topic Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB in Modeling

Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:15:45 GMT

Has anyone experienced this issue? I started my first v25 project from my own (rather clean and well maintained template - no missing / duplicate library parts, nothing embedded, no migrated libraries etc).

I spend couple of hours on the job, tracing an exploded PDF (no more than 500 elements, all lines, fills deleted etc).

I have drawn only walls, filled out project info, activated / positioned my survey point, story height and defined my sea level. When I went to save it took couple of minutes and I didn't notice until after that the file was syncing to my google drive at 5GB size.

I tried trimming all of the exploded PDF linework from the worksheet but that did not help. There are no unexpected libraries suddenly embeded. I want to do more troubleshooting but I have done so little to the file I cannot think what it could be.

I got around the issue by starting a new file and setting everything up once again. Copied all my walls and even copied the exploded PDF to a worksheet. Basically replicated the file and it saved at 20mb. See attached screenshot (right hand side is the new file, left hand is the original).

I am curious if this has happened to anyone as I cant afford to get too far into the project just to have it happen again.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:37:28 GMT

It's happened again but this time it's jumped from 20MB to 2GB. I only added some windows. Nothing else!
Sorry to keep this thread going but I hope to get answers from the users and I will be adding this post link to Graphisoft / Central Innovations with my e-ticket.

I will post here if I get a solution.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Barry Kelly — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:13:53 GMT

This is a bit scary but luckily I have not come across it yet.
Just in the process of sorting my template and so far everything is much the same as it was.

Have you checked hotlinks? - just a hunch.
I was also thinking new attributes, but there would have to be millions to make a file this size.

Barry.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:28:05 GMT

Scary indeed. I expect a few bugs when getting onto the new version this early on but this makes my project unworkable. I saved back to v24 and so far no sign of the same issue.

No hotlinks / xrefs etc. Even all my linked libraries do not add up to the total of 5GB so I don't think it's embedding them.

I tried opening with the OPEN AND FIX option and no good.

Saving back to v24 from the 5GB file still results in a 5GB file. However saving back from 20MB version resulted in 20MB v24 file (as expected) and no issues so far ... fingers crossed.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Minh Nguyen — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:36:10 GMT

Hello,

Thank you very much for your report and I am very sorry about the issue!

We already had a similar report from another area, so this is definitely not language version-related. As of now, we are not sure what caused it yet, or if there is a special way to reproduce the issue. As soon as we have the result, I will share it with you here!

Best regards,
Minh

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:48:57 GMT

Thanks Minh. I hope to hear from you with an update soon. I have logged a ticket with CI and Andrew is in charge of my ticket. He also has my oversized PLN and the 20MB version before it became huge. Not sure if it would be of any help to you.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Barry Kelly — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:25:41 GMT

Seems it has happened to someone else with version 25.

https://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=72193#p331068

Barry.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:53:47 GMT

Thank Barry. Interesting because the thread dates back to March 2021 which would suggest it started on v24.
I messaged both CI and GS pointing them to the other user's thread.

So far I've seen no progress despite following up multiple times. All I get is we're still looking at it:?

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Barry Kelly — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:50:44 GMT

The original file in that other post was a mere 600MB, which is easy to do with an embedded library.
But you guys are getting files of multiple GBs with seemingly nothing in them.
I tried looking at the file RandyC linked to.
I got it open but as soon as I tried to save it took a very long time and eventually locked up my machine - had to force a restart.

Barry.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:58:24 GMT

Based on my correspondence, it looks like GS figured out the issue and are able to fix the files on case to case basis. May be worth getting in touch with your reseller if this happens to you. Meanwhile I am starting another project in v25 and keeping my fingers crossed

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

RandyC — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 03:05:30 GMT

It would be nice to know what is causing this bloating, did GS explain ?
my Reseller has not replied so I am waiting for an explanation here.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 03:32:56 GMT

No reason as to why it's happening ... I did ask but am waiting on reply.
I've been advised the FIX is scheduled for UPDATE #2.

Also the FIXED file I received back was saved in an unreleased version / build of Archicad so I could not open it with the most up to date AC25. I'm following that up as well

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Minh Nguyen — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:15:43 GMT

Dear All,

Thank you very much for participating in this thread and sharing your experience!

The issue is likely caused by unnecessary Image3DSettings stored numerous times. Unfortunately, there is no concrete answer on what exactly happened in AC25 yet, or how the user can remove it manually. What still missing is a method to reproduce the issue from scratch. So far, we only know that after working for a while, the file size increases. If you happen to find a step-by-step reproduction, it would be extremely helpful for us to figure out what causes this issue!

The defect is recorded as DEF-6049. Hopefully, we will be able to fix it for Update 2 of Archicad 25.
For now, if you have a file that increases dramatically in size, please forward it to your local support/reseller, as it can only be fixed by our developers. @jakubc7, I hoped you have received the file with correct version by now!

Once again, I truly apologize for the inconvenience! Rest assured that this will receive our highest attention!
Thank you for your understanding!

Best regards,
Minh

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

RandyC — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:13:06 GMT

Thanks for your input mnguyen - I restored an older "smaller" template file
and was able to copy paste a couple of files back . However it is happening again
--- very frustrating --- I have files going back to Mid July that were bloated that all need re-doing.

Note /
Today I was in cross section window /copied a floor slab - then changed to a ceiling using favorites
(still in cross section window)
this caused a large delay - then a large file - hopefully this helps - let me know if you can reproduce

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Minh Nguyen — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:34:15 GMT

Dear All,

I would like to inform you some good news: the development has found the cause of the issue, thus, a fix will come in the first update for Archicad 25!
Thank you all for your big help during our investigation!

Best regards,
Minh

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

RandyC — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:19:36 GMT

well that is good news , but can you give me a hint to help me fix the 15 files that have been affected on my system.? Or somthing I should avoid doing to keep my files smaller ?

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Minh Nguyen — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:24:46 GMT

Hi Randy,

Unfortunately, we don't really have a recommendation of what should avoid. A developer found the root cause of the issue by changing the Trace & Reference on/off, but other workflows may also result in file size increase.

As of now, the only way to repair the files is to send them to our development. I hope that Update 1 will be finished soon so that we will have a tool to fix the issue available to everyone.

Thank you very much for your understanding!
Best regards,
Minh

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:53:58 GMT

For anyone else waiting for this fix, BUILD 3011 seems to address it!

Starting new v25 project now with a bit more peace of mind 🙂

DEF-6049 FILE/SAVE: Unused view settings caused large file size increase.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

Barry Kelly — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:17:02 GMT

@jakubc7 wrote:

For anyone else waiting for this fix, BUILD 3011 seems to address it!

Starting new v25 project now with a bit more peace of mind 🙂

DEF-6049 FILE/SAVE: Unused view settings caused large file size increase.

Let's hope that is it.

Interesting, the update is available on the Graphisoft website (https://graphisoft.com/resources-and-support/downloads?localization=AUS&type=AC&version=25), but not when i check for updates through Archicad itself.

Barry.

Re: Archicad 25 PLN file size jumped from 20MB to 5GB

jakubc7 — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:19:42 GMT

Yes, I tend to do a manual check as I've seen many updates available prior to actual release ... although they were always labelled as Early Release or something along those lines but not this time.