How to handle/optimize large assemblies for final layouts

Is there a good way to reduce/compact a large assembly, so that a final
mounting of e.g. auxiliary piping can be dealt with without the computer
suffering from the size of the assembly?

 

-Use configurations for specific drawing views that only address what
is necessary for that particular drawing view.

-Look for undefined/underdefined sketches in each of the components
and define them completely.

-Break the assembly down into sub-assemblies and document each of
those one their own drawings instead.

-Fully constrain the components within the assembly.

Anyone else?

Matt
http://sw.fcsuper.com

 

another one to add...

-create simplified configurations of the parts in your assembly.

I usually have a SIMPLE config in everthing. large letters makes it
quick to see if everything has been set to simple.

 

good ol' bob z. likes to use lightweight mode. do not be afraid of
lightweight mode. lightweight things can be your friend.

bob z.

 

It has been my experience that opening the assembly that drives
the drawing first helps the drawing itself open. Don't ask me why.
I don't know. All I know is what I do.

I agree with bob z about lightweight. Do not fear it. Just remember
fully resolve before you do any work with bom's.