Frequent question: Does Onshape need graphics card?

How much RAM does Onshape use?

System Requirements



According to Onshape, you should have at least 1 GB of video memory, but 2 GB is preferred.

How can I improve my Onshape performance?

Improve performance by moving tabs into different documents. Right-click on the tab and select Move to document. System is not supported. Use an Onshape supported browser and platform found in our hardware and graphics recommendations.

Is Onshape compatible in Mac?

Onshape requires no downloads, installations, or license codes. You can access Onshape’s cloud-based platform with any modern web browser from your Mac, PC, Chromebook or Linux computer.

Does my graphics card support WebGL?

Go to the Graphics table and check if there is a graphics card manufacture, model, and drive in the Driver Renderer section. If there is, then WebGL is enabled, but if there is an error message indicating there is a block, then your graphics driver is blacklisted.

How do I get my Onshape to use my GPU?

Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings and then the Program Settings tab. Locate the browser you use for Onshape. Set Select the preferred graphics processor for this program option to High-performance NVIDIA processor.

Why is Onshape free?

Onshape Free extends fully capable modern CAD tools to non-professional designers. At no cost, hobbyists, makers, and others who are willing to freely share their designs can pursue their projects without the hassles commonly found in old CAD systems.

Does Onshape run on Linux?

To get up and running with Onshape, all you need is a Mac, PC, Chromebook or Linux computer with a web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera or Edge. That’s it – there’s nothing to download and nothing to install.

What is the difference between Onshape and Fusion 360?

Short Verdict. Onshape and Fusion360 are both “CAD on the Cloud” applications, specifically designed for product developers. However, Fusion 360’s in-app capabilities exceed that of Onshape. Also, Fusion 360 is more affordable and allows free access for small businesses.

Can I use Onshape on my phone?

One of the many unique aspects of full-cloud Onshape is that you can CAD anywhere on any device – using a web browser on Mac, PC, Linux and Chromebook, as well as apps for iOS and Android tablets and phones.

How good is Onshape?

Onshape is a capable, professional, CAD software solution that operates in the cloud. I can access and work on files from any computer. It is efficient and easy to use.

Is Onshape better than Solidworks?

In Solidworks most of the features are separated out into their own selectable options. Whereas in Onshape most features are a layer or two deep.

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Why is PicMonkey so slow?

WebGL is the software the latest version of PicMonkey uses to render your images. WebGL may strain the available memory of some users with older graphics processing units (GPUs), resulting in slow performance, freezing, and crashing. This is a result of your machine running out of usable memory.

Does Nvidia support WebGL?

WebGL is enabled on NVIDIA GPUs with proprietary NVIDIA drivers newer than 295. WebGL is always disabled on NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500.

How do I enable gpu acceleration?

Follow these steps to turn on GPU hardware scheduling:

1. Click Start, then head to Settings > System.
2. From the left-hand menu, select Display.
3. Below Multiple Displays, click Graphics settings.
4. Turn on the toggle for Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
5. Restart your computer.