Hi guys!

I am trying to create a app_config.xml file so that i can run multiple work units on my 770GTX as its only using 50% of the GPU.

I have searched and searched and all the posts about this subject have old configs and i tried a few and they don't work. Can i steal anyone's app_config setup please?

I am aware of where to place it in the program files. Thanks for all your help!

This is the one I use to run 2 WUs at a time on my GPUs, running MB only.
Changing <gpu_usage>0.50</gpu_usage> to <gpu_usage>0.33</gpu_usage> would give 3 WUs at a time.

<app_config>
<app>
<name>setiathome_v8</name>
<gpu_versions>
<gpu_usage>0.50</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>0.00</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>

<app>
<name>setiathome_v7</name>
<gpu_versions>
<gpu_usage>0.50</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>0.04</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>
</app_config>

Once edited & saved in the setiathome.berkeley.edu directory all you need to do is go to "Options, Read config files" in the BOINC manager for the changes to take effect.

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Grant
Darwin NT

Try this for a starting point.

Remember you have to 'read config files' in BOINC after changing it.

And use notepad to edit it.

<app_config>

<app>
<name>setiathome_v7</name>
<gpu_versions>
<gpu_usage>0.4</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>0.4</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>

<app>
<name>setiathome_v8</name>
<gpu_versions>
<gpu_usage>0.4</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>0.4</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>

<app>
<name>astropulse_v7</name>
<gpu_versions>
<gpu_usage>0.4</gpu_usage>
<cpu_usage>0.4</cpu_usage>
</gpu_versions>
</app>

</app_config>

Thanks guys! Worked like a charm!

I love how if i ever have issues with SETI i can always post the issue and have it fixed in a few hours.

For future reference for those doing a search on this file (for those of us who might not be aware of where it goes), where exactly does this file get put?

*edit* Found it:

This mechanism allows you to specify scheduling parameters for specific applications or app versions. It is available with 7.0.40+ client versions.

To do this, create an ASCII file app_config.xml in the project's directory, e.g. when the project is SETI@home: {BOINC Data directory}\projects\setiathome.berkeley.edu.

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That file is usually hidden by default on windows.

You need to unhide the Program Data folder in order to find it.

Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.

Click the View tab.

Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

Yep, always do that on all the computers I use. I just wasn't sure if it was in the program data dir or the BOINC dir is all. All good information to know!

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