Improved HTMLEditorKit?
Has anyone seen code for improved implementations of the HTMLDocument and HTMLEditorKit objects?
The javax.swing.text.html.HTMLEditorKit class seems to be a long way from allowing a developer to easily whip up even a basic HTML editor application. There's little support for lists, proper table manipulation is a bear, and seemingly simple tasks like adding a <br> when a user hits shift-enter are challenging.
Don't get me wrong ... I'm glad there's a built-in HTMLDocument concept at all. I'm just wondering if anyone out there has run across or created improved HTMLDocument/HTMLEditorKit objects that extend the originals such that most important HTML actions are included as actions of the editor kit?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Thanks for the links. Ekit's list handling isn't perfect, but it has a nice example of using a spellchecker, while SimplyHTML provides a good list-handling example.
Much appreciated -
Sam
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I finally have it working.
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I have read through all of the Bridge request discussions, and encountered a few comments on the stacking process but nothing to explain my critique and feature request. My apologies for any redundancy.
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Hi!
All you know about recent Adobe decision to move to CC bussiness model. "Do less, charge more", good implementation of this principle. Before I was Adobe fan and I sincerely wanted to help them improve their products, I thought they want too. I created a list of about 80 improvements and fixes for PS. I sended it to Adobe. Also, to Tomas Knoll (I hope he recieved it, but not sure I have correct eMail, just my guess). It was a huge work, and I believed it may not be throwed to a trash can, they want to make their products better, after all! I thought...
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Here's the work I made. I don't want it to be lost. Please, take a look and share your opinion! I will appreciate!
Sorry for possible grammar mistakes, I'm not a native speaker.
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PS impovements list. In random order, presented within a few logical parts.
Layers, Smart layer and Blending Styles
⦁ In free transform mode (whatever you transform - text, smart layer, maked layer) when you try to pull square handle on transformation frame it changes absolutely unexpectedly. It cause major inconvenience and wrong transformation all the time you do it. It happens even when you transform text layer. Espetially it is the problem when you have a large layer hidden by mask mostly. Sometimes handles and the frame go far outside the working space trying to represent size of layer by itself so it's impossible to operate. It is really stupid problem. SOLUTION - Layer frame in both regular move and transfromation mode must remain the same size! Also on masked layer Photoshop must take mask center as layer center.
⦁ + When we have rotated layer it's frame is not rotated too. It cause inconvenience when you try to select layer underneath. Solution - rotated layer frame must always apperar rotated too.
⦁ There is a way to distribute a number of layers by their centers. But there's no way to achieve more common for web-designers task - distribute elements with constant margin. It must be there)
⦁ Often have to deal with a lot of smart layers, which, in fact, should not have to be so, but had to because of the need to change the filter or distort it, retaining the ability to edit it. We have to work with it as a separate document, blindfolded, which is often very uncomfortable. Why not add the ability to edit it in isolated mode, as in Illustrator, in the same document in which it is located? Or give an option to apply smart filters to not-smart objects. Please, concider this change, it's one of most significant changes have to be done to this program. The way it is now is not smart enough)
⦁ Blending (layer) styles. Why are they limited so strange? Why can't shadow be wider than 255 pixels? It's too strange. + when you make huge-huge banners you have to make elemnts smaller, turn them to smart layers and scale up to acheve effects size as needed. Strange. And must be solved.
⦁ When you work with layer styles you must see everything as it is, without any overlays. In CS6 something always interfere you to see object you are working with!
⦁ When you transform object that has layer styles those styles transform too. Where is an option to let them remain the same as before transformation???
⦁ The only way to crop layer is to make a mask and hit delete. But if layer goes outside the borders of document there will be areas that will remain after this. Solution - we need layer crop tool. Really need
⦁ Why we can add as many raster masks to the layer but can't do the same with vector masks? Why?
⦁ in CS6 adding adjustment layers and their editing are on two different tabs. It's very, very uncomfortably! Better make it as it was before.
⦁ When you transfer layer to the group, simply draggin'n'droppng it on the group icon - why, why does it falls all the way down to the very bottom? Where is logic???
⦁ Guides and notes. When we create multi-layered designs (each page of site in own group) both guides and notes are global (are not linked to certain group or layer) and in process of designing we have a mash with a huge amount of rulers and it's already impossible sometime to decide - what page is this guide related to? Solution - Illustrator-like guides represented by spetial kind of layer. I think one such layer must hold a few rullers (as well as notes) at one time.
⦁ About guides again. When you graw a shape with pen and hold down control to move a point near guide cursor starts to move guide. Stupid? Definately. Solution - whatever tool му are working with when you hold down control button coursor must not move guides.
⦁ When you deal with layer styles you can't pick color from the object you are working over. No, you can, but you'll pick the color of object by itself, excluding blending options. Strange behavior
⦁ Why when we undo actions hiding and showing layers are not recorded as a step in history? It's pretty strange often, when you see something wrong, but can't remember that you hid a layer) I think we have to include this action in history or create separate hotkey for that , Shift-z/Shift-y, maybe
⦁ Very, very frustrating when you select a layer, do something and undo than. Selection goes back to previews layer! It's intorelably!!!
⦁ When you copy png from Firefox, for example, and paste it to photoshop the black color appears instead of alpha channel. Very boring...
⦁ Working with text tool. When you click with this tool over text layer hidden by other layer you go strait to this hidden text layer. Why????? It's horribly stupid. If layer is overlaped with other, it may not be selected this way. Must be fixed
⦁ same happens with rotated text layer. You click outside of it, but inside it's frame, and... You select it and enter editing mode. Annoying.
⦁ I prepose to add setting to make Smart guides visible all the time, not only when we move something. Like in Illustrator.
⦁ After raster layer transformation it MUST NOT be resampled immendately. Another words, Photoshop must save in memory original image and when we decide to transform it again it will transform original image, not resampled. There still are a lot of designers who does not understand that after each transformation image looses quality.
⦁ I think it will be pretty useful - linking parameters. For example, I have a few layers that represent one element of design and they are distributed in document separately so I can't group them. I want to hide them all (or show). If we will be able to link them there will not be such question.
⦁ To the point. In After Effects there is pretty handy feature that can be called "color-variables". It allows you to choose some color or a few and link color of certain elements to this variables. It gives a quick and super-easy way to quickly recolor your artwork, design an so on... I think Photoshop looses much without this great feature. Every change to big, multi-layerd design is a big problem...
