OK. this has probably been true for many versions previous. But since ORD takes about 100 times longer to open files, it is a real problem and is contrary to being a good Windows citizen.
ORD will launch itself to the foreground and steal focus from every other program. Here's an example: I need to open a DGN file in ORD, or even just switch between DGN files. As we all know, this can tale in excess of 2 minutes and often more than 5 minutes. (Sheesh) So, I've already got coffee, at least I can use the time to answer an email or fill out my time sheet. Then, two minutes later, ORD steals focus and my email typing is now focused into ORD. (Loud scream) But at least my file is finally open, right? Well, no. ORD is still spinnning and doing something else for another minute or two. So back to my email. Just to have ORD steal focus again.
Please stop this.
More Information: I was wrong about previous versions. They do not steal focus in this manner. This is a new problem in ORD.
Robert Garrett Senior Consultant
www.envisioncad.com
Hi Robert, I'm not having the same issue. From the time I Browse to the file I want and click Open till the time the file opens is approximately 30 seconds give or take. I'm having some issues setting up and using OpenRoads that I'm slowly overcoming but the time it takes to open files isn't one of them. I know this doesn't help fix your issue but it gives you an idea of how long it's taking others. Good luck.