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File size DWG-PLN conversions

Anonymous
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I am having trouble with the large files generated when I convert into
Autocad from Archicad and vice versa. Sometimes the difference factor will be 10X. Is there a simple way to cut down size without losing the drawing essence?
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__archiben
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Tony wrote:
Is there a simple way to cut down size without losing the drawing essence?
turn off your fill display . . . does that help?

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Anonymous
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Thanks Ben- that makes big difference
Laszlo Nagy
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Another one is: make sure your line weights are set to Hairline.
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