Are Dynamic Components very slow? Why?

[icehuli]

Hi all,

I tried to use dynamic components to explore parametric modelling possibility with sketchup. But for me they seem very slow. It takes sometime to update the model. It is only a small model, the "Grid Example".
Is there a way to make it behaves run-timely? I mean make the updating happens without notice?
Is there a better way than using DC?

[Dan Rathbun]

DCs are implemented in Ruby, so yes they are slower than compiled C.

There are also some long standing issues within the DC code that need speed optimization.

[Dan Rathbun]

Make sure the Outliner window is closed, it SLOWS SketchUp way down.