>Sometimes, after working on a VCX, the actual file magnifies in size.
>To shrink it back, I usually continue with some editing, and that solves it.
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>Is there a way to shrink an overblown VCX in a more "controled" manner?

One easy way is to open it in the Class Browser and use the Cleanup button, it will do a pack on all VCXs in the class browser.