File size vs save time

[mikenaturalice]

So I have a question about saving a large'ish file (14,184kb). I get about a 15-20 second difference between saving the file in question with all levels visible, and with only a few solids (etc) visible. Seems that would be graphics card related, but my question is why? Maybe has to do with generating a file preview or something? I have not done any investigation into the possibility of maybe it is just one particular level causing a problem, but my question would be the same - I am saving the file information, so how is that related to what is visible on screen?

I am wondering if maybe it would help when working on large files to have all but what level you are working with when programming? I will definitely try it next time an issue comes up, but if someone has the answer please educate me.

 

thanks, Mike

[Thee Rickster ™]

If you are saving to a network, thats your problem.

If you save to your desktop, what system specs are you running?

 

 

I am working on a file that is 675meg and growing, 20 different solid.

bunch of STL stock models, it takes a minute to save on our upgraded fast network

At home on my desktop about 10 seconds

[Goldorak]

Get a local SSD to directly install mastercam and save your file, then back it up on your server once a day 

it will pay for itself in a few months and your mastercam will be a lot faster 

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

For some reason files do save much more quickly if you turn shading off.

[SlaveCam]

For some reason files do save much more quickly if you turn shading off.

 

I think Mastercam re-tessellates the geometric shapes after saving. When saving while wireframed, it is faster, but turning back to shaded there is a slight delay. And vice versa.

Do you notice the same?

[mikenaturalice]

For some reason files do save much more quickly if you turn shading off.

Mine does save faster with all levels on but shading off. Not as fast as if I only have one level turned on however. Sorry should have mentioned system specs before.

Using X9, Nvidia Quadro K2000, quad core I7-4770 @3.4GHz, 32GB ram, Windows 7 professional. I got this pc a couple years ago, maybe it is time for an upgrade? I think I have an ssd, but not sure. The hard drive is only 238gb so i think it is an ssd, is there a way to check? Saving and working on my desktop.

[Goldorak]

to check if it's an SSD , right click on C: > Properties > material   you will se the model number then ask google 

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I'd consider a newer vid card and adding a second SSD, but other than that you should be good for a while.