Performance

If you are running into performance issues with Flare Desktop, there are some simple actions you can take for solving problems.

Flare Desktop is Running Slow

Problem

The Flare Desktop application is running too slowly.

Cause

This might occur for any number of reasons, some having to do with Flare Desktop and some not.

Solution

Try any of the following.

• Analysis Scanning (Disable) One possibility has to do with the analysis tool and the scanning that takes place for projects. Try disabling the certain types of information from being included in these scans. See Enabling Analysis Scans.
• Conditional Indicators (Disable) Try disabling conditional indicators in window panes, such as the Content Explorer. Conditional indicators require large amounts of memory to run. To disable conditional indicators in a window pane, click the button so that the condition tag indicators are hidden.
• Spell Check While Typing (Disable) Try disabling the option to spell check while typing. This can be found in the Tools ribbon. See Spell Checking While Typing.
• Window Panes (Close) Try closing some window panes, especially those that have a lot of data, such as the File List window pane and Index window pane. Leaving many window panes open can be a drain on memory resources.

Deleting Files Slows Flare Desktop Down

Problem

The Flare Desktop application slows down when deleting files.

Cause

Your Windows recycle bin may be full or near capacity.

Solution

Try emptying your Windows recycle bin.

Too Long to Open a Project

Problem

The Flare Desktop application takes too much time in opening a project.

Cause

This may be the result of Flare Desktop attempting to reload everything that was open in your last session.

Solution 1

Close all open topics, window panes, and other user interfaces before closing Flare Desktop. This minimizes the amount of time required to start the next session of Flare Desktop because there is nothing to open. You can use the Window ribbon or menu to select the Close All Documents option to make this process go more quickly.

Solution 2

1. Select File > Options. The Options dialog opens.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Click the Auto-Reload Documents check box so that it is empty. This disables the Auto-Reload Documents function, causing Flare Desktop to start up without opening any documents.