Increasing Memory Allocation in SmartPLS 4

By default, SmartPLS utilizes a maximum memory of 2048 MB. However, for extensive computations, you might need to allocate more memory. If your computer has sufficient main memory available, you can set up a higher limit for SmartPLS.

To allocate more memory, follow these steps:

Locate the Configuration File:
- Windows: C:/Program Files/SmartPLS 4/smartpls.vmoptions
- MacOSX: /Applications/SmartPLS 4/Contents/vmoptions.txt (Right-click on SmartPLS 4, select "Show Package Contents," then navigate to Contents/vmoptions.txt)
Open the Configuration File in a Text Editor.
Find the Line -Xmx2048m.
Adjust the Numeric Value: Change it to not exceed the main memory available on your computer. For example, if your computer has 4 GB RAM, you may set a new entry of -Xmx3048m, allowing SmartPLS to use a maximum memory of 3,048 MB.
Save Your Changes and Close the Text Editor.
Restart the SmartPLS Software to apply the new memory allocation.

Note: You must have administrator rights on your computer to modify the smartpls.ini file. If you encounter permission issues, try opening the text editor as an administrator.