STRAKON Knowledge

Operating System / Hardware Recommendation for STRAKON

64-bit Operating System

Windows 11, 10 (version 1903 or later)

STRAKON 3D/BIM Usage Additionally

• Optimal is a good processor from 4 GHz with multiple computing cores
• OpenGL 4.6 capable graphics card with at least 2GB RAM (We do not recommend an onboard graphics card.)
• STRAKON uses a function for a faster model display, which is currently only supported by NVIDIA graphics cards. AMD graphics cards do not support this acceleration. However, you can still use AMD cards for 3D scheduling.
• 32GB memory

STRAKON for Remote Desktop Use

Office If you want to use STRAKON via remote desktop (work in the company from home on the calculator), you need a network dongle. Furthermore, not all video cards in conjunction with STRAKON with regard to Open GL (only with STRAKON-Cube 3D use) work:

• NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards are currently working (July 2024).
• NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards work.
• With AMD cards, the picture is not yet uniform. If in doubt, consult the hardware vendor.

Server dongle usage

In some cases it is not possible to directly operate a network dongle on the server, e.g. this is partially the case with virtualization servers. An alternative is then a USB device server with which USB devices can be made available on the network.

STRAKON and Remote Desktop Services (Formerly Terminal Server)

STRAKON for Remote Desktop Use on a PC

Office If you want to use STRAKON via remote desktop (work from home office on the computer in the company), you need a network dongle or a single dongle with RDP function. Furthermore, not all graphics cards in connection with STRAKON regarding Open GL work:

• NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards are currently working (July 2024).
• NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards work.
• With AMD cards, the picture is not yet uniform. If in doubt, consult the hardware vendor.

STRAKON for Remote Desktop Usage on a Server with Different User Profiles

STRAKON will be able to run Remote Desktop Services (RDS) as a RemoteApp from Windows Server 2016. (STRAKON must be operated with a network license.) 3D performance will vary depending on your specific hardware. Remote Desktop Services is an integral part of Microsoft Server 2016 (if licensed).

Your Usage Time Has Expired in a Few Days

Question

When you start STRAKON, you will see the message Your usage time has expired in a few days.

Answer

Check via Start > All Programs > DICAD > Dongle test whether the current version, e.g. version 20xx, is listed after STRAKON version number. If this is the case, you can continue working without any problems. When the usage time has elapsed, the message is no longer displayed.
If the current version number is not listed, please contact your sales representative.

Where Can I Find Manuals and Videos?

Manuals, videos and brochures can be found within STRAKON via the menu ?.

Print Open with STRAKON-HPGL2 Drivers from New Calculator

Question

The STRAKON-HPGL2 driver cannot print from the new calculator onto the HP plotter.

Answer

Download and install the HPGL2 drivers from the plotter manufacturer.

The Cube Rebar Lacks the Additional Toolbar of the Function "Standard"

Question

If you click on the "Standard" function, the corresponding additional toolbar will not be displayed.

Answer

Verify the currently selected steel grade. Here the parameters for n and c for the hooks must not be = 0.

Generated PDF File Contains Images with a Black Background

Question

Inserted images, such as a company logo, have a black background in the generated PDF file with the property "PDF/A-1b".

Answer

The image has a transparent background. Transparent elements are not permitted in PDF/A-1.
It is possible to edit the image in an image editing program and replace the transparent background with a background color or to create the PDF file without the property "PDF/A-1b".

Toolbar Is
Unreachable

Question

After changing the monitor or changing the screen resolution, the Wacom coordinate transmitter in STRAKON cannot move the crosshair to the toolbar.

Answer

• Close STRAKON
• Start > Programs > Wacom Tablett > Wacom Tablett Preset File Utility > My Preferences > Delete
• Start > All Programs > Wacom Tablet > Wacom Tablet Properties
  Place the pen on the tablet and reconfigure pen buttons as follows:
  • Pen Tip > disabled
  • Lower Rocker > click
  • Top Rocker > right mouse click

Crosshairs Leave a Trail

Question

When you move the crosshair, a track is pulled.

Answer

• Close STRAKON
• Open Windows graphics settings and adjust the font size to the default of 96 dpi or 100%