GGP Installations - Enhancing GGP Performance

🧭 Overview

GGP is optimised for most standard networks. However, performance can be affected on slower networks. Instead of upgrading hardware, several software-based optimizations can significantly enhance GGP's performance.

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🗺️ Localising Map Tile Data

Use the Copy to LocalMapDB option to copy Land Line tiles to a local folder (Local MapDB), reducing the need for server access and improving redraw speeds and bandwidth efficiency.

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🖼️ Localising Raster Data

Because raster data is large, it’s usually stored centrally. However, if local disk space allows, consider setting up a local Raster Database to enhance speed and reduce network usage.

🔧 How to Configure:

1. Use GGP Raster Loader to create local raster categories.

2. Update each user’s Personal.INI file:

   • Method 1:

     • Launch GGP Application Launcher → click Users

     • Highlight user → go to User > Edit → click View/Modify

     • Change the Raster Database directory.

   • Method 2:

     • Highlight user → go to User > Personal INI

     • Edit the RasterDB path in the Notepad view.

📝 Default raster paths are inherited from department settings unless overridden per user.

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🖼️ Configuring Script Image Bitmaps

Script files can store an image preview to speed up loading, but loading these from network directories may slow down performance on a slow network.

💡 Solution:

Edit LOCK.INI to save/load script images from a local directory instead.

Example Configuration:

[Directories]
LockDir=G:\GGPWIN\PROGRAMS\
LocalPCDir=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\

Ensure that LocalPCDir exists on all client PCs, as GGP will save and load script bitmaps from this path.

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✅ Summary of Performance Tips

Tip	Benefit
Copy map tiles to LocalMapDB	Faster redraws, less network load
Use local RasterDB	Faster raster rendering
Store script images locally	Quicker script load times
Modify Personal.INI and LOCK.INI settings	Custom performance configuration