linux issue

elephantwalker · May 1, 2013, 14:01

When I run engrid in Linux, my graphics window for engrid (the black screen) always covers up the menu's, dialog boxes etc. What's up with that?

I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 lts.

Thanks,

Lawrence

wyldckat · May 1, 2013, 17:40

Greetings Lawrence,

A few questions:

Does ParaView have the same behaviour, or is it just enGrid?
Did you install the graphics card drivers in Ubuntu?
Are you using Ubuntu inside a virtual machine or in a real/physical machine?
Are you using the default desktop interface that Ubuntu provides?

Best regards,
Bruno

elephantwalker · May 1, 2013, 17:48

1. yes! Paraview exhibits the same behavior. arrrrgh!
2. as installed ...did not install new drivers. I will check this.
3. I'm using in a vm (oracle virtualbox).
4. I'm using the default desktop interface the Ubuntu provides.

-Lawrence

wyldckat · May 1, 2013, 18:19

There are two possible/probable problems with the virtual machine:

Try switching to a lighter desktop manager: http://askubuntu.com/a/73115
Disable the 3D acceleration that the virtualbox can provide: http://www.maketecheasier.com/enable...box/2009/05/21

elephantwalker · May 1, 2013, 18:22

turning off the 3d did the trick.

Thanks!

-Lawrence

May 1, 2013, 14:01	linux issue	#1
elephantwalker New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 13	When I run engrid in Linux, my graphics window for engrid (the black screen) always covers up the menu's, dialog boxes etc. What's up with that? I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 lts. Thanks, Lawrence

May 1, 2013, 17:40		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Greetings Lawrence, A few questions: Does ParaView have the same behaviour, or is it just enGrid? Did you install the graphics card drivers in Ubuntu? Are you using Ubuntu inside a virtual machine or in a real/physical machine? Are you using the default desktop interface that Ubuntu provides? Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

May 1, 2013, 18:19		#4
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	There are two possible/probable problems with the virtual machine: Try switching to a lighter desktop manager: http://askubuntu.com/a/73115 Disable the 3D acceleration that the virtualbox can provide: http://www.maketecheasier.com/enable...box/2009/05/21 __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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May 1, 2013, 17:48		#3
elephantwalker New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 13	1. yes! Paraview exhibits the same behavior. arrrrgh! 2. as installed ...did not install new drivers. I will check this. 3. I'm using in a vm (oracle virtualbox). 4. I'm using the default desktop interface the Ubuntu provides. -Lawrence

May 1, 2013, 18:22		#5
elephantwalker New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 13	turning off the 3d did the trick. Thanks! -Lawrence