Minimize file size with tree graphics

[Ned Daugherty]

Hi All,

What's the best way to minimize file size when using photorealistic 3D tree graphics for both 2D & 3D renderings? If I place 3D trees directly in the drawing, the file size is huge, even if using them as symbols. But, if I use a photo prop, in plan view it only shows a "+" mark, and not the plan view of the tree. 

Thanks!

[Jeff Prince]

Highly detailed 3D trees will kill your file size every time, use sparingly and always as symbols.

 

You can make a decent symbol from image props.  Do one photo for the elevation, one photo for the plan, and put them on separate classes.  The, turn the collection into a symbol.  This will give you the ability to turn off the unneeded view as required and within viewports 🙂

 

[Cadplan Architecture]

I was advised the following to help reduce file size, not sure if it will help you or not though-

 

"In order to try to reduce the file size you can disable the Save viewport cache, Save VGM graphics cache and Save site model cache on File > Document Settings > Document Preferences."