# Set "Save results in .pmx files" to No to improve saving times

**URL:** <https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/set-save-results-in-pmx-files-to-no-to-improve-saving-times/3762>\
**Category:** Tips & Tricks\
**Created:** [October 21, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/set-save-results-in-pmx-files-to-no-to-improve-saving-times/3762 "2026-10-21T10:56:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![abelvelascovilanova](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/prepomax.discourse.group/abelvelascovilanova/32/9244_2.png) [@abelvelascovilanova](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/abelvelascovilanova)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/set-save-results-in-pmx-files-to-no-to-improve-saving-times/3762/1 "2026-10-21T10:56:22Z")

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I noticed that every time I saved my project it took a very long time. It seems obvious in retrospect, I was writing to disk the whole file every time. I have separated the .frd file on the settings and now it’s much faster. Hopefully this helps someone looking for a faster save time on Prepomax.

Thanks for the new update too, the automatic meshing with the Mesh Types color annotation is very helpful for a novice user.

Best,

Abel

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**Author:** ![FEAnalyst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/prepomax.discourse.group/feanalyst/32/688_2.png) [@FEAnalyst](https://prepomax.discourse.group/u/FEAnalyst)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/set-save-results-in-pmx-files-to-no-to-improve-saving-times/3762/2 "2026-10-21T11:06:13Z")

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It’s also crucial to use File → Close All Results before saving the file and sharing it on the forum.