Steps to Delete Blocks in Draftsight
Deleting blocks in Draftsight can help maintain a clean and organized drawing environment, especially when you have blocks that are no longer in use. Here’s a detailed guide on how to effectively delete blocks.
Step 1: Access the Application Button
Begin by navigating to the top-left corner of your Draftsight interface. Click on the Application button. This button provides access to various utilities available in Draftsight.
Step 2: Open the Drawing Utilities Menu
From the dropdown menu that appears after clicking the Application button, select Drawing Utilities. This option is crucial as it leads you to the tools necessary for managing your blocks.
Step 3: Initiate the Purge Command
In the Drawing Utilities menu, locate and click on the Purge option. This command is specifically designed to remove unused or unnecessary elements, including blocks from your drawing.
Step 4: Choose Purgeable Items
If prompted, make sure to click on Purgeable Items. This action allows you to view a list of blocks and other items that can be safely purged from your drawing. It’s important to review this list carefully to ensure that you do not accidentally delete blocks that are still in use.
Step 5: Select the Blocks to Remove
Next, you’ll see a tree structure displaying the blocks in your drawing. You can expand this view by double-clicking on the Blocks section. Here, select individual blocks that you wish to delete by checking the boxes next to their names.
Step 6: Confirm the Deletion
After selecting the blocks, Draftsight will prompt you to confirm the deletion of each selected item. Carefully review the items you’ve chosen to delete and confirm the action for each of them as required.
Step 7: Execute the Purge Command
Once you have confirmed your selections, click on Purge Checked Items. This command will execute the purging process and remove the selected blocks from your drawing.
Step 8: Close the Purge Utility
After the purge is complete, you can click Close. This will exit the Purge utility and return you to your drawing workspace, now free of the unnecessary blocks you no longer need.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I undo the deletion of blocks in Draftsight?
Yes, if you accidentally delete a block that you still need, you can use the Undo command (CTRL + Z) to revert the last action.
2. How do I check if blocks are still in use before deleting?
You can use the List command to select a block and determine its references in the drawing. This will help ensure you do not delete blocks that are still necessary.
3. Is there a way to bulk delete blocks without using the purge command?
While the Purge command is the most efficient method, you can also manually select and delete blocks using the Erase command from the Modify panel if you need immediate control over what gets removed.
