ESRI is about to release an update to ArcGIS Explorer. Build 450 will add no new features, but will resolve a number of graphics card related issues that we inadvertently picked up at 440 (via ArcGlobe apparently). There has been some discussion in the ESRI forums about this issue:
This problem was introduced by OpenGL call changes in ArcGIS Explorer 440. Some have found that ArcGIS Explorer 410 worked, while version 440 does not. In general the problem does not occur with newer graphics cards and new drivers.a. Potential resolution. Install the latest driver for your graphics card from your graphics card or hardware vendor.
b. Here are some specific observations in regards to graphics cards.
i. ATI FireGL V3100 – 8650 will work with the latest driver from AMD. Driver Packaging Version 8.44
ii. ATI Mobility FireGL Latest drivers from vendor do not appear to fix issue. We are working on an ArcGIS Explorer update to address this.
Keep an eye out on the ArcGIS Explorer blog for the release.
4 responses so far ↓
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thetruth
// Jan 23, 2008 at 10:46 am
didn’t work on my fire x1 for what its worth.
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Matt
// Jan 23, 2008 at 11:55 am
I uninstalled, upgraded drivers, deleted GlobeCache directories, etc. Still bombed out my monitor and shut down my PC every time I started build 440. Looking forward to 450 to test out the ArcIMS/ArcGIS Server speed improvements.
Ironically, my $400 three-year old E-machine at home ran build 440 just perfectly!(?)
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James Fee
// Jan 23, 2008 at 11:56 am
That is a shame because 440 is really a great release of ArcGIS Explorer.
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timmy
// Jan 23, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Not to sound too cynical but is it really that great when it bombs out on all those graphics cards (mine included)? How does something like that make it past quality control? I think the lack of chatter on the ESRI support site regarding the problem is rather telling.
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