⦁ Elemen-variable or instance copy. Yes, yes). Emagine - we have 10-pages site in one psd. On each page we have such a common for all the site elements as menu, footer, ui-elements and so on... Client wants to change something little in one of those elements, and.... You have to perform HUGE work replacing all this elements on all the pages... Scared?) So I think instance copies of layers and groups will become must-have in serious designer's arsenal as well as color-variables
⦁ Free-transform tool. It's not too useful now. I see at least two big downsides - resempling algorithm destroys image quality. And most important - when you get out of presets to custom mesh you have no any option to customize it. Moving corners does not affect their handles. Operating with this mesh is very uncomfortable.
Text
⦁ Every time you choose font for text you can't guess does this font support Cyrilic and hieroglyphic symbols. So you can choose font that does not suport this and you'll see nothing is changed, excluding kerning. I think it would be handy if font properties will be shown in drop-down list.
⦁ Font preview. When we hover over font in drop-down list the text we are working with must be displayed in the font we hovered. Like in ms word. Fast and easy method to preview what we want
⦁ + I think it's necessary to have ability to change regular "sample" preview text with something different. I think also that when we select a pice of text and change the font "sample" must be swapped with selected text. No sure it will work well and fast, but it would be a nice feature
⦁ In all Adobe programms we have some fonts that has no Cyrilic and hieroglyohic sybols, but there are avilable even for free vertions of those font with this symbols. For example Stencil. I think it have to be fixed.
⦁ In text parameters we have no ability to add dashed underline to text, change it's color. In Web it's very common task, so why isn't it here?
⦁ Anti-aliasing. There are a lot of browsers, each has own anti-aliasing filter. But when you design anything in Photoshop and after see it in real life you see something different! Fonts are smoothing differently, and Adobe has no any anti-aliasing model that will emulate any of browser's real-life anti-aliasing. It must be concidered as a thing to change.
⦁ + we have the same with underline! Very often we see fat strange underline where in browser it must be thin 1 pixel line. Not good...
⦁ Pixel-perfect text. I said about it already, but... We really need it, I repeat)
Shapes and vector.
⦁ Symmetry tools. We really need it)
⦁ While editing one point's handles on bezier curve you can see only handles nearest to this point. Why isn't there an option to show them all?
⦁ Custom shapes. I understand why they are separated buy setst, but why does dialog this stupid annoying "do you really want to replace this set with another" appears every time you change the set??? And why can't we review all the sets in the same time?
⦁ Procedural shapes. When you create a shape you often see that wrong paremeters were chosen, but you can't change it already. You have to delete that shape and draw another. We need a posibility to chage shape parameters after creating figure.
⦁ Scaling shapes and moving points. It's a pain when you scale a shape that's exactly (for example) 50*50 px, but because of pixel snapping the size is dancing about 30+31, or 31*30... It currupts the shape.
⦁ + you will have the same behavior while moving point. Sometimes it's must-have options, sometimes it really get a nerves.
⦁ BUGGEST fail with paths and shapes. If a point of the shape is placed initially it the middle of pixel you'll not be able to snap it to the pixel grid at all!!! It will always move at least 1 pixel in any demention, but will never be snapped properly. Fail, really)
⦁ When you select a shape layer and try to do a region selection over point on the path, and accedentaly click on shape layer below that, you will be switched to layer below immendately! It's ****ly annoying!
⦁ While drawing a shape new points don't snap to already existing ones. Same happens when you just move a poit. It seems to me Illustrator-like snapping will be pretty handy in this situation
⦁ + We really miss snap on bezier handles!
⦁ I tried to round a corner of path. And I can say sometimes it's even impossible to do, it's all manual. Maybe add a "chamfer" tool for vector layers?
⦁ We really need an analog of Illutrator's pathfinder. Of cource, Phoshop is not a vector program, but if there are vector tools they must be comfortable and overall.
⦁ I really want to see a way to merge two or more shape layers to one preserving shapes buy themself. I'm sure it's good idea
⦁ There must be an option to preserve handles position of neares point of path when we delete on of them. Now Photoshop tries to preserve shape, but in a lot of cases it currupts whe path we are working with.
⦁ We need more, and different, anti-aliasing models for vector shape. Same as for the text.
⦁ Masks. There's very poor functionality. For example, we can transform selection, but can't transform vector mask applied to layer. We can't add/substruct/do anything alse with it what must normally be able to do.
Additional notes about performance and usability
⦁ Moving canvas. Why when document does not fill all the canvas we can't move it around? It's so stupid and uncomfortable...
⦁ Scroll bars. Who uses it? It's not usefil but takes a space. I think it's better to remove it or make them thinner
⦁ When you save document the path we saved last one must be default.
⦁ Changing extension must be more (much more) fast and easy. When we type extension in save dialog we well save document in psd, and it does not mean whatever we had type - png, jpg or something other. Why so stupid?
⦁ Save for Web dialog is not easy to use at all. Why can't we define a preset for all the slices at once or just apply it to each slice? The default gif preset is to unuseful, and changing it is a pain. I think it really worth to redisign this dialog.
⦁ Placing instrument settings in prefereces dialog (such as "snap vector shapes" or "image interpolation" is very, very wrong idea! All that settings must appear on the tool settings panel, otherwise it's very uncomfotrable to use
⦁ New representation of shape layers is very uncomfortable. Bring it back as it was - just solid color layer and mask on top of it.
⦁ Control-Alt-Z, Control-Z... It's very annoying when you undo with Control-Z, want to return, press Control-Shft-Z and nothing happens. Stupid behavior. Undo and Stap backward commands must be the same, with same hotkey.
⦁ When you try to drag n' drop a layer holding down Alt to copy it, and it's already placed on top of the layer stack you have no ability to copy it on top of original one. I think it must be fixed
⦁ Selecting any layer near selection frame of another layer is impossible, cursor turns to rotation/transformation mode.
⦁ Working with transformation box is a real pain. For example, when we try to move any little tiny layer we can't, becose or you start to move ancor point (that we don't do very often) or you start to transform layer. Very inconvinient.
⦁ When we grag layers from one document to another from layers panel we must always detach one document's windows to be able to do it. If we do the same moving the layers with alt held down we can transfer the between documents in different tabs. I think in both scenarios there must be a possibility to move them without need to detach window.
⦁ I think PS really needs advanced snapping system, much more advanced and smart than now. You'll laugh, but take a look at google's presentation maker, even it's snapping system much more advanced than what we have in Photoshop
MOST IMPORTANT CONCEPT.
Here I want to talk about how to make complex work more logic and easier. It's bold (maybe) concept, but believe me, it worth to make it reality. So...
