How do I compress a Solidworks file?

How do I reduce the size of a STL File in SOLIDWORKS?

The command can be found in the Insert menu > Net > Reduce mesh object. Then select the file and choose the reduction as a percentage or by entering the target number of triangles. You can also reduce the triangles locally using the facets painter.

How do I save a SOLIDWORKS File as a zip File?

Saving Files as Zip Files

1. Click File > Save As.
2. Set Save as type to eDrawings Zip Files (*. zip).
3. Select from the export options.
4. Type the File name, then click Save.

How do I reduce the size of a model in SOLIDWORKS?

Scaling a Part

1. In a part document, click Scale (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Scale .
2. Set options in the PropertyManager.
3. Click. The geometry of the model increases or decreases in size according to the scaling factors and other options you set. The Scale feature scales only the geometry of the model.

How do I send large files in SOLIDWORKS?

You can share files from SOLIDWORKS Manage with anyone, even if they do not have SOLIDWORKS Manage installed. To share a file, right-click and select Share. You can then edit settings for each shared file from the File Sharing tab in both the desktop and the Plenary web client interface.

How do I compress a part in SolidWorks?

Highly Compressed Graphics Files

1. With a SOLIDWORKS part or assembly document open, click File > Save As.
2. In the dialog box, set Save as type to HCG (*. hcg).
3. Type the file name in the File name box, and click Save.

How do I reduce the size of a STL file?

Choose the ‘Select’ tool from the menu on the right, then double-click on your model (this will select your entire mesh). Then click on the ‘Edit…’ option and select ‘Reduce’.

What is Pack N Go?

Gathers all related files for a model design (parts, assemblies, drawings, references, design tables, Design Binder content, decals, appearances, and scenes, and SOLIDWORKS Simulation results) into a folder or zip file.

How do I save as pack and go?

In the Pack and Go dialog box, choose to save to a folder or zip file.

1. If a specified folder does not exist, it creates the folder.
2. If you choose to email a zip file, an email message with the zip file attached opens for you to address and send.

How do I compress a step file?

Reduce Step file size?

1. encase the cad model in a simple cube. After transferring, delete the cube.
2. Zip, rar, or otherwise compress the file.
3. Span the file across multiple smaller files (zip and rar support spanning)
4. Create a 2D drawing and send it as a small PDF file.

How big is the average SolidWorks file?

The main assembly which they are from is 12mb in size. The average size of the assembly drawings is 10mb.

Can you email SOLIDWORKS files?

But you can send files by email directly from SOLIDWORKS. When are you open?: Hello, assembly or drawing in the menu File just choose send to… For parts, the e-mail program opens immediately with the attachment added.

How do I email a SOLIDWORKS file?

Send Mail

1. Click File > Send To. Your electronic mail application responds with its usual dialog box.
2. Type your mail password, the mailing address, and any other information required by your mail application.

What is pack and go in SOLIDWORKS?

Gathers all related files for a model design (parts, assemblies, drawings, references, design tables, Design Binder content, decals, appearances, and scenes, and SOLIDWORKS Simulation results) into a folder or zip file. In SOLIDWORKS, click File > Pack and Go.