Reduce file size for .Vct

DNGUYEN1 · 2010-02-12 16:22:48

Hello all,
When I save Cut_Stock_STL for next set up the file size is so huge for the big part, I there a way to reduce the cut stock size?

Thanks
DNguyen

stpendl · 2010-02-12 17:59:26

Yes, do not select Save with Features.
This will create a dump solid, without machining information.

DNGUYEN1 · 2010-02-12 19:09:55

Stefan,
Would you please show me how you save with out the feature.

Thanks
Dnguyen

SergeV · 2010-02-12 22:14:51

in the Save Cut Stock ... window, just above the Save button

DNGUYEN1 · 2010-02-13 19:27:11

Thank you Serge

vhubbard · 2010-02-15 15:09:20

The Cutting Tolerance has a big effect on th .vct file size also. When making the .vct for stock in followup sessions, you may not need a tight cutting tolerance. .06" or 1.5mm or larger could be used if it fits your needs. In Vericut 7.0 this setting is in File, Properties then select the Tolerance tab.

vhubbard · 2010-02-15 15:30:45

More, examples.
On a large part we have. .01", .025mm Cutting Tolerance. .vct saved with features, 21.3meg file, without features 19.4 meg.
.06", 1.5mm cutting tolerance, .vct with saved features 2.7 meg, without saved feature .9meg.
Loading time for the .vct is also significantly faster with the smaller file sizes.
Use the largest cutting tolerance you can that still fits your needs.

DNGUYEN1 · 2010-02-19 14:35:51

Thank you Vhubard, I don't know why when I brought the Cut stock into my Set up, I was having a hard time to create the Axis
from Instruct_Circle when I pick the _Cylinder/cone face_ the axis is was not line up the center line of hole. is this the Tolerrance isue?

thanks

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#1 2010-02-12 16:22:48

Reduce file size for .Vct

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#3 2010-02-12 19:09:55

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