AUTOCAD FILE SIZE TOO LARGE

[tabby1]

Hi,
how can I save a autocad file version 2004 to a normal file size. Right now, when I save the file it grow up to a huge size, like from 100 KB to 5 MB. How can I remediate to that problem ?

 

[ctopher]

Try purging unwanted blocks and layers, then do a save-as to a different place. Check and see if there is a difference.

Chris
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[chicopee]

convert the whole drawing as a wblock drawing. Naturally you will need a new file name. When I do this procedure, I'll insert the letters wb in front of the original file name to distinguish between the two drawings.

 

[IFRs]

If you have 3D objects there may not be much of a size reduction possible...

 

[Exxit]

Layer filter?

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=8203173&linkID=9240617

Lothar

ADT 2004