Moin,
the optimizing task is progressing nicely:

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All shots are taken while the engine animation was running at full speed on the following (laptop) system:
- Intel Duo Core2 P9500 @2.53GHz
- 4GB RAM
- Nvidia GF9800M GT @1024MB (display 1680x1050, strechted)
- WinXp Pro SP3
- GWX3 Gold + OLC MkIId GOLD GUI enabled
So, one thing is for sure. The final (animated) version will run a lot smoother than the beta.
Regards,
DD