⦁ Blending options. They have fixed, strict order that may not be changed. That limits our opportunuty to combine them, that makes impossible to acheve some complicated effects we want. I propose you the following:
Blending options, each one, will be represented as an independed effect. We can change their order and amount, copy, delete, add, hide, hide with masks, do anything we want. Exactly the same possibility as with smart objects. And here we go to...
⦁ Layered logic. To be honest, all those blending options and smart filter (remember what I said about their new concept hereinabove) are just sub-layers, but they are represented differently. It makes harder to use and understand. Let's lead it to a common denominator
⦁ Simpiest example - we have a layer with stroke. We want it to cast a shadow. Switching on Drop Shadow we'll see that that shadow is UNDERNEATH the stroke! And we have no way to solve it. Allowing users to reorder blending options filters as sublayers, as we can now reaorder smart objects, well be the indispensable feature! + we will not confuze old-school users leaving old set and old order of those options buy default.
⦁ + A really crazy thought... What if we'll be able to apply blending option to another blending option? Just imagine - for example, we create a stroke, and above that we create one more. And we can make as much as we want. How complex effects can be that we'll achive!
⦁ And, of cource, each blending option filter (let's call it so) must be able to have own mask. Really great feature, I imagine what a cool effects we'll be able to achive!
⦁ UPD. And (especially since you've dropped suddenly and imprudently dropped Fireworks) Save for Web dialog must be redisigned entierly, from scratch. Now it's about unusable.
Some additional ideas and fixes.
⦁ Per-element gradient. Often we have a layer with a few objects, or text layer with a few strings. If we apply gradient to that it will distribute colors from the very to to the very bottom. Per-element gradient will be handy when we want to apply it each string or character separately.
⦁ Gradient handles. Illustrator has this feature, why not to add it to Photoshop? Also I think the same controls for gradient overlay and gradient layer will be handy.
⦁ Gradient for stroke. The same as in AI.
⦁ What if we'll add a kind of interactive handles to stroke settings? So we'll be able to refine stroke thikness and color right on the shape it's applied to. Good idea?)
⦁ Gradients in such blending option as outer and inner glow, shadow, stroke well be very useful.
⦁ Apply color corection. For example, you have a design with washed out colors. Instead of chaging them all separately we'll add curve adgustment layer. But all the colors will generally remain the same. What if to add a tool that will "bake" those adjustments? A kind of "recolor artwork" from AI.
⦁ When you are duplicating and coping layers the layer panel becomes a horrible mess with dozens on layers with names like "Layer 123 copy 14" and it's very hard to sort it all out. Maybe it's better to copy layer with the same name as it's original?
+ In localazed vertions words Layer and Copy are cocalazed too that's not good, I think.
⦁ Clone stamp tool. It's great, but it's not as great as it can be. Very often after retouching an image you can notice the cloned areas. It's very noticeable and unveils the deception immendately. The main problem here is that the samples photoshop take as source for stamp may not be randomized (rotated and scaled randomly). Also, we can't do it manually. And donig a good healing becomes more complicated task than it could be.
⦁ Stamp again. Very annoying problem - when you heal a layer that ends within document frame Clone stamp starts to allow for "supposed" transperancy that does not really exist on image. So you get transparent areas where layer was ending and where it must not be.
⦁ In Russian Photoshop layer panel is expanded too much because of it's long title...)No. You cannot be taken seriously.
1. Photoshop is not Illustrator / Fireworks / Premiere / After effects / Dreamweaver / InDesign. Thank god Adobe. It is already bloated enough.
2. Much worse: your improvement list is sometimes faulty.
These are randomly selected examples:
Anri Orlow schrieb:
When you are duplicating and coping layers the layer panel becomes a horrible mess with dozens on layers with names like "Layer 123 copy 14" and it's very hard to sort it all out. Maybe it's better to copy layer with the same name as it's original?
Rename your layer. See screenshot.
Anri Orlow schrieb:
When you try to drag n' drop a layer holding down Alt to copy it, and it's already placed on top of the layer stack you have no ability to copy it on top of original one. I think it must be fixed
False. Press first Alt and move the layer a little bit upwards until you see the light line.
Anri Orlow schrieb:
Custom shapes. I understand why they are separated buy setst, but why does dialog this stupid annoying "do you really want to replace this set with another" appears every time you change the set??? And why can't we review all the sets in the same time?
What - in your opinion - means the upmost entry in the list?
Anri Orlow schrieb:
Why we can add as many raster masks to the layer but can't do the same with vector masks? Why?
Only 1 layermask + 1 vectormask maximum per layer. Try it.
3. Some of your wishes are ok, but have in mind: different people have different wishes.
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Improve PC Performance transcript of Meet the Experts online chat event
On June 1st, HP hosted an online chat event on improving PC performance. Below is a transcriptof that session.
Please note that I have altered the transcript so that follow up questions areincluded in the logical order.
I am in the process of planning the next chatevent. I would love to hear what topics would interest you, what day of theweek and time is best for you, and if you think an hour is too long.
So, if you get a minute, please let me know.
Here's the transcript:
SiobhanF-HP: Welcome!
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SiobhanF-HP: Bryan_N began tinkering with computers in the early 80s with the Atari 400. He has been at HP for almost 10 years and is focused on notebooks and Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN.)
SiobhanF-HP: RasterBlaster, aka Randy, also began his fascination with computers 30 years ago when he spent $550 for an Atari 400. He has been addicted to desktop computers ever since and has worked at HP for 16 years.
SiobhanF-HP: Mister Do, aka Kevin, has worked for HP for 11 years. He is a desktop guy and has been ripping PCs apart to see how they work and get better performance out of them for more than 20 years.
SiobhanF-HP: Sanchertx, aka Ralph, is another 20 year PC veteran. He has worked at HP for 15 years and focuses on improving notebook and network performance.
SiobhanF-HP: Huffer, aka Steve, is an attorney by day and a PC enthusiast by night. Although Steve does not work for HP, he is an avid member of the Support Forums. His forte is troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and he uses Linux as a personal operating system instead of Windows.
DexterM: Hello people. I believe that the main reason PC's slow down is because of files leftover after program uninstalls. Many programs leave behind files that store user settings and preferences of the programs even after "complete" uninstallation. Is there any way to completely remove them during uninstallation?
Bryan_N: To DexterM Hi Dexter, Some applications have specific removal tools to fully clean them out, such as the Norton Removal Tool. You can go to symantec.com and search for "Norton Removal Tool". There are also third party applications for cleaning out abandoned registry files, such as CrapCleaner which is what I have used personally. It can be found at ccleaner.com
nseidl33: Can I add more memory to my notebook? If I do, will it void the warranty?
