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
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SYMPTOMS
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Slow startup for SOFTIMAGE 3D on Windows NT.
 
CAUSE
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The default settings are hindering performance.
 
RESOLUTION
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1. Set the following environment variable as a SYSTEM variable:
 
     LM_NO_SNMP=1
 
2. 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
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If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this
article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.
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Keywords          : si si3d si3dren si3dsetup
Version           : WINNT:3.7
Platform          : winnt
Issue type        : kbprb
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