Extraneous windows in SW2008?

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I'm wondering if anyone else is having this problem.

I'm using SW2008 SP3.0 in a Windows XP system. When I open an assembly model of just moderate complexity(i.e. SW is using 400Mb of RAM), if I open a part model I will find that that window will sometimes persist no matter how many times I close it. In some cases, I'll get part model windows opening up all by themselves, and when I use the "Window" menu command to change windows, I get one of these "extraneous" windows. In other words, usually the extraneous window is one that I've already had open in the current session, but not always. The problem doesn't seem to be model-specific, although some part models seem to be worse than others. The problem seems to occur with part model windows only, in other words, I don't get extraneous sub-assembly windows. I occasionally noticed the problem in SW2007, but in 2008 it seems to be a lot worse.

Anyone else?

-Dave Adams

yawdro · Accepted Answer

I saw this a lot also when we first switched to 2008. Sometimes it would be a part file that I didn't actually open, but was in my assembly. I haven't noticed it as much since we went to SP3.0. It also seemed to happen more often if I would use ctrl-tab to switch between open documents and then use the "window" menu. I typically use ctrl-tab and maybe that's why i don't notice it so much now.

j · Answer

This is one of those known bugs in 2008 that may get fixed in one of the SP for 2010 or whenever they get aroundtuitDave Adams wrote:----== Posted via  - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >100,000 Newsgroups---= - Total Privacy via Encryption =---

zxys · Answer

I'm not sure if this is the same thing exactly but YES, in 2008sp3 (and earlier),.. sometimes the FM (Feature Manager) windows will NOT close,.. they seem to get stuck open!?!? For instance, when editing a loft, the FM window for the loft will remain open,.. it will not close!?!?!?

=2E. (oh joy add more $, break it,.. and fix it in the next sp or release?)

Dave Adams · Answer

ews=3D=3D---- #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >1=00,000 NewsgroupsThanks for the responses folks.-Dave Adams

Willem1 · Answer

Hi Dave,Found out (through another forum) the Nero Software that was included with my DVD Burner put an executable into the boot sequence that caused SolidWorks to give these problems. Once I turned it off in MSCONFIG, the machine (and SW-2008 v.3.1) has run fine.Also switching off the Windows search can help to make SW more stable.Willem"Dave Adams"  schreef in bericht news:

yawdro · Answer

What was the NERO file?Can you post a link to the forum you reference??

zxys · Answer

Hmm... doesn't apply to my FM windows being stuck on cuz,.. neither Nero or the Windows Search is used or on.

And, if either of these were on,... what the heck do they have anything to do with SW window management???

Anyhow, I don't think that is the problem... personally, it's SW poor programming,.. they have a history.

Otherwise,.. I'll second it,...where is the forum you are talking about.... add link, please.

=2E.

Willem1 · Answer

The nero file in the msconfig is the NeroCheck (C:Program FilesCommon FilesAheadLibNeroCheck.exe).I don't remember were I saw it, but it helps me with this problem!

TOP · Answer

I see the unwanted part windows when CTRL-Tabbing to other open partswhen the assembly is open. I am on 2.1 and this is an everydayexperience.TOP

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