Sanchertx: To nseidl33 hello Nseid133, no you will not void the warranty - you should make sure the specs match up if you buy memory from someone other than HP. That said, you may be required to remove the memory in the event there is a troubleshooting session with HP Support.
aarond22: Does adding more memory really make my PC run faster? If it does, how can I figure out how much memory to add and how hard is it to do?
RasterBlaster: To aarond22 While you use your computer, all software and drivers take up memory. Windows "places" the software and drivers into the hardware memory first because it is fastest. After it runs out of hardware memory it will eventually store the excess data on the hard drive which is much slower. So the amount of memory you have will speed up your computer, but how much speed depends on several factors. Generally, for Vista 64-bit, adding up to 4 GB has the biggest speed gains. Over 4 GB doesn't speed things up all that much unless you do things like video or large graphic editing - software that uses a lot of data. You can find memory upgrade information from the product specification or motherboard specification for your model of desktop PC. This HP support article should answer everything:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph03886&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USE....
animeowns: need a good gaming video card dx10 to play the newer games in hpa1720n
Huffer: To animeowns I am a big fan of the ATI HD 4800 series. It is DX10 compatible and very fast.
HPMAN10: I have a problem with my PC freezing up when I return from sleep mode. This just starting happening recently. Could it have anything to with installing Windows Vista Service Pack 2?
Huffer: To HPMAN10 Have you also added any new hardware? Sleep mode issues are often driver related. Also, some systems need to have their BIOS updated after installing Vista SP2.
HPMAN10: No I have not added new drivers. So you’re saying I should upgrade the BIOS. Isn't that a tricky to do? It could cause more problems.
Huffer: To HPMAN10 Yes, you should be careful with the BIOS upgrades but it should work well from Windows. Close all other programs and be patient with it.
HPMAN10: What about the freeze up in sleep mode? Do I need to update the BIOS for that problem too?
Huffer: To HPMAN10 Yes, there is a good chance it will help, and it cannot hurt to have the latest BIOS. Here is a good link for information: http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/dd335032(WS.10).aspx
Here is a good link to locate BIOS Updates for notebooks http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00042629&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
Here is a good link to update the BIOS for desktops http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00007682&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en HPMAN10: So I should update the BIOS from the HP download page?
Huffer: To HPMAN10 Yes, use the Windows-based BIOS updater. Turn off all other programs.
HPMAN10: If I have a problem with BIOS update can I do a system restore to revert back to original BIOS?
RasterBlaster: To HPMAN10 System Restore will not revert to a previous BIOS. System Restore is only for Windows - BIOS is a separate lower level function.
Huffer: To HPMAN10 BIOS is not part of the operating system, but you can flash back to an earlier version of the OS if needed. I really doubt you will have an issue. HPMAN10: I have a HP s3220n system and my Windows Media Center has a Tuner Not Installed message when I try to use live TV, I have tried everything from HP online support to Microsoft Help and nothing has solved the problem. Any suggestions?
RasterBlaster: To HPMAN10 s3220n comes with a tuner card. The no tuner found error can happen when some other TV capture software "checks out" the tuner. If you have a startup item, like webcam software that is set to hook into the Tuner card, you should go in and change the setting or remove it. Have you read this support document?http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01187871&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
HPMAN10: Yes I have read the HP document and tried the suggestions on it without success.
HPMAN10: I do not have a webcam.
HPMAN10: Also my PC Doctor software does not show tuner in the diagnostic program.
Mister_Do: To HPMAN10 If your tuner card is not showing up in PC Doctor, try opening the PC and reseating the tuner. If it still doesn't work, you possibly have a hardware failure.
HPMAN10: Yes I tried hardware and software recovery in HP Help and Tools. Same results NO TUNER INSTALLED.
RasterBlaster: To HPMAN10 Well, unless you did something major ... like upgrade your OS to Vista SP2... or something like that... I'd say your tuner hardware is gone. Especially if you did a system recovery. System recovery takes you back the original configuration
HPMAN10: I have removed the tuner card and reseated it without results in PC Doctor. I'll try it once more.
HPMAN10: Will a BIOS update also help the TV tuner problem?
HPMAN10: By the way I can watch programs I have recorded in the past in Media Center.
RasterBlaster: To HPMAN10 I don't think the BIOS update will help... here is the text from the site: M2N61-AR Motherboard BIOS update resolves issue with the computer shutting down and displaying message "ERROR: Unsupported CPU installed. PC will automatically shut down in a few seconds." Did you reinstall the driver from HP Help and Tools? There should at least be an unknown device in Device Manager. You older files that you are able to view are simply files that were created before you lost your tuner. “No Tuner Found” just means that Media Center cannot find the card because the card is "Check out" of the drivers are out of whack.
HPMAN10: I had tuner problem even before I installed SP2.
RasterBlaster: To HPMAN10 Well, if your tuner died and you could never get it to work after that, it might be a heat related failure. Tuners get hot... but usually, when a tuner gets too hot, you'll get some funny symptoms before it dies... like channel changing takes way too long -- to change up or down - or lots of frame skipping. IF it comes and goes - you have a software conflict problem.
amberdidi: Hi to you all, Why am I constantly receiving the following message and what can I do to correct it. "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions" Note: After I click Ok to this message it usually takes me to the page anyhow.
Bryan_N: To amberdidi Hi amberdidi, I'm not sure what OS you have, but this is a helpful document from Microsoft for XP: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
amberdidi: About that message "Windows cannot access the specified device...." I am using Vista Home Edition 64 bit SP2.
Bryan_N: To amberdidi Ok, thanks for the clarification. It sounds like it is a security setting in Internet Explorer, try this please: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959079
animeowns: Did you receive my other message?
Mister_Do: To animeowns Yes, we are working on it.
animeowns: I need a card that will fit in my computer case right now I’m using a 7900 and it’s a tight fit. Here are the specs for my motherboard http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00864946&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&os=2093&product=334...
animeowns: It must be about 7.8 x 3 x 4.4 inches – that’s the size of my 7900 gs, and it’s a tight fit. My motherboard is Micro-ATX: 9.6 in X 9.6 in. Please help. I want to upgrade to a nice card that will be able to play games like crysis fear 2 unreal tournament 3.
