JPEG files are being created every time you save a Scene, how to disable that?
If you have recently upgraded to the latest version of IronCAD Mechanical, you might have noticed JPEG (.jpg) files being saved whenever you save your IronCAD .ics Scene file. To disable this, close IronCAD, go to Start, Programs, IronCAD Mechanical, IPROSettings, Utils tab and turn off the toggle labeled "On Save Create Image Preview File".
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