When an assembly has more than 5,000 parts, you need to package it into a .zip, .7z, .tar, .tar.gz, or .gz file. This creates a faster import experience. You can also use this packaging method for smaller assemblies or parts, but it’s not required.
Zip an assembly
- If you haven’t already, prepare your assembly for import.
- Open the folder that contains your assembly and its references.
- Select all of the content inside that folder, and package it using your preferred compression method.
Example: On Windows, select all of the contents inside the folder, right-click the top-level assembly, and then choose Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder.
- Important: Ensure that the new zipped filename matches the top-level assembly filename.
Example: If your assembly file is named SuperCar.asm (or SuperCar.CATProduct), you must zip all of the parts along with the top-level assembly file into a zipped file named SuperCar.zip.
- You can now import the .zip file into Vertex using the Import → File option.
Zip a part
- Select the part file and package it using your preferred compression method.
Example: On Windows, select the part, right-click, and then choose Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder.
- Important: Ensure that the new zipped filename matches the original part's filename.
Example: If your part is named Bike.step (or Bike.rvt), the zipped file should be named Bike.zip.
- You can now import the .zip file into Vertex using the Import → File option.