RasterBlaster: To animeowns Yeah, finding low-profile cards can be tricky. It sounds like you have the measurement. Searching the internet shopping sites for low-profile graphics cards should bring up some cards - then find one you like and work with the site to make sure it fits your measurement. HP can supply a replacement - but if it is not on HP shopping's site - you can go with other shopping sites.
animeowns: Will this video card fit in my system? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127414
Mister_Do: To animeowns Sorry, I haven't tried that one personally, so I'm not sure. You'll need to make sure your current card dimensions match the new card.animeowns: Can someone please help me find a direct x 10 gaming card that will fit in my hp a1720n? The size has to be 7.8 x 3 x 4.4 inches or smaller that is the size of my pny 7900 gs and its a tight fit because the memory is real close.
RasterBlaster: To animeowns Huffer had to step out. The folks trying to help you in this chat session are from HP. We can't recommend a video card upgrade that did not already come with your PC - sorry You should post this same question into the forums under desktop PC and hardware (or video) category.
whitey: I have a ZD-7015us laptop and would like to know if the processor can be upgraded.
Huffer: To whitey I wouldn’t really recommended it because it is hard to know if it will overheat, but a Pentium 4 desktop processor will fit.
SiobhanF-HP: If you have specific product questions, the more information you give us the better we will be able to help you. Getting your exact model number; any error messages; what operating system version are you running; any recent hardware or software changes will go a long way to helping us answer your question.
amberdidi: I would like to know if NOD 32 antivirus is compatible with my Vista 64 bit. I am using Avast at the moment, but I am really interested in NOD32 or a good quality antivirus you can recommend for 64 bit. Thank you.
Huffer: To amberdidi I use Avast or AVG on Vista 64 bit systems and either works well. I have only used NOD32 on 32 bit systems. The NOD32 website will answer this question definitively.
amberdidi: Back to the freezing problem with my Vista 64 bit. I downloaded only the final version of SP2 but I have updated most of my drivers including the latest NVIDIA driver from their site. Should I also update my BIOS?
Sanchertx: To amberdidi Yes, update the BIOS.
DexterM: Other than unchecking Startup Programs from MS Configuration Utility, is there any other way to speed up startup time of a Windows PC?
RasterBlaster: To DexterM There are lots of methods. If you have Vista - go in and shut down aero, if you don't need it, make sure your temp files are cleared, etc... Here is a support document:http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00815926&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
XP: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph06569&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
Blondechica: I just bought a HP HDX16 and I am embarrassed to say I do not how to find the On button. I am using my friend’s computer and told him that I had a different problem with my computer and gave this site. Also, when I do get it turned on will it be blank. Do have to buy software? I hope this is not the first time someone has asked this question. This is all new to me. Thank you for your help.
Sanchertx: To Blondechica Hello, please hit the power button on the top left of the keyboard cover. This will illuminate to a blue color to show the unit is on. You must let the unit create the image. This means you will let it run on its own until you see the Welcome screen. The unit comes with the Vista operating system and has HP applications. It also comes with trial versions of Norton antivirus and MS Office.
Petedog11: I have the HP Pavilion a6745f Desktop PC and would like to upgrade my graphics card. I like to run high-end flight simulators. What graphics card do you recommend? Will I need to upgrade my power supply unit also? Is there a way to disable the on board graphics card that came with the computer once I install a new graphics card? Thank you.
Huffer: To Petedog11 A new power supply should not be needed. When you plug in a new video card it will automatically disable the onboard. Just be sure you have a pci-e poer connector (6 pin)
Petedog11: The power supply unit that is in my HP Pavilion a6745f Desktop PC is 300 watts I believe. My understanding is that the newer Radeon's etc...need more power. Will you please answer the remainder of my original question.....I like to run high-end flight simulators. What graphics card do you recommend? Thanks!
Huffer: To Petedog11 300 watts is a bit light. I would look for around a 500 watt psu.
mlk3742: I have a dv9000 laptop, it has 4 gigs of ram. I run Photoshop CS4. Is there any way to increase processing speed?
Sanchertx: To mlk3742 While there isn’t a switch you can turn on to make the processor run faster, you can do things like remove un-needed software and remove items from startup. Also disabling HP Advisor helps. Here is a good reference -
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00816938&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&rule=13847&...
amberdidi: Since I downloaded SP2 on my Vista Home Edition I also am freezing up every so often to the point that I have to use Task Manager to end it and start over again. I have an HP Elite with 1000GB hard drive and 8192MB memory. What can I do? Thank you.
Bryan_N: To amberdidi If you downloaded the beta version of SP2 you might want to uninstall it and download the final version. If you downloaded the final version and this started with SP2, you can check the Problem Reports and Solutions feature of Vista. Just click the Start button, and type: Problem Reports, then click on the application
scribblesteve: Besides the usual cleaning up Temp files and using Disk Clean up or Defrag, how can I prevent my computer from running sluggishly? I want it to run as fast and as smooth as it did the first time I turned it on?
Mister_Do: To scribblesteve Removing startup items or keeping programs from running in the background helps a lot. And depending on what operating system you have there are multiple settings you can change to improve performance. Here are two HP support documents that list multiple ways to improve your PC performance: For XP: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph06569&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USE...
For Vista: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00815926&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_US...
bjm: I have a Compaq Presario A931NR Notebook BIOS F.32 Software Driver download site displays F.34 I don't know if I should Update to F.34 because F.32 is not listed as a previous version, and I don't know if I can go from F.32 to F,34 without F.33
Huffer: To bjm No problem. You can easily skip a level of BIOS update and go right to 3.4.
bjm: Need to know if I should update my BIOS
Huffer: To bjm The update will work, but I really need to know what your problem is to assess whether the BIOS update is necessary.
bjm: HP Updates report no available Updates so how do I know if I need Update other than what is presented on Software Driver download page
Mister_Do: To bjm If HP Update says you don't have any new updates, then your PC is up to date with the latest drivers. If you by chance see a software or driver file on you product support page, and it's newer than what you have. You can install it, but if your PC is running fine, you may not want to bother.
bjm: Huffer asked why is BIOS update necessary. I would ask why does Software Update site show an Update if it's not necessary? HP Update is not working to report BIOS updates. 13 months and no Updates ever. So, all I have to go by is Software Update site which report newer BIOS with Enhancements to Security. Why would Total Care Advisor, HP Health Check and HP Update not have even one Update or info after 13 months of service?
