strange memory problem

[metroberlin]

i have a a hudge scene (high high poly bus). the normal ram usage would be far beyond 1.80GB...of course i use the dynamic memory limit. all worked well...then suddenly vray ignores the limit and max crashes at 1.90GB...of course. no matter what i do (merge the scene again, make a new render setup etc etc) the dynamic memory limit does not have an effect on the scene any more.....i use max 7 and vray 1.47.03

thanks

[metroberlin]

i have to add that ~1.34GB ram are full when i open the scene.

[dgsantana]

Look at this thread http://www.chaosgroup.com/forum/phpB...ic.php?t=12647

[meanadam]

also try the junk cleaner script.
Open the xref windows and type "(gc)" in the maxscript window.

I also do it 1x before and after opening those windows just to be safe.

Normal program usage should only be 700-1000 mb.

Seach these forums for both of these topics.

[dbuchhofer]

avoid showing maps in viewport and shaded view to reduce 'some' memory..

If you're using any overly large maps (say 4096+) or many many maps, you may have to reduce the size of them

and yea, the 1.7 limit is reaaaaaly getting old now

[jacksc02]

im sick of that windows limit!
I know you can use the 3gb switch, but it would be great if Microsoft could release a patch to remove the limit

[metroberlin]

thanks for the replies....yes, the 3gb switch...but i try not to use it. caused me several crashes in the past....and the other methods didn´t work :-/ this !"§$!"$$ memory limit. time for 64bit !!!