SU Make 2017 failed due to lack of acceleration on graphics card

Technical Problems SketchUp
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SU Make 2017 failed due to lack of acceleration on graphics card. Need guidance how to overcome the problem without replacing existing hardware. I did get driver updates for Intel HD Graphics 5500 and for NVidia GeForce 940M.

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Have you set SketchUp to use the Nvidia card in the 3D application settings in the Nvidia Control Panel. I have set all 3D apps to use Nvidia:

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Did you get your driver upgrade directly from the Nvidia website?

Anssi

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Thank You! I made the settings in NVIDIA Control Panel as directed, and SketchUp 17 is up and running.

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I don’t have a Nvidia Graphics Card but I do have a Intel Graphics 4600. I am unable to figure out how I can access the Intel control panel to change the 3d settings. any ideas?

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no need in doing that because you then have no alternative in running on the integrated low-performance intel HD only.

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The most important aspect of trying to use an integrated Intel graphics is finding a driver version that works with SketchUp. The Intel OpenGL drivers are notorious for bugs.