Reduce the size of libraries such as the part library or drawing library
It is worth compacting libraries that have grown very large as this improves performance and keeps the file size to a minimum.
Always take a back-up copy of any library before compacting.
Only compact one library at a time
(To make a back-up copy in File Management select the library then choose the COPY button and enter a location and name for the copy, for example, c:\V12\DATA\LIBRARIES\mpartv11-BackUP)
On a network make sure that no-one else is using the library
Check that free disk space is greater than the current library size
To compact a library, at the File Management screen:-
● Select Libraries file type in the left pane
● Select Library (e.g. Board library)
● Select: File - Compact
or
Select the Toolbar option
The program prompts:-
● OK to confirm
Other options
Cancel - abandon compact
Notes
- If there is an error during the compact process usually the library is unchanged and can still be used (but it is best to always take a back-up copy before attempting the Compact process).
- Compact is also available from a pop-up menu (right click with mouse)