RasterBlaster: To bjm The software BIOS update page on hp.com/customercare should tell you what the BIOS update fixes or improves. If your system is running well or the BIOS update page does not list a fix for your problem - don't update the BIOS. That's my opinion anyway. BIOS updates do introduce a level of risk. For example if you have a power outage while updating the BIOS, the PC will require service. So ... if in doubt, don't do it unless you know it resolves an issue.
bjm: The BIOS Update to F.34 is stated as having Security Enhancements. Does the System Info refresh with a BIOS update or is System Info static
Mister_Do: To bjm Where are you viewing the System Info? From the BIOS itself, from "Properties" under "Computer", etc.? Here’s good document on Locating HP Software, Driver and BIOS Updates:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00042629&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
puter_student: I sent my hp Mini 1000 (Win XP) into service about two weeks ago. I gave a lady friend a 1120NR (Mi on Linux) yesterday. As she is a geographic distance, and using a different OS, how would you suggest I assist her by telephone. And, once she establishes solid Internet access, is it best to send her e-mail or instant messages?
Bryan_N: To puter_student Hi Puter_student, you have several choices since HPMI supports MSN messenger and other chat programs via the "pidgeon" application, and it also comes preinstalled with Skype. You can install either of those on your XP unit. Skype also allows you to use a webcam at the same time.
puter_student: Sorry, I stated my question badly. I did not mean to ask about the communications technology. I meant the information resources available online -- to both her and me -- WRT setup, configuration (if needed), etc. The realization came to me earlier today that I cannot "walk" her thru it by simply telling her what I see on my own machine as I take certain actions [other, of course, than accessing appropriate documents about her model]. Can you point me in the right direction to those resource documents?
Bryan_N: To puter_student For support documents you can start here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3860346&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us
puter_student: I clicked the link you supplied. Doing so took me out of this chat, but did not get me where you were trying to send me. Now, when I return to the chat, I no longer have the earlier session history. When will it be posted, and where can I find the whole chat session later?
Bryan_N: To puter_student The transcript will be posted on the boards within 48 hours after this event. I got to the link by going to hp.com, and searching for support on "mini 1110nr" http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3860346&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us
The MI desktop is based on Ubuntu, and you can also find lots of general Ubuntu information on external forums Certain applications have support externally as well, such as the Firefox browser.
mlk3742: to Sanchertx: Can I swap out or replace the graphics card to speed up graphic intensive demands such as Photoshop?
Sanchertx: To mlk3742 Hello - not with our notebooks. They are either attached to system board or a daughter board, which is then attached to the system board.mlk3742: to Sanchertx: So there is no way from a hardware approach to increase speed? The only time I notice my lap slows down is processing large files, i.e. photos, or while performing image edits in Photoshop. After increasing RAM, everything else has speeded up noticeably. My laptop has more than half the hard drive space free.
Sanchertx: To mlk3742 Hardware wise you can get a faster hard drive - example move from a 5400 rpm to 7200 RPM - Also make sure you have the latest BIOS update. These usually have maintenance modifications to resolve potential problems and tweak the hardware.mlk3742: to Sanchertx: How and or where do I get a BIOS upgrade? Do you have a recommendation for which hard drive to get? Will any aftermarket drive fit in my laptop?
Sanchertx: To mlk3742 Hello – this document Locating HP Software, Driver and BIOS Updates should help http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00042629&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u... I cannot recommend a 3rd party - aftermarket drive - but there are many available. A good place to look is notebookforum.com.
scribblesteve: My battery is fine, but the HP Battery check doesn't recognize it. I have the most updated versions of BIOS, Help and Support and sp41862, and it still doesn't recognize it. I'm running Vista32bit on an HP pavilion dv6704nr. What else can I try to check and prolong the life of my battery?
Bryan_N: To scribblesteve Hi scribblesteve, ensure the battery is charged and the AC adaptor is plugged in when testing. If that doesn't work, you can do some basic battery life steps. These are found at http://h20239.www2.hp.com/techcenter/battery/Battery_max.htm and also at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00821429&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_US...
DexterM: What tweaks do you guys usually do on your Windows PC's to ensure optimal PC performance?
Bryan_N: To DexterM Hi DexterM, I uninstall any applications I don't use, run Microsoft and HP updates, keep a good antivirus installed, and also I personally use a third party application called ccleaner. I back up my unit in full every month as well just in case.
amdkenworth: Hi I have an HP that has a on board video card and it won’t show any video when its turned on???
RasterBlaster: To amdkenworth First thing you should do is try connecting another monitor to see if it is related to the monitor or the video on the motherboard. Here is document that you should check out: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph04760&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&rule=3950&pr...
jest1: My notebook has a short battery life. Is there something I can do?
Sanchertx: To jest1 A: There are several things you can do to extend battery life such as changing your power plan, calibrating your battery to increase capacity, or shutting off unused features in the OS. Here is an excellent document on notebook battery usage that will walk you through your options step by step http://tinyurl.com/57x38x
Dominick_7: Hi I have an HDX 9000t and was wondering if anyone knew if/how I could upgrade the graphics card, to say an MXM GPU?
Bryan_N: To Dominick_7 Hi Dominick_7, there isn't a way to upgrade the video card itself. You can ensure you have the latest drivers by visiting hp.com and checking drivers, and keep your overall system optimized with standard PC Tune up steps such as this document: c00034290 - HP Notebook PCs - Improving the Performance of Your Notebook PC
Dominick_7: From what I understand, an HP tech told me MXM has on board BIOS which doesn’t depend on the BIOS from the motherboard. What leads you to say it can’t be done?
Bryan_N: To Dominick_7 The video card is separate, but not replaceable as it is directly attached to the system board
Dominick_7: Can't the same be said about the processor? Yet I know people who have updated their processors, and GPUs when they upgrade them from an ATI to the 8800M GTS NVIDIA GPU? If you could please elaborate in a more detailed fashion as to what the obstacles are I'd appreciate it. Is that the ONLY reason why you say it can't be done? Because it’s directly connected to the motherboard? If that was insurmountable wouldn't that make it impossible to upgrade the ATI GPU in lower specd HDXs to the 8800 NVI...
Bryan_N: To Dominick_7 The CPU is not soldered onto the system board, so it is replaceable. The GPU/Graphics card is soldered onto the system board and is not replaceable.
SSPatrick: HP Total Care Advisor is giving me warnings - How do I clear these up?
Sanchertx: To SSPatrick Click on the PC Update button inside of Advisor to check for and run updates. After you run all the necessary updates, you should click on Health Check to scan your computer to remove the warnings. Here is a good document on the ins and outs of Total Care Advisor. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01599730&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_US...
Petedog11: I have the HP Pavilion a6745f Desktop PC. Media Center came pre-installed with the computer. Do I have a Tuner card installed?
