System memory with solidworks

3D Design Volume Model
1

Hello

Since solidworks 2014 we have a recurring problem on the RAM.

When we open several assemblies in a row, the memory fills up little by little and even if we close the assemblies, the memory never empties until saturation and solidworks crashes

We have 12GB of ram I was advised to increase the virtual memory of the system

Is this a good solution? If so, how much should I put in?

 

Thank you

1 Like
2

Hello

How big is virtual memory now?

See here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows/change-virtual-memory-size#1TC=windows-7

Have you installed the latest SP, SP5? Because a memory bug has been fixed in the 2014 SP1 version!

Are you sure it's not a configuration problem?

You can reset the SolidWorks settings by following my tutorial:

http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/3d/reinitialiser-les-parametres-solidworks

Is the graphics card up to date? See this link:

https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html

If you are in the premium version, it is advisable not to load add-ons that are not used every day in Add-ons > Options (such as Simulation, etc.).

Otherwise, a solution that is recommended is to close SolidWorks at least at noon for example.

1 Like
3

If none of the solutions work, we can check and test this method too:

http://www.javelin-tech.com/blog/2011/01/low_system_resources_warning/

 

4

-which processor

-12 Ghz RAM what frequency

To see

Control Panel\All Control Panels\Performance Information and Tools

See this link for Workstation Resource Indication

http://cadware-utilities.fr/index.php/ressources/default/ShowInLine?file=notices/08-Hardware/Guide_Configurations_materielles_140701.pdf&categorie=Hardware&cat=notices&titre=Guide%20des%20configurations%20mat%C3%A9rielles.

It is also useful to use the locking bar for the parts

which miniminimizes the reconstruction time - of memory used

See this tutorial

http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/barre-de-blocage-sous-solidworks

@+ ;-))

5

Hello;

I agree with .PL for a daily shutdown of Solidworks, I will add that it is also interesting to run the "Solidworks RX" utility to empty your Temporary files and automatic backups.

-> Note, frequent cleaning of workstations with the Windows "Clean" tool (or CCleaner) is also desirable.

2 Likes
6

We went to SLDW 2015 result it's worse

 

1 Like