Strange Linear Dimensions in ProDesktop 8

[Skibby]

Hello,

 

I'm having some trouble when using the "Linear Dimension" tool in an Engineering Drawing with Pro Desktop 8 (build 1067 running on Windows 7 x32 bit).

 

When I use the linear dimension tool to measure part of a drawing, I sometimes get a strange measurement that displays a value of something like 15-// or 03-03 instead of a normal measurement like 92.00 or 88.00.

 

Does anyone know of a way to stop this happening? Or could this be something I am doing wrong?

 

I've attached a screenshot of the problem so you can see what I mean.

 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[Pezonator]

Hi

 

We are having the exact same problem, although I have found the fix, that in turn creates another problem! Arrgghhh! We use Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit

 

In the Tools - Options - Performance menu, there is a check box that says "Disable graphics hardware acceleration". We have to have this ticked, as we were having a problem with dimensions not showing while doing a Design Drawing, for example, drawing out a rectangle should show 100x50. If the box is un-ticked, it is impossible to tell how big you are making an object.

 

So, with the box ticked, going into an engineering drawing with result in dimensions like you Skibby, 01/-// or 93-//. This might seem basic, but simply un-ticking the box seems to fix the problem.

 

UPDATE: I just tried it then. It seems I can leave the box ticked, create a design drawing, then go into options and un-tick the box, create the engineering drawing and the dimensions work! Woohoo! I know this is a round about way, but hey, if it works it works. Engineering drawings are not done that often.

 

An FYI: You do not need to close and open the program each time ticking and un-ticking the box. That setting takes effect on the next drawing you create.

 

Anyone having this issue, please reply here if it works for you! I just wish there was current Windows 7 support for ProDesktop, it is such a great program and easy to use.

[tj2419]

Hi Has anyone else found another solution for this problem? We are running windows 7 32bit. It only happens on one machine (an older one).

[T_Lister]

Varies from machine to machine here. Tried the 'Disable graphics hardware acceleration', made no difference at all. Is there a solution out there? Win7 32bit also.

[Skibby]

I didn't find a solution using Win7 32bit. However, we installed Windows 7 Pro 64bit on our PCs this Summer and since then, the dimensions in ProDeskop are working as they should.