7.9.3.3.1.1.  Delete Selected Step

Selected Step delete [Delete selected step] removes any step from the sketch and of history.

[Note]Note

If the button is grayed out, this indicates a step with dependent elements. These can only be deleted together. For more information, see Section 7.9.3.3.1.2, “ Delete the selected step with its dependent elements Delete ”.

You also have the option to display the dependent drawing elements as cosmetic elements once they are selected. Select the base element with the mouse and click "Select Dependent Elements." [Mark dependent elements]

-> The design-related interdependent elements are then displayed in pink.

Example: The central vertical line was established based on the horizontal line.

Example: The central vertical line was established based on the horizontal line.

[Note]Note

Even if "Delete Selected Step [Delete selected step]" (button) or "Delete Step" [Delete step] (context menu command) is executed on a specific element, all associated elements that belong to the same feature (construction step in the Sketch History [Sketch history] ) are deleted.

Example: This action deletes the entire rectangle.

Example: This action deletes the entire rectangle.

If you really only have the one To delete a line, you must delete element or delete it. Conditionally delete item . [Delete element with condition] [Delete element]

[Note]Note

Deletion is blocked if an item is in use; it is then displayed in blue .

Example: The box created on the side is blocking the deletion.

Example: The box created on the side is blocking the deletion.

  1. In the Sketcher, click on the element (multiple selection also possible) that you want to remove.

    Selection before deletion

    Selection before deletion

  2. Click on Delete selected step.

    Alternatively, you can right-click on the selected steps in the sketch history [Sketch history] to open the context menu and click on Delete step.

    → The selected elements are deleted from the history and the sketch.

    Result after deletion

    Result after deletion