Mister_Do: To Petedog11 Hi Petedog11, It doesn't look like you have a TV Tuner installed. Here is your product spec for reference: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01625611&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=3870515
laurensw: I installed antivirus software and now my PC is running really slow - what should I do?
Bryan_N: To laurensw Hi Laurensw, It often helps to ensure the original antivirus software was fully removed. One possible solution is to use the Norton Removal Tool to completely remove the trial version of Norton that shipped with your PC.
rdewing: My PC is about a year old and it is getting slower and slower. Do I have a virus? Is there something that I can do to make run faster?
Mister_Do: To rdewing It is tough to say why your PC is running slowly, but there are some things you can do that may help its performance. Check out this web site for step by step instructions on basic PC care. http://h20239.www2.hp.com/techcenter/pctuneup/ HP also offers free online classes to teach you how to tune up your XP or Vista PC. Check it out http://tinyurl.com/lj86yt
scribblesteve: I'm having a graphics problem where I cannot see images. I have only seen it with the HP Help and Support and the Installation of Adobe Web Premium Installation. I have no Idea how to fix this, and neither does anyone in the multiple Support Forums I've posted the problem in. Here are some screenshots: http://www.stevedolan.com/shared/graphicsproblem.jpg | http://www.stevedolan.com/shared/graphicsproblem2.jpg
Bryan_N: To scribblesteve This one looks like something I cannot answer before the event terminates. Can you start a thread on this on the customer forums here and we can continue? If you already have, can you send me the link and I can subscribe to it?
scribblesteve: Bryan_N: Here is that link: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/board/message?board.id=Display&message.id=1715#M1715
Bryan_N: To scribblesteve Thanks scribblesteve
SiobhanF-HP: We are nearing the end of our chat session. We only have time for 3 more questions. If we did not get to your question, please post it on the Notebook and Desktop boards.
jest1: It takes my PC a pretty long time to boot. Any recommendations?
Mister_Do: To jest1 The first two things I would consider doing would be to 1) add more memory to your PC (unless you already have max memory), and 2) I would change my Startup program and process settings. Here are a few HP Support documents that explain how to prevent unnecessary programs from running at startup: For Vista: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c00813419 For Vista: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00819747&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en For XP: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07149&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
SiobhanF-HP: We only have time for one more question. If we did not get to your question, please post it on the Notebook or Desktop boards.
jest1: I think I have a notebook battery that was part of a recent recall, what do I do about this?
Mister_Do: To jest1 Visit the HP Notebook PC Battery Pack Replacement Program Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement for additional information and to determine if your battery is part of the program.
jest1: How can I find out the maximum amount of memory my system can accept?
Mister_Do: To jest1 HP has product specifications for your PC on its web site. Go to www.HP.com and click on Software Driver and enter your exact PC model name. You must give the specific model number, ex dv9009nr, and not the series number, ex dv9000. Click on the document that references Product Specifications at the top of the list of articles. You will get a detailed breakdown of your system including microprocessor, graphics card, and the maximum amount of memory you can load onto your PC.
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Message Edited by timhsu on 06-02-2009 05:28 PM
I work for HP, supporting the HP Experts who volunteer their time and technical knowledge to help others.hello sir,
i want to your help
i was installed fresh windows 7 via cd rom and then after installed all software.
and now after 1 day customer complained me that cd rom not read any cd and i m also check when i insurt cd so its not read and when i am double click on cd rom icon its eject so what i do for that please reply on my email address.
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VIMAL -
Only very basic projects.
The needy tools Muse to be used on larger projects.
Confused css classes;
Does not support CSS sprites natively;
Does not use oocss;
Produces separate style sheets for each page;
Does not allow freedom in the organization of css and javascript documents;
A change to a page generates upload several other;
Desktop's muse and bad;
The muse has shortcut to zoom?
Does not support properly vectors;
Creates images when using internal shadows on divs;
Does not optimize the pages with php, separating the site in header.php parts, menu.php, footer.php among others. With php use would be entirely possible to change a menu on the master page without having to upload all page again;
Not compact html, css and javascript;
Does not allow cache configuration in .htaccess;
Do not load Java script asynchronously;
Style classes in muse and weak and with few options;
Has no semantic structure of html5;
Slide horrible buggy and very basic functions;
Acordion and tabs not big work with fade transition;
Jpg image compression and very weak png;
Does not convert fonts for @ font-face;
Very weak form without obvious functions necessary for better interaction with the end user;
Seo bad, lack a native seo test tool in muse.
The muse creates different layouts for each device, this way of working and not the reality of the current Internet, today we need to make fluid layouts can not get locked into pixes because every new day and new devices with size and resolution are launched web and infinite in your document display size is not equal to a role with specific measures and margins for each document.
Please adobe developers to use:
PageSpeed google to improve the muse build system.
Original message in PT_BR
O Muse carente de ferramentas para ser usado em projetos maiores.
Classes css confusas;
Não suporta sprites css nativamente;
Não utiliza o oocss;
Produz folhas de estilos separadas para cada página;
Não permite liberdade na organização dos documentos css e javascript;
Uma alteração em uma página gera upload de várias outras;
Área de trabalho do muse e ruim;
O muse tem atalho para zoom ?
Não suporta corretamente vetores;
Cria imagens quando usamos sombras internas nas divs;
Não otimiza as páginas com php, separando o site em partes header.php, menu.php, footer.php entre outros. Com uso do php seria totalmente possível alterar um menu na página mestra sem ter que fazer upload de todas as página novamente;
Não compacta html, css e javascript;
Não permite configuração de cache no .htaccess;
Não carrega Java script de maneira ***íncrona;
Classes de estilo no muse e fraca e com poucas opções;
Não tem estrutura semântica de html5;
Slide horrível cheio de bugs e com funções muito básicas;
Acordion e tabs não trabalhão com transição fade;
Compressão de imagens jpg e png muito fraco;
Não converte fontes para @font-face;
Formulário muito fraco sem funções obvias necessárias para melhor interação com o usuário final;
Seo ruim, falta uma ferramenta de teste de seo nativa no muse;
O muse cria layouts diferentes para cada dispositivo, esse jeito de trabalhar não e a realidade da internet atual, hoje precisamos fazer layouts fluidos não podemos ficar presos a pixes pois a cada dia novos e novos dispositivos com tamanho e resolução são lançados a web e infinita no seu tamanho de apresentação de documentos não e igual a um papel com medidas e margens específicas para cada documento.
Por favor desenvolvedores da adobe usem:
Pagespeed do google para melhorar o sistema de compilação do muse.Please feel to add your suggestion in our ideas section.
