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  SolidWorks Keeps Crashing with Scan Data – Here’s Why If you’ve tried to open or work with point cloud data in SolidWorks and experienced crashes, lag, or freezing, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common problems engineers face when working with 3D laser scan data. The issue isn’t just software performance — it’s usually a mismatch between how scan data is structured and how SolidWorks is designed to operate. Why SolidWorks Struggles with Scan Data SolidWorks is built for parametric CAD modelling , not for handling massive datasets made up of millions (or billions) of points. A point cloud is fundamentally different from a CAD model: Point clouds = raw measurement data SolidWorks models = structured geometry When you try to force one into the other without preparation, problems start. Common Reasons SolidWorks Crashes 1. File Size Is Too Large Point cloud files (RCP, E57, LAS) can easily range from: 2 GB 10 GB 50 GB+ Trying to load this directly into SolidWorks can over...

  How to Model Existing Plant Equipment Without Drawings In many industrial and mining environments, one of the most common challenges is this: 👉 There are no reliable drawings. Equipment may have been installed years ago, modified multiple times, or sourced from suppliers where documentation is no longer available. Yet the need remains: Modify it Replace it Upgrade it Or integrate it into a new design So how do you accurately model existing plant equipment without drawings? The Reality of Brownfield Sites Most existing plants are not “as-designed” — they are as-built over time . That means: Dimensions don’t match original drawings Equipment has been moved or modified Supports and connections have changed Pipework has been rerouted Access platforms have been added Trying to model from assumptions in this environment leads to: ❌ Fit-up issues ❌ Rework ❌ Delays ❌ Increased cost The Old Way (And Why It Fails) Traditionally, engineers would: Measure manually Sketch key dimensions Esti...