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> Jeff,
> 
> since i need 14Gig of ram to get the job done i had to modify the runIDV file 
> to call 64bit java.
> The file looks like:
> 
> command="java -d64 -Xmx14g -Didv.enableStereo=false -jar ${dirname}/idv.jar 
> $*"
> 
> where the -d64 asks for 64bit java.
> 
> Is it possible for this to be added to some documentation. I think alot of 
> users need more than the 4G of ram allowed under a 32bit system/java.
> 
Good idea. We'll add it in to the docs.
Jeff
Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: SSS-119764
Department: Support IDV
Priority: High
Status: Open