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How to delete an imported object

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    Slartibartfast
    last edited by 25 Sept 2012, 07:10

    I have an embarrassingly noobie question here, but I can't work out how to remove an object I imported???

    I have a fairly small project I'm working on but I imported a fairly detailed '.dae' object to construct the project arount. My '.skp' files are about 50MB in size including the object. I selected the imported object and pressed delete in an attempt to remove it but when I save the file size stays the same so I can only assume the object is still stored in the 'materials database' or something. Could someone tell me where it might be hiding so I can get rid of it properly.

    Thanks.

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      Gaieus
      last edited by 25 Sept 2012, 08:04

      Hi Slarti,

      Certain "things" in SketchUp are stored inside the model even if they are deleted from model space (or are not otherwise used in the model). Component, Materials, Styles and (empty) Layers.

      In each of the browsers of the above (under "In model" where applies), on the right, there is a small, blue icon that triggers a flyout menu. There you can find the "Purge" command. Note that as long as an unpurged component has a material, you cannot purge that material for instance.

      An alternative is Window > Model info > Statistics - and at the bottom, there is also a Purge button that purges all 4 kinds together.

      I guess your dae import came in as a component and is still among your "In Model" components.

      Gai...

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