Simplified Part from Complex Assy 1

[VELCROW]

I have a complex assembly for a circuit board that takes up too much RAM. All I need is an approximate blob to put in the next level. I believe Pro/E has a shrink-wrap function that would do just that, with a slider to trade off size and quality. Is there anything like that in SolidWorks? I looked at envelopes, but as far as I can tell you need to create all the geometry manually. I also tried just saving the assembly as a part, but with all the surface complexity, the size was not much smaller.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Eltron]

Have you tried opening it with Quick View enabled?

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

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[VELCROW]

If I understand correctly, Quick View lets you easily suppress components at startup. I could do that, but it seems like it is just addressing the symptom every time, instead of fixing the problem. Not to mention that I wouldn't be able to see interferences, or make drawings etc. I really don't need the detail in the board at all, it is just a result of the board design software.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Take a look at SpeedPak

http://help.solidworks.com/2011/Eng.../SolidWorks/Core/Assemblies/c_SpeedPak_OH.htm

See also

http://help.solidworks.com/2011/Eng...orks/assem_1/simplifying_large_assemblies.htm

You could also Save as to a part.

 

[VELCROW]

Thanks CBL, the SpeedPak fits the bill. It's still a big file on hard disk, but that's ok.

 

[StrykerTECH]

If you are importing the file, like an EMN file then I would suggest checking out the options for import you can do a simplified import then blow away all the little resistor solid bodies and that will cut down file size and make it much more useable.

StrykerTECH Engineering Staff
Milwaukee, WI

http://www.stryker-tech.com/