System settings: Optimizing graphics performance for Pythagoras

Pythagoras' performance heavily depends on the correct configuration of your graphics card. Incorrect settings may lead to:

• Slow response – Pythagoras reacts sluggishly.
• Display inaccuracies – Arcs and shapes are rendered incorrectly.
• 3D view issues – Problems opening 3D documents.

Below are specific settings to adjust based on your GPU setup.

Remember every new version of Pythagoras will require updating these settings.

Update drivers

Ensure (both) GPUs have the latest drivers installed. Use the GPU manufacturer's software like NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Software to keep drivers up to date.

Power plan settings (laptops)

Configure your system to prioritize the dedicated GPU for most tasks. In Windows, go to Edit power plan > Change advanced power settings > Switchable Dynamic Graphics (or Nvidia Optimus) and set it to Maximize performance.

Manual GPU selection

Ensure Pythagoras always uses the high-performance dedicated GPU.

Windows Graphics Settings

1. Right-click the desktop and choose Display settings.
2. Scroll down and click Graphics settings.
3. Select Desktop app, then click Browse.

1. Locate Pythagoras.exe (e.g., C:\Program Files\Pythagoras 2024\pythagoras.exe).
2. Double-click to add it to the list.
3. Click the application (Pythagoras application) to activate the Options button. Click it.
   
4. Choose the High Performance option, then click Save and close the Settings panel.
   

6. Relaunch or restart the software (if it was running).

NVIDIA Settings

Update to the latest NVIDIA driver.

1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click the desktop and choose NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Go to Manage 3D settings on the left and then click the Program Settings tab.
3. Under 1. Select a program to customize, click the drop-down menu and select the Pythagoras program.
   If the program is not in the menu, deselect "Show only programs found on this computer" to expand the list in the menu or click Add and choose the software there. Further, the Browse button within the Add window might be needed to manually select the program's executable (.exe) file.
4. Select High-performance NVIDIA processor in the drop-down menu under 2. Select the preferred graphics processor for this program.
5. Click Apply (might need to scroll down to see this button) and then close the NVIDIA Control Panel.

AMD Radeon Software (Adrenalin 2020 Edition)

Update to the latest AMD driver.

1. Open AMD Radeon Software: Right-click the desktop and choose AMD Radeon Software.
   
2. Navigate to Gaming > Games
   
3. Click the three dots > Add a Game. A list of 3D games/applications currently installed and detected by Radeon Software will be displayed. Each title listed will have its own associated profile.
4. Locate Pythagoras.exe and add it. To manually add an Pythagoras software, click the three dots on the right and then Add a Game.
   
5. Navigate to the folder where the software executable is located and double-click it to add it to the list.

RESULT

By applying the correct settings, Pythagoras will run smoothly and efficiently, using the best available GPU for performance.

Remember every new version of Pythagoras will require updating these settings.

If your system does not have a dedicated graphics card, follow these steps to optimize performance:

Lower graphics settings in Pythagoras

• Open Settings > Preferences.
• Go to the Other tab.
• Under Visual Settings, uncheck High quality image display.