Issue:
Things to be aware of when using VM’s (Virtual Machine) to run AutoCAD. Typically, the Graphics Card (GPU) is not compatible or is a virtualized application created within the environment. If you get issues as shown below (Blue Screen) or if you are having issues with your cursor lagging and or having a trail behind it and or pallets acting weird. The could be a Graphics issue. If the AutoCAD Hardware Acceleration is on with a non-Autodesk Certified Card (link: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware ) your are going to run in to these issues.
Solution:
How to turn video hardware acceleration on or off in AutoCAD to improve graphics performance.
Causes:
If unexpected problems are appearing with specific video cards and drivers, toggle hardware acceleration on and off.
Solution:
There are several ways to toggle hardware acceleration in AutoCAD-based products. Try one of the following methods:
- Enter the GRAPHICSCONFIG command and click the Hardware Configuration button.
- Enter the 3DCONFIG command and click the Hardware Configuration button.
- Enter the OPTIONS command or choose it from the Application menu to open the Options dialog box. On the System tab, click the Graphics Performance button. Then click the Hardware Acceleration button to turn it off or on.
- Click the GRAPHICSCONFIG performance button in the lower-right corner of the AutoCAD application window.
There may be a delay the first time using GRAPHICSCONFIG or 3DCONFIG or when clicking the performance button.
Reference:
Autodesk Knowledge Network:
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