Solidworks 2006 CTD on Linear Feature Pattern

My company just installed SW 2006, we are currently using SP2.0 while I
get 2.1 installed. We recently have found a repeatable CTD whenever we
try to do a pattern of a linear feature. I have tried three different
computers under two different configurations and the problem exists
with all of them. This seems to be the only cause of the problem so
far. I have used it on a system running an ASUS P4P800 MB, ATI FireGL
X3 256 VC, 2 GB RAM, and Win XP Pro SP2. The other one is the same
system, except 1 GB RAM and an nVidia GeForce FX 5200. I have installed
all the certified drivers and the most recent drivers. The only thing
that makes any difference is running it in software OpenGL. not a
problem, except for the fact that I made sure to get a certified
graphics card with enough performance to handle SW2006, and now I have
to turn it off to run the program. My VAR doesn't have a solution
except that it is a VC problem.

Any one have the same problem or similar?

Thanks!

 

Do you mean *any* linear pattern? On *any* part you create? Or is this
specific to a particular part file?

I'm running 2006 sp2.0 on two different machines (one old Dell M50
laptop and one new Boxx tower) with no crash problems with patterns.

By the way, neither of those video cards is a slam dunk. I've seen
several problems with the FireGLs and GeForce also has limitations. The
only cards that can be just about guaranteed to work are the Quadros
above a certain level (excluding the NVS). If using software OpenGL
fixes it, it is a video card/driver problem. The solution is either a
new driver or a new card, or some connection problem with your mobo.

Are you sure your antivirus was off during installation? That might be
worth trying. I would uninstall the video driver and then reinstall it
(with av off). Of course reboot the computer.

Good luck,

Matt

 

Thanks for all your suggestions. I am going to install SP2.1 and hope
that they fixed it.