# How to pass models between data scientists and nodes (hospitals)?

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**Category:** Analyst Support
**Created:** [16 September 2021 07:09 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/how-to-pass-models-between-data-scientists-and-nodes-hospitals/440 "2021-09-16T07:09:07Z")
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### Author: ![HankCao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b782af/32.png) [@HankCao](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/HankCao)
#### Post date: [20 September 2021 10:09 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/how-to-pass-models-between-data-scientists-and-nodes-hospitals/440/10 "2021-09-20T10:09:25Z")

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Hi Yannick,

I imagine if the file was a compressed file, then it would be helpful because it will reduce the required memory. Or more directly it would be great if DataSHIELD could provide a function to compress (lossy or losses) parameters before sending.

Regards, Hank

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