Step 4 of 16: Performance Optimization Tools and Use Sloppy Mode

1.) Know the two performance tools. DigiPara Liftdesigner offers Sloppy Mode (aimed at users) and the Performance Profiler (aimed at developers) for optimizing and monitoring performance.

2.) Prepare a practice example. Create two identical sections (View from Front), and hide unneeded geometry via Component Visibility.

3.) Hide unneeded geometry on selected floors via the Floor Levels list. Adjustments are updated in the project only after Sloppy Mode is switched on.

4.) Understand how updates are shown while working in Sloppy Mode. Adjustments are immediately visible only in the active view frame. The time at which additional view frames get updated can be set individually, simply by selecting them on the drawing.

5.) Recognize which view frames aren't updated immediately. View frames highlighted red on the drawing are not updated at the same time after project changes. Adjustments to list objects — e.g. a new landing door width — are still automatically synchronized on every floor, even in Sloppy Mode.

6.) Configure Sloppy Mode options. Specify which functions run in Sloppy Mode via the Properties on the Document.

7.) Install the Performance Profiler. Install the software extension via the DigiPara Liftdesigner Cloud first. All DigiPara Liftdesigner applications must be closed beforehand.

8.) Review the runtime overview. The Performance Profiler gives a detailed overview of the runtimes of various operations and processes in DigiPara Liftdesigner — recommended for developers.

You know the two performance tools available and when to use them, can enable and configure Sloppy Mode (understanding which view frames update immediately and which are deferred), and have the Performance Profiler installed with a runtime breakdown available for time-intensive operations.