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    Out of memory (swap device may be full) Error Message

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.05.02.70
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Solids
      Subarea:  Legacy Solids
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    An "Out of memory (swap device may be full)" error message is returned when attempting to generate a Hidden Line (HLN) (aka: Export Visible Edges) file.
    MicroStation seems to "hang" when processing the Hidden Lines.

    Solution

    Use Key-in: Edges Advance, enable "Facet All Surfaces" and "Remove
    Smooth Edges within SmartSolids <(>&<)> Facets".

    The Hidden Line system can, at times, take a long time and/or use up a
    lot of system resources. MicroStation has some tools that can be used
    to speed up the process and otherwise avoid problematic solid elements
    in a given file. Edges Advance contains some tools that are not
    available in the normal edges tools.

    With Regards to ACIS solids (in/from DWG files):
    If Solid data is ACIS solids (typically solids generated in AutoCAD).
    ACIS solids cannot be processed as cleanly as MicroStation native
    solids, also known as "ParaSolid". ACIS solids use up much more memory
    than ParaSolid solids generally do. This could cause the Virtual Memory
    to be used up quickly.

    Starting with MicroStation 2004 Edition 08.05.02.27...
    There are new tools added to the hidden line system. They can be
    accessed with the following key-in:

    Key-in: EDGES ADVANCE

    This opens a dialog similar to the Hidden Edges dialog, with following
    added settings:
    -Remove Smooth Edges within SmartSolids and Facets.
    -Expand Custom Linestyles.
    -Expand Hatch.
    -Facet All Surfaces.

    To get better and/or faster results by lowering the memory overhead,
    enable "Facet All Surfaces".
    This setting will cause MicroStation to facet the surfaces of the solids
    instead of trying to process the solids (and intersections) itself.

    To get cleaner results, that will remove the faceted edges, enable
    "Remove Smooth Edges within SmartSolids <(>&<)> Facets".

    Notes:
    -These tools are currently in Beta form so results may vary. These
    functions are fully functional in MicroStation V8 XM Edition.
    -There are extra "Tiling" options in MicroStation V8 XM Edition to
    further help avoid memory limitations.

    Other possible Solutions:
    -Increase Page file (Virtual memory).
    -Move Page file to another drive.
    -Increase Physical Memory (RAM).



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