So even if you were a really big fan of Windows 2000, don’t switch to that Windows Basic theme! Those setting being disabled will have a anywhere from a negative to disastrous effect on SolidWorks performance. Because the Non-Aero themes are intended for systems lacking dedicated GPUs, those themes disable certain 3D acceleration settings within Windows.
Basic, or Non-Aero themes are intended for systems that don’t have dedicated graphics cards.īut there is another, more important reason to keep the Aero themes active on your SolidWorks workstation, even if you prefer the Windows Basic themes. If you are using a video card that is certified to run SolidWorks, it will have more than enough power to run Aero themes with the slightest hiccups. If you are using SolidWorks however, DO NOT TURN OFF AERO THEMES!įirstly there really is no need, from a performance standpoint, to turn off Aero themes on a SolidWorks workstation. As a result many tech bloggers have recommended shutting off these themes to improve system performance. This however requires a significant amount of resources when compared to the old Windows Basic themes.
The themes give a “glass” like translucency to the Windows interface, as well as using live icons and new animations to enhance the user experience ( ). The Aero themes are intended to provide a more aesthetically pleasing interface (apparently Aero stands for Authentic, Energetic, Reflective and Open … I thought they chose the name because it was a cool word …). Starting with the release of Windows Vista and continuing with Windows 7, Microsoft has included Aero themes with the several editions of the operating system, from Home Premium up to Ultimate.
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