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64-bit system but 32-bit installed
I am a new-ish user of the program (not a developer) and need a little help understanding why a 32-bit version was installed though I have a 64-bit system. I would like to have the 64-bit version in hopes to create better or faster renderings.
I started using SH3D version 4.3 which is still on my computer (32-bit), but recently downloaded Java web start version 4.5. I actually came upon this issue after looking into my program memory cap based on multiple posts suggesting increasing the cap to improve renderings. It seems that version 4.3 should have "chosen" to install the 64-bit version of Sweet Home under 64-bit Windows. My computer is somewhat old and runs windows vista. Could my Vista be 32-bit even though my operating system isn't? Is there anyway to force a 64-bit install? I have run in on my computer via the portable version download.
While I'm at it, can anyone explain the Java web start vs a normal program install? Is there an advantage to either?
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Re: 64-bit system but 32-bit installed
As you downloaded the portable version that includes both 32 bit and 64 bit versions, did you succeed to launch the 64 bit version it contains?
While I'm at it, can anyone explain the Java web start vs a normal program install?
It's a way to run Sweet Home 3D application on a PC where Java is installed but the user don't have the right to install more software. As it's easier for developers and users to manage program updates, it's also the preferred way for me to distribute beta versions for the moment. The main drawbacks of Java Web Start are that it obliges the user to install Java first and some plug-ins don't work with it.
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Emmanuel Puybaret, Sweet Home 3D creator
