SW to DXF crash

[killswitch]

I've tried all morning to create a dxf (or dwg) from a SW drawing and Solidworks has crashed every time (SW 2006, SP 3.4). I've even tried using other work stations hoping it was local to my computer but no luck. Anyone else experiencing this issue?


Killswitch

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Have you tried other drawings?
Does this only happen only with this drawing?

If it's all drawings try updating to SP4.1 to see if that cures the problem.

If not try faq559-507 Alternative to try before reinstalling


Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091

 

[killswitch]

It seems to be related to file size. The drawing is a plan view of a large machine and I was attempting to create the dxf at 1:1. Once I reduced the scale to 1:12, the dxf file was created (after a considerable amount of time).

Thanks for the response.

Killswitch

 

[StefanHamminga]

I noticed the same thing, SW consumes huge amounts of memory to do the conversion process. You could try again with the 3GB switch or under WinXP x64. Also hiding tangent edges will help.


Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer/AI student

 

[sg20]

Also Try saveas dxf/ go to option/ pick R12.

 

[SBaugh]

If you are opening and saving hte file across the network, try it locally.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[killswitch]

Good points, thanks all. I usually work locally but this project is on the network.

Thanks,
Killswitch

 

[StefanHamminga]

that one is pretty easy to diagnose: start the task manager before you try again and keep an eye out for the network load, if it is constantly above 85% (depending on the quality of your network adapters & switch) your network is holding you back.

Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer/AI student