8.1. Performance problems, Tools

8.1. Performance Issues

With very large projects or intensive use, performance issues may occur. This chapter describes typical causes and provides practical tips for optimizing your system and your workflow.

Prerequisites

• A running project in the SuCri environment
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD project management

Step-by-Step Instructions for Diagnosis

If performance problems occur, please perform the following steps for fault diagnosis:

1. Check whether the problems only occur with a specific project. If so, the project structure should be optimized.
2. Check the log files using the command SuCriShowLog for unusual error messages.
3. Monitor resource consumption (CPU, RAM, GPU) in the Windows Task Manager during processing.
4. If the problems persist, submit a support request via the SuCriSendSupportRequest function.

Depending on the results of your diagnosis, you can perform targeted optimizations.

Important Notes

To achieve the best possible performance, please observe the following best practices:

• Divide projects modularly: Split drawings into sub-areas (e.g., by plant components) and use XRefs.
• Keep content local: Save spec sheets, catalogs, and templates locally on an SSD instead of slow network drives.
• Drawing cleanup: Regularly use AutoCAD commands such as PURGE or AUDIT as well as the command SuCri2CleanDummyParts for cleanup.
• Dynamic properties: Activate these only when needed to minimize system load.
• Hardware recommendations: Use at least 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended) and a modern graphics card with at least 6 GB VRAM.
• Documentation optimization: Filter bills of materials by assemblies instead of outputting the entire project.

Troubleshooting

Here you will find solutions for common performance-related problems:

• Problem: Long loading times for spec sheets.
  Solution: Check the content paths and ensure that no outdated or unnecessary spec sheets are active.
• Problem: Lagging in the 3D view.
  Solution: Reduce the level of detail of the representation or deactivate the display of hardware supports in the working view.
• Problem: Delays when saving.
  Solution: Deactivate unnecessary background processes and check the network connection to the project server.