Features and Operations > Data and Information

Delete Unused Information will only remove unused or duplicate points and mesh, which are not necessary for the analysis of this model. Points and 3DCS mesh, which is used in moves, measures, tolerances and related lists will be kept. This function is useful when a large model has to be analyzed. Cleaning unused entities will considerably lessen the overall model size and may improve time taken to simulate a model.

Procedure:

1.Click on 3DCS Data Delete Unused Information or under Update Model.

2.This will bring up the dialog box giving options for Deleting Unused Data. Click the appropriate option.

3.Click Exit to quit the function.

Procedure

1.Go to the Geometry tab,

2.Expand the Delete menu

3.Select Delete Unused Information.

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Commands:

•Delete All Unused Geometry (Washing): This option is intended to clean an entire model, removing any unused points and mesh.

•Delete Unused Points and Features: This option will remove any points and mesh that are not associated with any Moves, Tolerances or Measures.

•Delete Duplicate CAD Entities: This option will remove any entity with the same name that is not associated to any Move, Tolerance or Measure.