Are you tired of the Resource Monitor constantly running in SolidWorks and slowing down your work? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of disabling the Resource Monitor in SolidWorks so that you can have a smoother and faster experience.
Why Disable Resource Monitor?
Before we get started, let’s understand why you might want to disable the Resource Monitor in SolidWorks. The Resource Monitor is a helpful tool that monitors system resources such as CPU usage, memory usage, and disk activity.
It provides valuable information about how your computer is performing while running SolidWorks. However, it can sometimes consume a significant amount of system resources itself, which can result in slower performance, especially on low-end hardware.
Disabling Resource Monitor
To disable the Resource Monitor in SolidWorks, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open SolidWorks Options
In order to disable the Resource Monitor, we need to access the SolidWorks Options menu. To do this, click on Tools in the menu bar at the top of the screen, then select Options from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Performance Options
In the Options dialog box that opens up, click on Performance from the list on the left-hand side. This will bring up various performance-related settings for SolidWorks.
Step 3: Disable or Customize Resource Monitor Settings
In the Performance options window, you will find a section called “Use Software OpenGL”. Enabling this option will disable hardware acceleration and consequently disable the Resource Monitor. However, keep in mind that disabling hardware acceleration may affect graphical performance in SolidWorks.
If you still want to keep hardware acceleration enabled, you can customize the Resource Monitor settings according to your preference. Scroll down in the Performance options window until you find the section called “Resource Monitor”.
Here, you can toggle various options such as Display CPU usage, Display memory usage, and more. Uncheck the boxes next to the options you want to disable.
Step 4: Apply Changes and Close Options
After making your desired changes to the Resource Monitor settings, click on the OK button at the bottom of the Options dialog box. This will apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have learned how to disable or customize the Resource Monitor in SolidWorks. By following these simple steps, you can optimize your SolidWorks experience by reducing resource consumption and improving performance. Remember that disabling hardware acceleration may impact graphical performance, so choose your settings wisely.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to SolidWorks support or consult their official documentation.