Microstation How to Delete Points?

Deleting Points in MicroStation: A Step-by-Step Guide

MicroStation offers various methods to manage points within your design files, including the ability to delete unwanted ones. Below is a comprehensive guide to deleting points effectively in MicroStation, ensuring you maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Understanding Points in MicroStation

Points in MicroStation can include a variety of entities, such as Cogo points or other graphical elements. Knowing how to efficiently delete them can prevent clutter and improve your project’s overall quality. Follow these steps to delete points successfully.

Step 1: Access the Point Management Tool

1. Open your MicroStation project and navigate to the main toolbar.
2. Look for the "Geometry" or "Cogo Points" section. You may need to enable the Geometric tools if they’re hidden.
3. Select the "Edit Multiple" option. This tool allows you to manage multiple points simultaneously.

Step 2: Select the Points to Delete

1. Use the filter feature in the "Edit Multiple" dialog to narrow down your point selection based on specific criteria such as type, style, or location.
2. Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on the points you wish to delete. This enables you to select multiple points without having to reselect if you make a mistake.
3. If you’ve selected a point by accident, simply click on it again while holding the Ctrl key to deselect it.

Step 3: Delete the Selected Points

1. Once you have all desired points selected, locate the "Delete" option within the Edit Multiple dialog.
2. Confirm the operation when prompted. Depending on your settings, this may include a warning message to ensure you are aware of the deletion.
3. After confirming, the points will be removed from your workspace.

Step 4: Verify the Deletion

1. Pan around your design to ensure the selected points have been successfully removed.
2. You can use the "Undo" function (typically Ctrl + Z) if you accidentally delete the wrong points.

Additional Deletion Techniques

A. Deleting Points Individually

1. Select the “Delete Element” tool from the main toolbar or shortcut.
2. Click on the specific point you want deleted. Confirm the action when prompted.

B. Using the Key-in Command

1. Open the Key-in window by pressing Ctrl + K or selecting it from the toolbox.
2. Type in the command DELETE POINT followed by selecting the relevant points on the screen.

C. Cleaning Up Unused Points

1. Navigate to the Utilities menu and select “Data Cleanup.”
2. In the Cleanup dialog, look for options related to geometry cleanup, including point removal.
3. Set your parameters and execute the cleanup to remove any leftovers from the project.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I recover deleted points in MicroStation?
Once points are deleted, they cannot be recovered unless you immediately use the "Undo" command. Regularly save backups of your project files to avoid permanent loss.

2. Is there a way to delete points based on specific attributes?
Yes, through the filter options in the "Edit Multiple" dialog, you can select points based on attributes, making it easier to manage deletions based on criteria like style or layer.

3. Does deleting points affect other design elements?
Generally, deleting points should not affect other design elements unless they are directly linked (e.g., a point being part of a complex shape). Always check the connections before deleting to ensure no unintended changes occur.