BEx Analyzer Performance

Hi All,
We're using the BEx Analyzer (7.x version) based on SAP Gui 6.40 patch level 29.
When opening workbooks in the (new) BEx Analyzer the local PC CPU usage is exploding and stays on 99% / 100% all the time, even when the results are in and no navigation is done. All this is resulting in poor workbook and PC performace.
Any ideas?
Our specs are:
Gui640, version 29 (gui640_29-10001615.exe)
Business Warehouse, version 13 (bw350_13-10001615.exe)
BW700, version 16 (BW700SP16_1600-10001615.EXE)
Thanks a lot!
Cheers, Ron

Hi Daniel,
RSRT is the tcode for anlyzing your query performance.
Try this.
NOTE: Assign points if it helps
Regards,
Arun.M.D

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Main Memory Cache With Swapping (mode 2)
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[email protected]
+919820827647

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