SW Part file size

[designer22]

I modeled a compression spring in SW and the file size is considerably large.
Is there any settings or other options to reduce the file size?

Thanks

 

[SBaugh]

If you used a helix then that is why your file is so large. Not much you can do after you use a helix except remove the helix and make a basic spring.

The rule is, if you don't actually make the part, then make it simple don't over design something your not producing.

There are many ways to make a basic spring. Our company just extrudes 2 concentric circles together, make them semi-transparent and controls their height if we want to see it with a Configuration.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

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[Gurjjeet]

if you want to send the file just suppress all the features & then try........

 

[Eltron]

Also, check: fag559-1492. It is about threading, but the same principles apply to spring creation.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[ctopher]

You may also try EcoSqueeze.

http://www.ecocom.com/eng/index00.h...com/eng/EcoSqueeze/ecosqueeze01.htm&frameno=2

Chris
SolidWorks 09 SP4.1
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[Eltron]

Sorry, I obviously meant: faq559-1492.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[fcsuper]

Just for the record, ecosqueeze doesn't really work to reduce file size for files in use. It does reduce the size of the file while it is not in use on the hard drive, but once you open the file and save it again, the file returns to its original size. Basically, ecosqueeze is only useful if you are emailing large files. Beyond that, SolidWorks recommends against its use because so much has changed in the SW file format, ecosqueeze might be removing useful information within the file.

Matt Lorono
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources & SolidWorks Legion

 

[ctopher]

Matt,
Thanks for the info.
I have not used it for a few years, just remembered it.

Chris
SolidWorks 09 SP4.1
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