i may not understand exactly what going on in the background, but here it is…
we’ve upgraded the machine. specs:
intel Xeon E5540 2.53 x2
6GB ram
64BIT os (windows 7)
using windows 7 and the resource monitor available, 64bit WM i notice this:
when entering into layout view and zooming/editing (particularily editing a shapes) - using the “f” key on a node upline of the layout network, a large chunk of memory goes into use.
- to be expected i assume, but if i stay in that layout mode too long, i hit a ceiling that costs me upwards of 10-20min to get out of the program starts hanging terribly. its cost me hours of time… if i exit back to node view mode and click “f” before my memory maxes out, i can get full response from WM but its a constant game to be played that i don’t have time for…At least i have a way to monitor the memory resources BUT…id still like a better way for this to be handled…
The problem is this. After exiting the layout mode back to the node view mode a large chunk of memory stays in use that wasn’t in use before using the “f” key. the f key is heavily relied on for visual feedback. when i first opened the program there was lots of memory available. upon exiting the layout mode, the memory doesn’t get released…
- can WM be designed to release memory that was utilized in layout mode once you leave that mode? it isnt needed anymore is it?
- Is there a more optimal way for me to work while still giving me the visual feedback i need without being so dependent on memory.
- is there a better hardware setup that will noticeably improve the response i get from WM?
Thanks for your help as usual the deadlines here are tight.