Dropzone Forums — Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

null@example.com (John) — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:01:26 +0000

Hi guys,

Just thought I'd let you know that Dropzone 2.6 fixes this issue. Dropzone should no longer cause your MacBooks to switch to the dedicated card. This is a free update to all existing customers.

More info on this update here: http://aptonic.com/blog/dropzone-2-6-released/

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

null@example.com (fr1zzl3d) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:27:54 +0000

i really wish they would fix this too. in the interim here is an applescript i have to keep on my desktop so i can run it when i'm on battery power

tell application "Dropzone" to quit

tell application "System Events"
repeat until not (exists process "Dropzone")
delay 2
log "Delaying 2 sec…"
end repeat
end tell

tell application "Dropzone" to activate

Re: Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

null@example.com (iblastoff) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:03:42 +0000

agree. i assume you need something like NSSupportsAutomaticGraphicsSwitching = true in the plist.

Dropzone causes MBP to switch from integrated graphics to dedi GPU

null@example.com (flipmartin) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:30:08 +0000

Hi,

I found out using gfxCardStatus that Dropzone (2.3) causes my late 2011 MacBook Pro (running Lion) to switch from the integrated Intel graphics to the dedicated Radeon GPU. It's not a problem when it's running on the power supply, but it will drain the battery quicker when it's not.

Since Dropzone is not graphically intensive, I wouldn't expect it to trigger that switch. I hope you'll consider fixing it soon.

Thank you,

Philippe