Hello Redd & welcome!
Heinrich wrote:[snip] Does the z-height affect the file size in any way? The reason I ask is because of the file size limit in LT. I have the full version on my PC, but my boss has LT on his laptop. Sometimes he gets so far into a drawing and has to send it to me in order to continue work on it.
Sorry for the long post here, but I'm new to not only this forum, but also DataCAD itself ( going on 5 months now).
I do not think that Z-Height has any affect on file size, since if the value is zero, it is still a value that has to be stored in the database.
Ways to reduce or minimize the files size:
Always use associative hatching -- there are several ways to get this to work in
any situation!
Always use associative dimensions.
Keep the use of TTF fonts to a minimum, and use the "lightest" CHR font possible.
Use XRef's if necessary, to split up large files -- though LT can't change the XRef's (how they are shown), but it can be used with XRef's that are set up by the full version.
Don't use line weights (at least this used to matter.)
Another comment: the cost of LT can be applied to the purchase of a full version (full credit) -- and since you already have one copy of the full license, the addition license is $495 - $200 (credit) - 10% (until Aug. 31st w/ free shipping) = $265.50 . No too bad, huh?