tahoebrian5 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm not even done with the as-builts and my file size is over 20 megs. It's not an overly large house.. Just a typical 3 bedroom two story with a garage. Any common pitfalls you guys know of to avoid this? I know, I know... Post the plan! I will when I get to the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlackore Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I don't consider 20mb out of control. I have files for large projects that are in excess of 120mb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geyatautsilvsgi Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yeah, I've had some pretty big files too. I use zip file, drop box and/or a removable memory stick to move them around or take to sites or clients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 One thing I have noticed when doing a save entire plan file was all the materials that I haven't put in the plan. I imagine they came in with the template plan. How do I get rid of them if that is the case? I can research this over the weekend if it is something obvious that I should have looked up:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoebrian5 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Sherry makes a good point, is there a way to export just what is actually used in the file into a new stripped down file for the purpose of emailing or attaching to a post in this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Sherry makes a good point, is there a way to export just what is actually used in the file into a new stripped down file for the purpose of emailing or attaching to a post in this forum? open your PLAN MATERIALS DBX and then PURGE, all unused materials will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thank you Scott. I will do that to my main template plan and then resave. Some files I have sent in to Chief have had a huge amount of unused materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javatom Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Another way to shrink file size is ditch the whole BIM thing. An example would be the foundation to sill plate anchor bolts. You don't really need to place a bolt every place one would go. Make a cad detail that the concrete sub will understand. There are many examples of this. Lose all the furniture you may have placed on the plan (the framers don't care where you are putting your couch). By themselves, none of these are big, but they all add up. A good rule to go my is that most 2d elements take less file size than a 3d element (so delete that toaster that may be sitting on the counter top). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geyatautsilvsgi Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Toasters, toilet paper rolls, trash can etc. Yep, that is what I do when I am ready to finalize the plan. Sure, I'll show lots of furnishing etc. for renderings sake and to give the client an idea of how it will look. However, when I finalize the plan, all that stuff gets trashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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