AutoCAD Mechanical 2009

djmillerjr · Post by **djmillerjr** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:44 am

My SpaceExplorer won't work with this software package, yet it works fine in Inventor, Catia, and UG.

Any hints?

djmillerjr · Post by **djmillerjr** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:50 am

From my 'Tune Log':
Performance Tuner Results Log
Version: 18.1.0.7
Date of Last Tune: 10/19/2010

Machine Configuration
---------------------
Processor Speed : 2.4 GHz
RAM : 4094 MB

3D Device
---------
Name : NVIDIA Quadro FX 580
Manufacturer : NVIDIA
Chip set : Quadro FX 580
Memory : 2286 MB
Driver : 8.17.0012.5957

Your machine contains a 3D Device that is not certified.

As more graphics cards and 3D display drivers are tested, they are added to a list on the Autodesk website.

You can check for updates and download the latest certification list at any time. Run the 3DCONFIG command and click the Check for Updates button.

Current application driver: nvd3d9.hdi

Current Effect Status:
----------------------
Enhanced 3D Performance: Available and on
Smooth line display: Available and off
Gooch shader: Available and using hardware
Per-pixel lighting: Available and on
Full-shadow display: Available and on
Texture compression: Available and off

Available application drivers and effect support:
-------------------------------------------------
Software driver
Effect support:

Enhanced 3D Performance: Not applicable
Smooth line display: Not applicable
Gooch shader: Software emulation only
Per-pixel lighting: Not applicable
Full-shadow display: Not applicable
Texture compression: Not applicable

Direct3D driver: Not Certified
Effect support:

Enhanced 3D Performance: Available
Smooth line display: Not applicable
Gooch shader: Available
Per-pixel lighting: Available
Full-shadow display: Available
Texture compression: Available
Enhanced 2D Performance: Available

It appears the device is not certified. I mean really? It's just a spacemouse...

djmillerjr · Post by **djmillerjr** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:52 am

From my 'Tune Log':
Performance Tuner Results Log
Version: 18.1.0.7
Date of Last Tune: 10/19/2010

Machine Configuration
---------------------
Processor Speed : 2.4 GHz
RAM : 4094 MB

3D Device
---------
Name : NVIDIA Quadro FX 580
Manufacturer : NVIDIA
Chip set : Quadro FX 580
Memory : 2286 MB
Driver : 8.17.0012.5957

Your machine contains a 3D Device that is not certified.

As more graphics cards and 3D display drivers are tested, they are added to a list on the Autodesk website.

You can check for updates and download the latest certification list at any time. Run the 3DCONFIG command and click the Check for Updates button.

Current application driver: nvd3d9.hdi

Current Effect Status:
----------------------
Enhanced 3D Performance: Available and on
Smooth line display: Available and off
Gooch shader: Available and using hardware
Per-pixel lighting: Available and on
Full-shadow display: Available and on
Texture compression: Available and off

Available application drivers and effect support:
-------------------------------------------------
Software driver
Effect support:

Enhanced 3D Performance: Not applicable
Smooth line display: Not applicable
Gooch shader: Software emulation only
Per-pixel lighting: Not applicable
Full-shadow display: Not applicable
Texture compression: Not applicable

Direct3D driver: Not Certified
Effect support:

Enhanced 3D Performance: Available
Smooth line display: Not applicable
Gooch shader: Available
Per-pixel lighting: Available
Full-shadow display: Available
Texture compression: Available
Enhanced 2D Performance: Available

It appears the device is not certified. I mean really? It's just a spacemouse...

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:17 am

Try manually loading the Add-in.

With Autocad open click on Tools
Load applications
Browse to:
C:\Program Files\3Dconnexion\3Dconnexion 3DxSoftware\3Dconnexion Add-in for AutoCAD\win32\AutoCAD 2009
Select:
3dxautocad.ark

Path will very if your using the 64 bit OS.

djmillerjr · Post by **djmillerjr** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:20 am

Thank-you, that did the trick.