Purging Unused Objects

The Purge Unused Objects command permanently removes specified unused object types from the drawing and reduces the file size.

To purge unused objects:

1.	Select Tools > Purge Unused Objects.

The Purge Unused Objects dialog box opens.

2.	Select the unused items to remove from the drawing file.

 

Element	Description
Classes	Permanently deletes any classes that are not used
Gradients	Permanently deletes any gradients that are not used
Hatches	Permanently deletes any hatches that are not used
Images	Permanently deletes any images that are not used
Layers	Permanently deletes any layers that do not contain any objects
Record Formats	Permanently deletes any record formats that are not used
RenderWorks Backgrounds (RenderWorks required)	Permanently deletes any backgrounds that are not used
Sketch Styles (Design Series required)	Permanently deletes any sketch styles that are not used
Symbols	Permanently deletes any symbols that are not used
Textures (RenderWorks required)	Permanently deletes any textures that are not used
Wall Styles (VectorWorks Architect required)	Permanently deletes any wall styles that are not used
All	Selects all object types listed in the Purge Unused Objects dialog box
None	Clears all previously selected object types in the Purge Unused Objects dialog box

3.

Click OK.

A confirmation dialog box opens.

4.	Click OK to confirm the purge.

The purge command cannot be undone.