Can this script Execute faster in Rhino 8

Rhino Windows Hardware
1

Hey guys,

Is there any way to make this type of simple script execute faster in Rhino 8? I have a bunch of these assigned to buttons and would like it if they could execute faster.

Thanks!
Jeff

! -_NoEcho
-layer
on
s
!

2

I just did a test, and Rhino 7 runs these almost instantaneously, while Rhino 8 takes a few seconds.

I’m hoping somebody jumps in with a tip for improvement.

3

Hi @Wheel_Bum,

Two things we’ll need from you.

  1. Run Rhino 8’s SystemInfo command and post the results.
  2. A .3dm file where turning the s layer on is fast in V7 but slow in V8.

Thanks,

– Dale

1 Like
4

I can do that Dave. Thanks!

But I just tested this on another PC running V8 and things run fine on it. I wonder if it’s related to my other machine, a laptop. I will look more closely at that machine when I get to it. I’ll see if it’s the machine, or a set of files that are causing the issue.

Thanks again, Dave!

5

Hi Dale,

I can repeat the problem on my laptop. The .3dm file has sensitive information in it. Where can I upload it instead of attaching here?

Thanks!
Jeff

6

Dale,

I figured out the file upload and have have uploaded the file.

Thanks!

7

Dale,

I misunderstood your message and ran a windows systeminfo instead of a Rhino one. Here’s the Rhino info.

Rhino 8 SR11 2024-9-3 (Rhino 8, 8.11.24247.13001, Git hash:master @ c6461da0b1385d9760c58910e329a3e4a6297c06)
License type: Commercial, build 2024-09-03
License details: Cloud Zoo

Windows 10 (10.0.19045 SR0.0) or greater (Physical RAM: 64GB)
.NET 7.0.20

Computer platform: LAPTOP - Plugged in [100% battery remaining]

Non-hybrid graphics configuration.
Primary display and OpenGL: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M (NVidia) Memory: 8GB, Driver date: 7-30-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 560.81
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
- Secondary monitor attached to adapter port #1
Primary OpenGL: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M (NVidia) Memory: 8GB, Driver date: 7-30-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 560.81
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
- Secondary monitor attached to adapter port #1

OpenGL Settings
Safe mode: Off
Use accelerated hardware modes: On
Redraw scene when viewports are exposed: On
Graphics level being used: OpenGL 4.6 (primary GPU’s maximum)

Anti-alias mode: 8x
Mip Map Filtering: Linear
Anisotropic Filtering Mode: High

Vendor Name: NVIDIA Corporation
Render version: 4.6
Shading Language: 4.60 NVIDIA
Driver Date: 7-30-2024
Driver Version: 32.0.15.6081
Maximum Texture size: 16384 x 16384
Z-Buffer depth: 24 bits
Maximum Viewport size: 16384 x 16384
Total Video Memory: 8 GB

Rhino plugins that do not ship with Rhino

Rhino plugins that ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SolidTools.rhp “SolidTools”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Commands.rhp “Commands” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\WebBrowser.rhp “WebBrowser”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk.rhp “Renderer Development Kit”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoScript.rhp “RhinoScript”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoBonusTools.rhp “Rhino Bonus Tools”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\export_ACAD.rhp “AutoCAD file export : export_ACAD”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\AnimationTools.rhp “AnimationTools”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\IdleProcessor.rhp “IdleProcessor”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRenderCycles.rhp “Rhino Render” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRender.rhp “Legacy Rhino Render”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk_etoui.rhp “RDK_EtoUI” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\import_ACAD.rhp “AutoCAD file import: import_ACAD”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\NamedSnapshots.rhp “Snapshots”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\MeshCommands.rhp “MeshCommands” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\export_IGES.rhp “IGES Export Plug-in” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\IronPython\RhinoDLR_Python.rhp “IronPython” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoCycles.rhp “RhinoCycles” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Toolbars\Toolbars.rhp “Toolbars” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\3dxrhino.rhp “3Dconnexion 3D Mouse”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Displacement.rhp “Displacement”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SectionTools.rhp “SectionTools”

9

Hi @mht.jeff,

I received your file, thanks. I found that turning the S layer on and off was not abnormally slow on my 3 year old laptop.

The Layers panel in Rhino 8 is new, and it is not as snappy (yet) as the panel in Rhino 7 for Windows. This has been discussed quite a bit out here.

I can see your using an older system:

The GeForce GTX 980M was a mobile graphics chip by NVIDIA, launched on October 7th, 2014.

For what it’s worth.

Thanks,

– Dale

10

Alright, thanks Dave!

Sounds like it might be time to upgrade my “Vintage” laptop lol