SVF Project Files
Break up model data by proximity (location) and create smaller VUE files to improve streaming. Also, each separate visual entity should be a separate graphic object in the authoring environment.
Determine Packet Sizes for Publishing
Streaming data is sent in packets of data. The number of packets of data sent increases with smaller packet sizes and decreases with larger packet sizes. When streaming the whole model, larger packet sizes are desirable because fewer packets are sent, which reduces the total streaming time. When streaming just a subset of the model, smaller packet sizes are desirable because less of the model is sent in each packet and you may see your requested data faster, if it fits within the smaller packets.
For PDS publishing of streaming VUE file data over a slower connection, this packet size range can be reduced. To improve total throughput on faster LAN connections, then the recommended packet sizes are 510000 and 512000. You can experiment with different packet sizes on your network to determine the best results for your purposes.
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When publishing using the PDS Loader, use Smart Review to set up your project view settings before publishing the project.
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Undo any Smart Review project display set moves before publishing the PDS data to prevent locate problems with the published data.
Cache Streaming Data
By default, Smart Review automatically caches streaming data to improve performance. For example, the caching allows SmartPlant Foundation View in Smart Review and View Item in Smart Review commands to retain the model on the SmartPlant Foundation client and use the local cached model when the same model is displayed again. To change the cache location or stop caching, refer to the "Change User Preferences 3D Viewing" topics in the SmartPlant Foundation Desktop Client Help.