastercam.com/Products/SystemRequirements.aspx

 

Graphics Configuration

• 256MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card (minimum)
  
• Professional-level graphics card designed for CAD/CAM applications required, NVidia Quadro or AMD FirePro series recommended
  
• Integrated graphics controllers are not supported
  
• 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution (minimum)
  
• Full hardware acceleration display setting is recommended
  

[violeta]

I have ACER ASPIRE 5738Z with configuration:

Intel Pentium processor T4300 ( 2.1 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)

Intel GMA 4500M

15.6'' HD LCD

2 GB Memory

320 GB HDD

DVD- Super Multi DL drive

Acer Nplify 802.11/b/g/n

Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

Multi-in-1 card reader

6-cell Li-i-on battery

Please tell me if you go with this configuration Mastercam X5

THANKS A LOT

[CJep]

Primarily it has to do with your graphics support, Mcam as well as other cad/cam programs require stand alone graphics cards.

If your computer is running an integrated chipset for graphics support Mcam is not going to "get along" with it.

 

From the Acer specs:

Graphics - Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics,

 

http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/notebook/2009/acer/aspire/Aspire5738Z/Aspire5738Zsp4.shtml

[violeta]

Is there a solution to this problem?

Thanks

[CJep]

Is a new computer an option?

 

You may find the sofwrare has other disagreements with your hardware.

[Rotary Ninja]

Yes, your solution is going to be a new PC. Heck, you can put together a home-built PC using used parts off craigslist for less than $300 that will blow that Acer away. You're not going to find many laptops that will have a dedicated GPU (graphics card). Build yourself a cheap desktop and throw as much money as you can at the graphics card. Buy a professional card like a Quadro. Not a gaming card.

[violeta]

Thanks

[Jayson Kramer]

Turn of the Hardware Acceleration in the Configuration under Screen at the top. Yes a better laptop for this is in order but for learning this will do fine after this setting.

[The_kid]

I do some programming with my laptop but I also have 6gb ram. this helps a bit. still very slow compaired to what I have at work. See if you have open spot for more ram. I'm not computer guru but it's my understanding graphics "piggyback" on the ram.