Mastercam art v9 problems

[CATCH22]

im having trouble with art,the program opens fine and you can draw in it but when you try to produce an organic surface the drawing disappears right when it finishes the process.The drawing is still there because you can toolpath it,but you cant see the drawing,very weird.any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks

[Mike Mattera]

Update your video driver or lower your video acceleration.

Mike Mattera

[Mike Mattera]

Most likely if your running V9, get the latest driver first. Then reduce your Windows Graphics acceleration.
Right click on the desktop - Properties - Settings - Advanced - Troubleshoot - Slide the slider down a notch.


Mike Mattera

[CATCH22]

Thanks,I tried both and its still not working properly.

[Mike Mattera]

Still no word on which video card your using.....

Mike Mattera

[CATCH22]

the video card is a nvidia geforce4 mx integrated gpu.

[cadcam]

(geforce4 mx integrated gpu) This could be the issue.you really need a better card for Cad.

(hen reduce your Windows Graphics acceleration.
Right click on the desktop - Properties - Settings - Advanced - Troubleshoot - Slide the slider down a notch.) Really needs to go one above the bottom in most cases.

[Mike Mattera]

Never buy a Computer with an Integrated Video if you can avoid it. They are always the lowest level of video you can get (especially the Intel video chips. yuk) and the always cause problems.

Mike Mattera

[CATCH22]

Ok thanks for your replys guys,i will definately look at getting a new video card. thanks again

[CATCH22]

well guys do you have any suggestions to what video card is the best for this type of application. thanks

[Matt Berube]

The most commonly recommended card is anything from the Nvidia Quadro FX family. They most likely won't carry this in your local computer store but they are available.

I have a Quadro FX 1400. This is considered a very solid mid-range card in the Mastercam world. Once you get a Quadro FX there are a couple settings you have to make and then all of your display problems go away.

You may be able to get away with less but the Quadro FX is definitely worth it.

Do not get confused with the Quadro NVS. It is NOT the same thing.

[CATCH22]

thanks Matt.