Are you one of those people who has been getting frustrated for long because the 3ds Max software is running extremely slow on their computer.
If you are one of those who answered in the affirmative to the last statement, you have landed at the right place. By reading this article, you will equip yourself with new methods and tips to increase the speed of 3ds Max on your computer.
One key factor to keep your computer working in an optimized state is the efficient removal of junk data. Junk data piles on as we use the computer to perform various tasks. If the quantum of this junk data is allowed to grow manifold, that calls for trouble. So the moral here is to fix junk data and the improvement in the computer’s performance will signal an improvement in 3ds Max‘s speed.
Erase Junk Data from Your Computer
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3ds Max Takes Time to Launch
This problem usually arises when an update to the software is installed or when an upgrade is rolled out and subsequently installed by the user. However, the main question that arises is why does this new version take longer to initialize than the older one. There are a couple of reasons listed below.
- The slowdown may be caused by the size of the executable file and the extra overhead used to load and initiate the latest features of the new version. We can also deduce the observation that the executable file is now using the system processor differently so a slowdown becomes noticeable. Another point worth taking note of is whether 3ds Max operates fluently once it has been properly booted up
- Another reason 3ds Max is not launching quickly might be the fact that the Video Card is not up to date. As 3ds Max is optimized to use the latest video technology, it is best to update the video card drivers on a frequent basis
Files Take A Long While to Open Up
If the load time from one design session to another has increased considerably, possibly 3ds Max is unable to find enough storage space to work properly. You must ensure there is sufficient HD, RAM as well as swap file allocations at all times in order to get a seamless 3ds Max experience. If you desire to find out more on this, read this article: http://www.autodesk.com/3dsmax-systemreq-2015-enu.
In order to check RAM and swap file allocations:
- Right-click This PC and select Properties.
- This will bring up a screen laying out the RAM and Processor Speed.
- If you want to see the amount of swap space, or change it, select Advanced system settings in the pane on the left.
- Click the Advanced tab, now select Settings under the Performance heading.
- Select the Advanced tab in the new window that will open. You will be now viewing the amount of hard drive memory allocated to the swap file being displayed by in the Virtual Memory section.
- Click the Change button and use the Virtual Memory dialog to adjust the swap-file size. The maximum and minimum amounts are shown by the prompts in the dialog.
Once the memory is set properly, check the model. When the model opens, perform the following list of steps.
- Try to save the scene with a different name. Then open the file again to see if it opens quickly
- If you collapse the stack of objects completely, chances are that you’ll note a drastic improvement in the performance
- In case XRefs are used, make them locally accessible in the model
Slow Response to Open/ Drag Dialogs
If you do not experience the smoothness when you either open or drag the dialog, the possible cause might either be the video driver conflict or display configuration. Here are handy steps to diagnose the issue:
- Launch 3ds Max. Select Help, and then choose Video Hardware to find out the check the Graphic Card’s model.
- Ensure that the card supports the active driver.
- Also, keep an eye out for new video drivers by checking the website of the Graphics Card manufacturer.
3ds Max Slows Down Overtime
If you have been working with the software for a long period of time, it might have gotten considerably slower than how it performed in the beginning. Try out a few MAXScript functions before you restart the software
- gc()
Runs a garbage-collection routine - freescenebitmaps()
Frees up the memory allocated to bitmaps - clearundobuffer()
Clears the Undo/Redo buffer. Be very sure the scene is as you want it before you invoke this function
Enter these function calls in the MAXScript Mini Listener at the lower left of the 3ds Max window.
We earnestly hope these solutions would have helped you out.