delete-points-mode ("dpo")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Home ribbon >> Unload >> Points.

  • Data ribbon >> Unload >> Points.

  • Draw (Sketches) ribbon >> Edit >> Delete Points.

  • Surfaces ribbon | >> Design >> Delete Points

  • Using the command line, enter "erase-string"

  • Use the quick key combination "ers".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate erase-string and click Run.

Command Overview

Deletes vertices (points) in any selected or non-selected string(s) or point(s) nearest to the cursor.

You can undo and redo command actions.

This command can be completed by double-clicking (or tapping) anywhere in a 3D window.

To delete points on previously selected string(s) or point(s):

  1. Select the string(s) or point(s) to be modified.

  2. Run the command.

  3. If a string(s) has been selected, individually select (left-click or right-click) the required string point(s).

  4. Click Done to complete the command.

To delete points where no string(s) or point(s) data is preselected:

  1. Run the command.

  2. For string data, individually select (left-click or right-click) the required point(s). For points data, pick the points to delete.

  3. Click Done to complete the command.

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