OT: Win10 & OpenGL question

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Jack Coats

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May 6, 2017, 5:51:43 PM5/6/17
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Sorry for the off topic post, but I am having a problem.

I lave a Lenovo T540p laptop Running Win 10, and want to run CURA or other software that requires OpenGL.  Cura won't run at all and Simplify3D whines because I don't have OpenGL 2.2 installed.

Trying to do google search, and even going to OpenGL.org and the Intel site (and MS since I run Win 10 and have latest updates), I still can't figure out how to upgrade/install OpenGL.

Suggestions?  Purchasing a new laptop is not the suggestion my budget can stand hearing.

TIA!

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Csaba Toth

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May 6, 2017, 10:31:41 PM5/6/17
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I assume CURA = CUDA

Make sure you have the latest nVidia driver installed (as I can see you have NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M in it?) and that should provide the latest OpenGL drivers as well.
Otherwise make sure that when you try to use CUDA it's not your integrated Intel HD which is active but the dGPU (discrete GPU - the GT 730M). The Optimus technology can switch between the integrated and the discrete GPUs to conserve energy.

Another thing is what version of CUDA is supported by GT 730M or the other way: what is the latest CUDA you can use with that.

This is not necessarily an easy thing on Linux either.


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Jack Coats

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May 6, 2017, 10:44:36 PM5/6/17
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Cura is a 3d printing chunk of software. t https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software

Also trying to use Simplify3D ... http://www.simplify3d.com

... No, I have an Intel HD 6000 not nVidia GeForce GT 730M.

Csaba Toth

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May 6, 2017, 10:53:48 PM5/6/17
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Ooops. In that case I'd also expect the Intel HD drivers to provide OpenGL support as well.

Jack Coats

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May 6, 2017, 11:02:01 PM5/6/17
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They provide OpenGL 1.1 and nothing higher I can find.  Just looking for something more!

Csaba Toth

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May 6, 2017, 11:41:04 PM5/6/17
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I can cheer you from the side line.

Vincent Brown

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May 9, 2017, 12:32:48 AM5/9/17
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Hi Jack,
I just started using Cura a few weeks ago myself. I didn't have to install OpenGL but I'm also running it on a gaming tower that's built for 3D applications/ Virtual Reality.
I really haven't messed with OpenGL. If you can dual-boot your laptop, Cura has a Linux version too. Trying it on a different OS may help determine if its a hardware limitation or a software dependency. Nice to know someone else in the group is 3D printing too. 

Jack Coats

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Jun 19, 2017, 7:05:57 PM6/19/17
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I tried installing the latest Intel drivers, but it says it can't
install on my processor. ... Time to start looking into 'low cost'
gaming systems. My only desktop is about 15 years old and has been
upgraded many times, so it is time for that desktop to be put to rest.
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Jun 19, 2017, 8:38:10 PM6/19/17
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Jack - look at the Lenovo ThinkStations. They would probably be ideal for your purpose, and can fit into the "low cost" category if you buy used on eBay.

Currently my eye is on the ThinkStation S30 with an Intel Xeon processor.



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Gibson Prichard

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Jun 19, 2017, 8:56:37 PM6/19/17
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I also like the HP Z-series, like the Z420, Z440, Z220 or Z240 all on eBay for not much, and often with NVidia cards and Xeon chipsets.

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On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:37 PM, Alex Smith (K4RNT) <shadow...@gmail.com> wrote:
Jack - look at the Lenovo ThinkStations. They would probably be ideal for your purpose, and can fit into the "low cost" category if you buy used on eBay.

Currently my eye is on the ThinkStation S30 with an Intel Xeon processor.

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