Hardware acceleration issue

[dido.nenov449595]

Hello all,

I have exactly the same problem, as discussed in this thread: http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=129867

However, I would like to be using my hardware acceleration. I just bought a Y570 Lenovo with Nvidia 555M 1GB for that whole purpose.

Is there a way to tweak, fiddle, do something with the nvidia settings, those in revit, any way of making this whole system work as intended? Using hardware acceleration is at least twice or 3 times as fast in 3d, but the selection process, which is what you do most in Revit, is driving me insane!!!

I would simply like to use my system to its full potential.

Things I have already tried:
installed sp2.
checked if revit supports my graphic card - it does not.
isntalled the latest drivers for my graphic card.
was puzzled by the fact, that .. ok, this is a bit tricky. Lenovo Y570 comes with on-board Intel HD graphic card AND Nvidia GeForce GT 555M. Through the nvidia control panel you (as I did) can make sure Revit uses the Nvidia graphic card. However when you start your Revit and go to options->graphics, you get this message:

The installed video card driver is newer than those certified by Revit.
Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family; current driver: 8.17.12.8562
Certified drivers: 8.15.10.2266; 8.15.10.2361
You may continue to use Hardware Acceleration.
If you experience graphics display issues, you should:
- Turn off Hardware Acceleration; or
- Install driver that is recommended for use with Revit

as if you are using your on-board card. /btw, I installed the 8.15.10.2361 certified driver, just for the sake of it, Revit still shows im using the newer driver/

So, that's that, I will be extremely obliged if someone has a workaround of some sorts.

Have a nice day.

[cadtag]

can you disable the Intel onboard in BIOS? having the multiple video display adaptors in a laptop seems to be a real pita.

[dido.nenov449595]

Thanks for popping in!

Nope, no such options in the BIOS, and flashing the BIOS on a 1 weak old laptops is something I wouldn't want to get involved in.

Anyhow, I made a scrnshot of the whole problem, I posted it on revitcity.com, wouldn't hurt to pin one here I suppose.

http://www.revitcity.com/forum_files...ssue_revit.jpg

/Btw, you can tell that revit is actually using the better nvidia graphic adapter, when you turn it off and experiment with some 3d rotations, refresh rates, etc./

The problem still persists, so any help is much appreciated.