IRONCAD Performance Becomes Slow due to other Imported Data
When importing intermediate files(other file extension) into IRONCAD, performance may deteriorate.
The main factors are listed below:
- The intermediate file has a large data size or contains many parts (Reference: more than 500 parts)
- The imported data includes corrupted parts
- A large number of surfaces are present
- The data contains many curved surfaces
Solutions:
1.Large Data Size or High Number of Parts in the Intermediate File (Reference: more than 500 parts):
To prevent performance degradation, limit the data to only what is necessary beforehand, or after import, replace it with simplified models using items from IRONCAD’s Shape Catalog.
To prevent performance degradation, limit the data to only what is necessary beforehand, or after import, replace it with simplified models using items from IRONCAD’s Shape Catalog.
2. Corrupted Parts in the Imported Data:
You can identify corrupted parts by running the [√a Statistics] tool:
Go to the [Tools] tab → [Group] → [√a Statistics] and apply it to the entire dataset.
To run the [√a Statistics] command during import, configure it in the [Import Options].
Refer to the following user guide section: Check [Run Statistics after import].
3. Large Number of Surfaces:
[1] After changing the setting under 3D [Options] → [Parts] → [[Default kernel type for new parts], try re-importing. If the original data is solid, it may be imported as a solid.
[2] If the data can only be imported as surfaces, reducing the value of [Surface Smoothness] after import can reduce the data size and help prevent performance degradation.
The higher the value of [Surface Smoothness] setting, the slower the processing speed.
You can change it in the Property Browser with the part selected.
Recommended value: between 30–65 (temporarily increasing it is acceptable)
Note: Values below 30 may result in rough curved surfaces.
4. Data Containing Many Curved Surfaces
You can prevent performance degradation using the same method as described in 3. - [2].
You can prevent performance degradation using the same method as described in 3. - [2].
Other:
Open [Import Options] of [Import] command, then check [Import as reference geometry] in the General tab before importing.
This option allows you to import a lightweight version of the model instead of its original form, but the imported model cannot be edited.
If you need to edit it, right-click the model in the Scene Browser and select [Convert to Editable Part].
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