Reducing File Sizes

24 Aug, 2018 07:12 PM

Hey everyone! Just wanted to get your input on how you save space for large files. I've been working on some projects and they've been taking longer and longer to open/save due to the large file sizes. I want to reduce the file sizes as much as possible, but still retain relevant information. For instance, I have variations of the same part, from different revision levels, as reference for what changed from before, just in case I have to backtrack and revert to the previous design change level.

What are some tips for how you save space when working on a project.

Phil Green

Aug 25, 2018

loading-time can be increase dramatically if you supress the unused parts.

I would suggest using logically ordered "level of details"

Sebastian Wysocki

Aug 27, 2018

Using LOD can also create a large file size.

Please read this article from Autodesk Knowledge Network about assemblies:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-BB405F71-C26F-4FDC-A8F3-2242DB9F50B1-htm.html

Here you can read how to work with large assemblies:

http://danmiles.blogs.com/files/ml111-1p_dan-miles-1.pdf

Clint Brown

Feb 15, 2019

LOD is a great option. Have you tried the linked Level of detail option? Check ti out here: https://www.cadlinecommunity.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/207252699-Autodesk-Inventor-2016-Quick-Tip-Linked-Level-of-Detail

Another consideration is that all of your mates and joints are probably slowing you down, I wrote some iLogic code that will delete all mates and joints, and then ground the components in your model, the code is available here:

https://clintbrown.co.uk/2018/10/01/ilogic-delete-all-mates-joints-ground/

engineer

Feb 26, 2019

Also watch out for third party files that are in surface form.

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Reducing File Sizes