Thank you everyone for your help. I did notice a difference in using "save as", but still the file would grow quickly with surface editing.
Once I saved to a "dumb" parasolid, the file would shrink dramatically. I think that is my best option.
Thanks again!
The part started at around 46 MB. As I deleted and filled surfaces, it grew. It is - by definition - organic in shape. No 90 degree or flat edges, etc.
Maybe there is a way to simplify. Interestingly, I just exported to parasolid and reimported. The file size dropped to 6 MB seemingly...
Yes. It is a high resolution scan of the cardiovascular system in the torso (we are making a surgical simulation model). It is very detailed, so I've been reducing the number of branches via surfacing (delete faces, then use filled surface to patch). I can't imagine a cleaner way to work with...
I have SolidWorks 2009 and have found that when a part file goes over exactly 1 GB, the program cycles in memory usage up and down without being able to edit the files.
I have the same problem with 2 machines:
Machine #1
Dell Precision workstation T3500
Windows 7 Professional...
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