[IDV #WHC-989322]: error when switching to Direct x version of Java 3d

Hi Jason,

Unfortunately, I think there are video card issues here that may be difficult 
to circumvent. But here is another suggestion:

Try installing the plugin under: Tools --> Plugin Manager --> Bug Fixes --> 
Spurious Map Lines.

-Julien

> Hi,
> 
> I turned off the fast rendering option, restarted the IDV and loaded the
> data, but the same problem occurred again.
> 
> I have attached a screenshot to this email.  For this data set (3 hour
> precip totals) it only seems to happen when I use color-filled contour plan
> view and set the interval below .15 inches.  It happens with other data as
> well when the intervals are set low.
> 
> Let me know if you need any additional information.
> 
> Thanks for all your help.
> 
> Jason
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unidata IDV Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 12:23 PM
> To: address@hidden
> Cc: address@hidden
> Subject: [IDV #WHC-989322]: error when switching to Direct x version of Java
> 3d
> 
> Hi Again.
> 
> A couple of suggestions. Go back to the original OpenGL (rather than
> DirectX) option. Try turning off fast rendering:
> http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idv/docs/userguide/misc/PerformanceTuni
> ng.html#fastrender
> 
> If that does not resolve the issue, please send us a screen shot of the
> broken images.
> 
> -Julien
> 
> 
> > Hello,
> >
> > Yes, I downloaded and installed the most current version of the drivers
> for
> > my video card but it did not help the problem.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jason
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Unidata IDV Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> > Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 11:43 AM
> > To: address@hidden
> > Cc: address@hidden
> > Subject: [IDV #WHC-989322]: error when switching to Direct x version of
> Java
> > 3d
> >
> > Hi Jason.
> >
> > Is your video driver up to date?
> >
> > -Julien
> >
> >
> > > Full Name: Jason Warren
> > > Email Address: address@hidden
> > > Organization: SELF
> > > Package Version: IDV 2.9u2
> > > Operating System: WIN 7
> > > Hardware: ATI Radeon HD 4350
> > > Description of problem: Hi,
> > >
> > > I have been getting a lot of visual errors in the IDV.  Mostly large
> > triangles when rendering certain fields.  I read through the FAQ and found
> > the part that explains how to switch to the direct-x version of Java 3d to
> > eliminate these problems.  I tried that by editing the line in the BAT
> file
> > according to the instructions in the file.  But, the IDV will not start.
> It
> > gives an error that says "Could not initialize class
> > ucar.unidata.view.geoloc.MapProjectionDisplayJ3D
> > > "
> > >
> > > Please advise...
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: WHC-989322
> > Department: Support IDV
> > Priority: Normal
> > Status: Closed
> >
> >
> 
> 
> Ticket Details
> ===================
> Ticket ID: WHC-989322
> Department: Support IDV
> Priority: Normal
> Status: Closed
> 
> 


Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: WHC-989322
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open