Microsoft KB Archive/180253

PRB: Slow SOFTIMAGE 3D Startup on Windows NT

PSS ID Number: Q180253 Article last modified on 02-06-1998

WINNT:3.7

winnt

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Softimage 3D for Windows NT, version 3.7 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

Slow startup for SOFTIMAGE 3D on Windows NT.

= CAUSE =

The default settings are hindering performance.

= RESOLUTION =

  Set the following environment variable as a SYSTEM variable: LM_NO_SNMP=1   Click SET and OK. 

It is important to do this as a SYSTEM environment variable because mental ray is also affected; this ensures that distributed rendering starts on time.

If you continue to experience problems, use the setting LM_NO_NETBIOS=1, and note the increased speed at which SOFTIMAGE 3D starts.

= REFERENCES =

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail. ====================================================================== Keywords : si si3d si3dren si3dsetup Version : WINNT:3.7 Platform : winnt Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.