Unexplained file size increase

[Anonymous]

hi.
when I try to save an DWG file on my PC, I get the following error: "Unexplained file size increase.Retry?"

I click Retry. Tha same error.

anyone have had similar issue?

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

[imadHabash]

Hi and Welcome to AutoCAD Forum,

i suggest to do the follow and see if any differences happened :

• Type -PURGE ==> "R" for Regapps (registered applications), then Enter.
• "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then Enter.
• Type PURGE at the command line. With all checkboxes checked on, click Purge All.
• Audit and fix any errors:
  • Type AUDIT at the command line.
  • "Y" for Yes to fix any errors, then Enter.

Now save your drawing and see if it's fixed. if NOT and from blank new drawing type RECOVER your CAD file.

Note : if all of previous steps didn't work please try to follow this LINK for more help.

Good Luck..

[Anonymous]

hi @Anonymous

i think you have to compress your file to save it.

By using commands like AUDIT,PURGE,DXF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEHTzOZuXmM

this link will help you to compress your file.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Many thanks for the help. I shall try

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

do you use AutoCAD or SolidWorks? Because imho that message is only known for Solidworks.

Can you create a screenshot from that message please and show that to us?

- alfred -

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

m0andino,

In AutoCAD there is a tick box in the purge dialogue to purge orphaned data, make sure this is ticked on.

Take a look at this link to see if it may be related: http://www.dwg.repair/