16th July 2011, 12:45 PM | #1 |
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X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
I find that some obj files that are large crash my 6.8 & 6.7 versions of AC3D. Both seem to react the same.
Some obj files seem to load, but then AC3D freezes when I move the mouse. Question, what is the relationship between obj file sizes and the amount of system ram, and also the obj file size vs the video card memory. I am running a PC with XP Pro SP3. CPU #1 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 CPU Name Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz Video Card: Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Memory 1024 MBytes Type GDDR3 Thanks in advance, William |
16th July 2011, 02:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
You are probably running out of RAM.
I never used AC3D with less than 4 GB and this is what I would recommend as minimum for X-Plane as well. peter |
16th July 2011, 04:14 PM | #3 | |
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I plan to upgrade to a new machine this fall which will be 64 bit allowing more memory to be installed. My present machine handles up to 5,000 Kb sized obj files. Some of the files I need to load are 12,000+Kb. So what amount of ram & video memory should I consider for a 12,000 Kb obj file with a png file 3,000 Kb size? Thanks for the help. William |
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16th July 2011, 05:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
What are your page file settings, and what sort of memory usage does ac3d need when you load these big objects? You can see this in task manager.
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17th July 2011, 06:01 AM | #5 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
Oh, I misread your system specs.
I was thinking '1024 MBytes Type GDDR3' is your RAM :roll: Considering that:
...your model is certainly not even close to ac3d's limitations on your hardware. At least on Mac AC3D will only address 4GB anyway (32bit app). 8GB do help to get the OS and other apps out of the way though Have you tried updating graphics drivers? Reducing some rendering options (anti-aliasing, et al)? Maybe someone with better WinXP skills knows more. peter |
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Total objects: 1291 surfaces: 166100 vertices: 86400 Attached is a pic of the system information with the above objects loaded into AC3D. I am guessing that either the obj files that that crash AC3D have something odd in them, or something weird is going on in my computer. I haven't updated my graphic drivers as they are fairly recent. Driver Version 6.14.12.6658 Driver Date 2011-01-08 03:27:00 My Video card is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT which by today's standards is ancient and should be replaced which will happen this fall. I will look at anti-aliasing etc. as my next move. Thanks again for the interest. William |
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24th July 2012, 05:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
...your model is certainly not even close to ac3d's limitations on your hardware.
At least on Mac AC3D will only address 4GB anyway (32bit app). 8GB do help to get the OS and other apps out of the way though Have you tried updating graphics drivers? Reducing some rendering options (anti-aliasing, et al)? Maybe someone with better WinXP skills knows more. peter[/QUOTE] I think I discovered what I was doing wrong. I was getting the texture and the obj files cross filed. (Newby mistake) Thanks again for the interest. wheathe |
26th July 2012, 01:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
I really hope it didn't take you the entire year to find out.
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27th July 2012, 08:46 AM | #9 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
Yes it took me a year.
Old age and health issues are my excuses and I'm sticking to them. Way back in my distant past I worked with 2D & 3D CAD at a $5000.00 per seat CAD station. Complex machines were always created using layers for each sub assembly and part. Having the ability to put different part attributes in a separate layer was strictly enforced as each part was added to a sub-assembly and then the design checked for interference, fit,and function. Comparing working with layers to working with the hierarchy method in AC3D, the layers method wins hands down for speed and ease of use. IMHO. I admit it is not an issue on assemblies with only a few parts or objects, but when you build an aircraft with many parts and add in animation, finding your way around becomes a time wasting issue. IMHO. I would like to see more opinions on this subject. Finally AC3D makes most other CAD software look and feel second rate. Amazing! Many many thanks Andy! PS Parametric design was becoming popular about the time I retired. It made altering a design a snap. Possible in AC3D? wheathe |
28th July 2012, 10:22 AM | #10 |
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Re: X-Plane obj files crash AC3D
My only gripe with AC3D's layering logic is the following:
If I group multiple objects (e.g. geometry intended to move as if it were one solid part) everything is fine. I can select the group in group mode and the objects inside individually in object mode. This logic breaks however if I group multiple groups containing objects. It is no longer possible to select groups within groups in group select mode. Clicking such a sub-group will select all objects within but NOT the group. I also can not move multiple selected objects and groups within the hierarchy together but have to drag them around individually. peter
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