If SFATE is running slowly, here are some potential solutions based on system requirements and best practices:

1. Verify System Requirements

   Ensure your system meets or exceeds the recommended hardware specifications from the SFATE Installation Guide:

   • OS: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
   • Processor: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen or newer) – 3.5 GHz or higher
   • RAM: 32 GB or more
   • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 9xx series or Quadro Mxxx series
   • Storage: At least 6 GB of free disk space (preferably on an SSD)

   To check your system performance:

   • Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and monitor CPU, GPU, RAM, and Disk Usage while running SFATE.
   • If any component is maxed out, consider upgrading hardware or optimizing settings.
2. Optimize Graphics Settings

   If SFATE is slow due to graphics rendering, adjust NVIDIA settings:

   • Open NVIDIA Control Panel
   • Navigate to Manage 3D settings
   • Set Threaded Optimization to Off
   • If your system has multiple GPUs, set SFATE to use the High-performance NVIDIA processor
   • Update to the latest NVIDIA drivers from NVIDIA’s website
3. Reduce Simulation Complexity

   Large-scale simulations with high-detail settings can slow performance. Try:

   • Reducing the number of active platforms (e.g., planes, ships, radars, etc.).
   • Lowering simulation resolution or disabling unnecessary visualization features.
   • Minimizing real-time data logging unless required for analysis.
4. Close Background Applications
   • Ensure no other resource-intensive applications (e.g., browsers, video editors, or IDEs) are running in the background.
   • Disable real-time antivirus scanning on the SFATE directory if it's causing slowdowns.
5. Check Database and Storage Performance
   • If using CDB terrain databases, ensure they are stored on an SSD rather than an HDD.
   • If running SFATE over a network, consider switching to a local installation for better performance.
6. Enable Multi-Threading (If Available)
   • Check SFATE’s simulation settings to see if multi-threading is enabled.
   • Multi-threaded execution can significantly improve performance on multi-core processors.
7. Reinstall SFATE (If Needed)
   • If performance issues persist, consider reinstalling SFATE to ensure there are no corrupted files.
   • Follow the SFATE Installation Guide and install it on a clean system with minimal background processes.
8. Contact Support

   If the issue persists, please provide the following details when contacting SFATE Support (sforce@tubitak.gov.tr):

   • System specifications (CPU, RAM, GPU)
   • SFATE version number
   • A description of the simulation scenario (number of entities, complexity)
   • Any error messages or logs

Let us know if you need further assistance.

Best regards,
SFATE Support Team