How to increase heap memory in JAVA when memory is low

CT, written in Java and running on the JVM, is based on Eclipse RCP. When memory is insufficient, frequent GC (Garbage Collection) can degrade performance or cause the program to malfunction due to lack of memory. In this case, you can either use the CT 64-bit package (default maximum heap memory is 8G) or manually adjust the heap memory settings.

To manually adjust the heap memory settings, follow these steps:

1. Open the (product installation path) \CodeScroll.ini file with an editor(requires modification with administrator privileges).
2. Increase the -Xmx value and restart CT. If the value is set too high, CT might not start. Adjust the value incrementally to find the optimal value that allows CT to run.
   

*The maximum value of -Xmx dependson the available memory on your PC. Generally, if you are using 4GB of memory and only running CT, the value will range from approximately 1GB to 2GB.