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    Icons in the side panel are distorted

      Applies To 
      Product(s): RAM Connection, RAM Elements
      Version(s): Connect Editions 13.06, 16.05
      Environment:  Windows 10, Dell PC
      Area:  General; Graphics; User Interface

    Problem Description

    It has been observed that on few machines using RAM Connection, while hovering the mouse on icons in the side panel, they look distorted.

    Reason

    Investigation on this has identified the cause to be related to DELL machines which runs AWCC Service that is AlienWare Command Center. 

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Exit out from RAM Connection. 
    2. Open Windows explorer, navigate to the folder C:\ProgramData\A-Volute\DellInc.AlienwareSoundCenter\Modules\ScheduledModules\Configurator,
    3. Add the following list of executables at the end of the BlackApps.dat.
      RAMConnection.exe
      RAMConnStandalone.exe
    4. Save the BlackApps.dat file (this may require additional rights).
    5. Open Task Manager and go to 'Services' and search for 'AWCCService' - Right click and 'Restart'.
    6. Launch RAM Connection and it should run fine.

    Similar issues may occur with RAM Elements; adding the executable (RAMElements.exe) in the exclusion list as above will correct the problem.

    P.S. The folder ProgramData from step 2 above, may be not visible to you; you should check with your IT group on that.

    Notes:

    Any updates to the ‘AlienWare Command Center’ or AWCC service can cause the BlackApps.dat file to get reset to default, in which case, the graphics problems would resurface. In such cases, one would have to repeat the steps 1 to 6 listed above.

    See Also

    Distorted graphics in STAAD.Pro on Dell Alienware computers

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    • Payel Created by Bentley Colleague Payel
    • When: Tue, Dec 14 2021 3:01 PM
    • Sabrina Tedeschi Last revision by Bentley Colleague Sabrina Tedeschi
    • When: Wed, May 3 2023 8:19 AM
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