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memory issue with large assembly

memory issue with large assembly

memory issue with large assembly

(OP)
I have a large assembly (memory usage 1.8 gig when retrieving) If I use a simplified rep using Grafics rep or geometry rep will this help me to work on the assembly better or is there a easier way.
Second question is what is the best way to create them.
I am using Pro-e 2001
Thanks
Tim

RE: memory issue with large assembly

Tim,

Try using Shrinkwrap functionality, you can perform the following operations:

•Represent complex design assemblies with a single lightweight part

•Improve performance of large assembly modeling—a Shrinkwrap model takes much less time to load than does a complex design

•Provide an accurate external representation of the design to other design teams, suppliers, or customers without providing the internal design intent—allowing others to visualize the product and conduct space claim studies, form and fit studies, interference checking, and so forth, while protecting design intent, trade secrets, patented designs, and other proprietary information

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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RE: memory issue with large assembly

(OP)
we are trying them but the assembly drawings need section cuts on them and shrink wraps don't seem to work well. I am not on this project but they are asking me questions and that was one of the first things I said too. Have you ever been able to do a section cut thru a shrink wrap? if so let me know please.
Thanks
Tim

RE: memory issue with large assembly

Tim,

Simplified reps is the best tool in your case. Make as many you need and set the following option in your config file: open_simplified_reps_by_default to YES. This will allow to choose a specific representation at the begining of the session and PROE will load only the parts from simplified reps in memory.

Shrinkwrap is not parametric (unfortunately), so if you are modifying your parts you must create it again and again.

-Hora

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