File size

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by m, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. m

    m Guest

    I just saw a very simple design explode to 27MB and would like to
    understand why.

    It's a simple injection molded plastic spacer.

    Flat rectangular extrusion, about 0.150in thick, 2 in x 14 in.
    About sixty holes. Rounded rectangles. Point driven pattern with
    sketch located in a different part file.
    Shelled to 0.050in
    A dozen ribs added.
    Drafted to 1 degree.

    That's it. 27MB.

    I used Ecosqueeze and got it down to 13MB. Still, how is this
    possible?

    -Martin
     
    m, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. m

    fcsuper Guest

    Martin,

    SW 2007 2.2 and prior (and even 2006) had issues. Saving would bloat
    file sizes. Problem was mostly fixed in SP3.0 of 2007. Upgrade to
    2007 SP4.0 (but not to SP5.0) if you haven't done so already. Or just
    install 2008.

    Also, Ecoqueeze works to skrink file size as they are stored on the
    harddrive. File size will bloat back up when the file is again saved
    within SolidWorks. Ecosqueeze is mostly good if you are archiving
    files or emailing them.

    Matt Lorono
    http://sw.fcsuper.com
    http://www.fcsuper.com/swblog
     
    fcsuper, Jun 9, 2008
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  3. m

    neil Guest

    just curious -why not sp5?
     
    neil, Jun 9, 2008
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  4. m

    m Guest

    What version?

    Sorry.

    2007 SP2.2

    -Martin
     
    m, Jun 10, 2008
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  5. m

    m Guest

    SW 2007 2.2 and prior (and even 2006) had issues.  Saving would bloat
    I guess I may have found a reason to install my 2008 disk.

    Why not SP5.0?

    -Martin
     
    m, Jun 10, 2008
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