Using a ramdrive to improve hard disk performance on temporary and cache file operations by Graphisoft.
Note: No help available if the data hits the fan. Why? Because your .pln file will be corrupted beyond repair.
Hard Disks v. Ram:
AC uses the hard drive to store temp files for many operations, this usually slows down performance.
Imagine if you could use your super fast RAM, instead of the physical hard drive.
Well, you can, the solution is to install a special type of driver called a ramdrive.
1) I use Dataram's Ramdisk. Please do you own homework on this selection.
2) Installation creates a virtual drive in ram memory (mine is G: ).
3) Back up your Work Environment, then Go to >Work Environment, >Company Standards, > Special Folders
4) Change the folder locations for Temporary and Cache, to a dedicated folder on the ramdrive. That's it.
5) Now your section rebuilds, 3D window orbit, etc. will speed up.
6) Turn sun shadow on in 3D and orbit it as-fast-as-you-can. Impressed?
Warnings:
A) Do not use a ram disk without your IT dept approval.
B) If you are on a desktop, you must have an uninterrupted power supply.
C) If your laptop battery is dead or slightly shy, replace it.
D) Read the manual that comes with the ramdisk software. I warned you!
E) Never use a ramdrive on a server, BIM or otherwise.
F) Graphisoft expects 2-3Gb space for these temp files.
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