Technical Support

How can I detect which video card model and version is installed on my PC?

To detect your video card model and driver version (release date), proceed as follows:
- Press the "Windows" button together with the "R" key on the keyboard;
- This opens the "Run" dialog box. In the "Open" field, type "mmc devmgmt.msc" (without quotes);
- click "OK";
- open the "Video card" node to check the model (if your PC has two video cards, you'll find both types listed below in subnodes);
- do a right mouse button click on the subnode indicating the video card type and model;
- select "Properties" from the local menu;
- in the "Driver" tab you'll find all the information relating to the video card's driver date and version.

How can I check if updated drivers are available for my PC's Video card?

First of all, verify your Video Card driver version (release date) installed on your PC/Laptop (see FAQ "How can I detect the kind of Video Card I have installed in my PC?").

Access the video card manufacturer's website and check their drivers update service to see if a more recent driver is available.

Back-up your data.

If a more up to date version is available, download the driver and proceed with installation, follow the instructions provided on screen.

Restart your PC.

I have an integrated video card. Can I still work with EdiLus correctly?

EdiLus is an BIM structural calculation program that requires high performance graphics capabilities.
Integrated video cards do not guarantee the necessary level of performance.
For this reason we recommend using EdiLus on PCs with dedicated video cards.

Using PCs or Laptops with integrated video cards may cause EdiLus to not function correctly: you may see error messages and the software may not function properly.

I have a laptop with two video cards (switching video cards). Can I work correctly with EdiLus?

The latest generation of laptops are equipped with two video cards allowing the user to switch from one to another.
Integrated video cards (intel), are used by the computer when not connected to the mains power supply ensuring low power consumption while maximizing the autonomy of use.
The other video card is nomally a high performance card (NVIDIA, ATI/AMD), and is used when the PC is connected to the mains giving a much higher graphical experience and performance.

To ensure the optimal functioning of Edificius, make sure you are using the high performance card connecting your Laptop to the mains power supply or by setting it from the control panel under Power Options.

What kind of characteristics must the video card have for EdiLus to work correctly?

The video card must be 100% OpenGL compatible.
The minimum requirements are:
- at least 1 GB of dedicated Video Memory. (we suggest 2 GB);
- updated 100% OpenGL compliant Video card drivers.
- OpenGL v. 3.0 or higher

What to do when the: EdiLus VIDEO DRIVER check message appears

This message: "EdiLus Video Card Driver check", appears when launching the software and when your Video Card Driver software hasn't been updated for more than a year.

In this case, please proceed with updating your Video Card Driver as described in the dedicated FAQ, "How can I get a Driver Update for my Video Card?".

If your PC hasn't been updated with the latest video card drivers, this may compromise the correct functioning of EdiLus.