Thanks,
Sanjit -
Improving load times in Linux LabVIEW executable
I'm looking for (simple) ways to improve the loading times in a Linux LabVIEW executable. We're using a low performance, low cost CPU board, and loading times are terrible. The CPU is capable of doing everything after the application is loaded, but takes forever to get there.
One of the problems is the size of the executable, that grows everytime you just look at it. Are there ways to create smaller executables? It runs from a Compact Flash card, which is ofcourse much slower than hard disk.
Another problem is a dynamic vi, that is started for every TCP connection that connects to the application. It takes a long time to load, and connecting too fast can even effectively hang up the system. Starting a handler task takes about half a second, up to a few seconds for the first task.
We're using the LabVIEW 7.1 runtime, system is a 300 MHz cyrix SBC, running from a Compact Flash.Dennisvr wrote:
I'm looking for
(simple) ways to improve the loading times in a Linux LabVIEW
executable. We're using a low performance, low cost CPU board, and
loading times are terrible. The CPU is capable of doing everything
after the application is loaded, but takes forever to get there. One
of the problems is the size of the executable, that grows everytime you
just look at it. Are there ways to create smaller executables? It runs
from a Compact Flash card, which is ofcourse much slower than hard disk. Another
problem is a dynamic vi, that is started for every TCP connection that
connects to the application. It takes a long time to load, and
connecting too fast can even effectively hang up the system. Starting a
handler task takes about half a second, up to a few seconds for the
first task. We're using the LabVIEW 7.1 runtime, system is a 300 MHz cyrix SBC, running from a Compact Flash.
I'm
not sure about the first part of your question. LabVIEW is highly
binary and does a lot of memory allocations before even one VI is ready
to be started. So maybe the memory manager is a problem. Another issue
is that the Macintosh like resource file format that is used by LabVIEW to store its VIs etc. results in
lots and lots of individual disk accesses with a rther random like
character inside a single file. So if you can configure the read
caching of your disk to use more memory this may significantly increase
the speed of loading LabVIEW VIs or applications.
And finally spawning VIs through VI server is a rather costly operation
especially on low resoruce systems. A VI is more like an executable in
many ways as far as resource consumption is concerned rather than a
thread. A much better way would be to avoid spawning subVIs altogether
and implement a queued TCP/IP server similar to the Date Time Server
example. It is a little extra work to work with this shift register
architecture but it will not have the issues of long load times for
every new TCP/IP connection coming in.
Rolf Kalbermatter
Message Edited by rolfk on 03-07-2006 06:33 PM
Rolf Kalbermatter
CIT Engineering Netherlands
a division of Test & Measurement Solutions -
Load on 2 CPUs is smaller than 2 times load on 1 CPU, how to improve?
Good afternoon,
I am trying to improve the performance on my system.
I have used "pbind" to fix a process on a CPU, like this:
Process P1 -> CPU 1
Process P2 -> CPU 2
Every process uses Oracle access (although most of the data are loaded into memory) and a connection towards another central process.
The problem now is the following:
if I launch process P1 50 times/second, the first CPU runs on 22% idle.
If I launch, next to P1, process P2 also 50 times/second, both CPUs (1 and 2) run on 19-20% idle.
If I launch, next to P1 and P2, process P3 also 50 times/second, all three CPUs (1, 2 and 3) run on 16-17% idle.
As my systems contains 16 CPUs, at the end, I loose 56% performance.
Now I wonder what is the nature of this performance killer? Is it simultaneous disk access, simulateneous interprocess communication, is it a purely UNIX related issue, is it an Oracle problem, ...?
Can anybody give me some ideas which could be the problems and how to investigate how to detect and verify them?
Thanks
DominiqueTry this, almost identical, but with less execution time.
SELECT
a.Consumption AS Consumption ,
a.Cost AS Cost ,
a.CreatedBy AS CreatedBy ,
a.CreatedDate AS CreatedDate ,
a.UpdatedBy AS UpdatedBy ,
a.UpdatedDate AS UpdatedDate
FROM Positions b
JOIN PortConsumption a
ON a.PortRotationId = b.Id
WHERE b.VoyageId ='82A042031E1B4C38A9832A6678A695A4';Rgds,
Ahmer -
Re: How to Improve the performance on Rollup of Aggregates for PCA Infocube
Hi BW Guru's,
I have unresolved issue and our team is still working on it.
I have already posted several questions on this but not clear on how to reduce the time on Rollup of Aggregates process.
I have requested for OSS note and searching myself but still could not found.
Finally i have executed one of the cube in RSRV with the database selection
"Database indexes of an InfoCube and its aggregates" and got warning messages i was tried to correct the error and executed once again but still i found warning message. and the error message are as follows: (this is only for one info cube we got 6 info cubes i am executing one by one).
ORACLE: Index /BI0/IACCOUNT~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BI0/IPROFIT_CTR~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BI0/SREQUID~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/D1001072~010 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/D1001132~010 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/D1001212~010 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/DGPCOGC062~01 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/IGGRA_CODE~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/QGMAPGP1~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/QGMAPPC2~0 has possibly degenerated
ORACLE: Index /BIC/SGMAPGP1~0 has possibly degenerated
i don't know how to move further on this can any one tell me how to tackle this problem to increase the performance on Rollup of Aggregates (PCA Info cubes).
every time i use to create index and statistics regularly to improve the performance it will work for couple of days and again the performance of the rollup of aggregates come down gradually.
Thanks and Regards,
Venkathi,
check in a sql client the sql created by Bi and the query that you use directy from your physical layer...
The time between these 2 must be 2-3 seconds,otherwise you have problems.(these seconds are for scripts that needed by Bi)
If you use "like" in your sql then forget indexes....
For more informations about indexes check google or your Dba .
Last, i mentioned that materialize view is not perfect,it help a lot..so why not try to split it to smaller ones....
ex...
logiacal dimensions
year-half-day
company-department
fact
quantity
instead of making one...make 3,
year - department - quantity
half - department - quantity
day - department - quantity
and add them as datasource and assign them the appropriate logical level at bussiness layer in administrator...
Do you use partioning functionality???
i hope i helped....
http://greekoraclebi.blogspot.com/
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Is there a way to improve the quality of the standard print to PDF function? I wanted to save a web page as a PDF, and noticed that with a certain website when I print to PDF there is some streaking in the font. The file size is also very small, only 200k for a 2 page PDF. I do have Adobe Acrobat, but prefer to avoid it if I can.
Thanks,
AlexanderCan you provide an example of "streaking in the font"?
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