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I have installed catia v5 R19 x64bit version for windows vista x64bit. The installation was successful, however when starting up a new part or opening a file the display remains blank. I can see toolbars and icons but no geometry, workplane, etc.

I am running a windows Vista Ultimate x64bit with a NVidia GeForce GTX 295 processor and have been told that the graphics card is incompatible with this software.

As a result I want to by an additional graphics card which will alow me to use Catia, however, don't know which could be used in conjuction with the GTX295.

I have been looking at ATI Radeon and Nvidia Quadro FX graphics cards, but don't know how to go about implementing them.

Can you please give me some advice.

Thanks.

Answer

Hey,

I don't have much knowledge of Catia, but I do think I can help with a dual video card problem. First, most motherboards require that the dual video cards have the same chipset. So, you will need to choose a similar video card if you decide to buy another video card. This could cause a problem if you are having trouble finding a Catio compatible video card with the same chipset. Here are some good directions on how to perform the install:http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Dual-Video-Cards. Also, if their is a way for you to take the original video card back and buy a compatible video card, I think this will be your best option. Most experts I have talked with have agreed that a dual video card setup isn't usually worth the money.

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