large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
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what is the best way for me answer the following.
You have a large assembly model created in Unigraphics and need to export an envelope model to CATIA for use by a customer. The customer has a file size limit that is much smaller than your model file size. How would you prepare this file for export to the customer? Explain the steps that you would take to get your customer this information.
You have a large assembly model created in Unigraphics and need to export an envelope model to CATIA for use by a customer. The customer has a file size limit that is much smaller than your model file size. How would you prepare this file for export to the customer? Explain the steps that you would take to get your customer this information.





RE: large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
RE: large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
As for file sizes purely in the sense of the amount of data being transmitted. Many methods exist that will work with fairly large file sizes whether by e-mail or FTP. Firstly we use Winrar to create archives it is cheap or shareware and can create an encrypted file with hidden contents or split archives easily into several smaller files of any given size. Then if you still want to work with larger files there is www.yousendit.com where you can send 100Mb files for free or on a trial basis. I usually encrypt files for any transmission and for e-mail unless you work via hotmail, or one of the other http mailers you need to downsize your expectations due to mime formatting so that 10Mb limit becomes approximately 7Mb and 5Mb becomes 3.5Mb.
RE: large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
If you require an 'exact' representation, try using 'Linked Exterior' or 'Simplify Assembly'.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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NX Design
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Cypress, CA
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
Linked exteriors however will only give you the outer surfaces (as surfaces), but it is an almost instant process and a very small file size.
Both can create links to the original assy if needed, however if you add components, you will need to redefine them.
RE: large assembly model question (advanced assemblies)
Cheers
Hudson