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You can run Viewport 2.0 using OpenGL, DirectX 11 or OpenGL Core Profile mode.
In Maya 2016 Extension 2, you have a choice of OpenGL- Core Profile (Compatibility) or OpenGL – Core Profile (Strict).
OpenGL- Core Profile (Compatibility) is only available on the Windows and Linux platforms, and supports features from both:
- OpenGL 2.1 and below
- OpenGL 3.2 and above
OpenGL – Core Profile (Strict) supports features from OpenGL 3.2 and above, and is the default on the Mac OS X platform.
See Rendering engine for more information.
To run Viewport 2.0 in core profile mode, select Windows > Settings/Preferences > Preferences to open the Preferences window, and from the Display category, select either OpenGL- Core Profile (Compatibility) or OpenGL – Core Profile (Strict) as the Rendering engine.
Windows > Settings/Preferences > Display
Instructions: Do the following:
1. Press windows button + r to start Run and type ‘services.msc’.
2. Click the ‘Standard’ tab
3. Find ‘FLEXnet Licensing.. blaa’
4. Right click for properties and set ‘Startup type’ to ‘Automatic’ and press ‘Start’ below.
5. Apply and you are done!
