DELOBJ system variable

Delete source entity

Controls if source entities, used to create 3D entities (with commands such as EXTRUDE, REVOLVE and LOFT) are retained or deleted.

Type:

Short
Saved in:

Registry
Default value:

1
Possible options:

0: Retain defining entities

1: Delete profile entities

2: Delete all defining entities

-1: Prompt to delete profile entities

-2: Prompt to delete all defining entities (including paths and reference curves)
Note: An entity is deleted only if it is used in its entirety to create the 3D entity. Scenarios in which entities are retained are shown in the examples below:
  • If only a part of a polyline is used in the operation, the entire polyline is retained because the unused part is not a defining entity.
  • If an entity is included in the selection set but not used to define a region, it is retained (for example, an open, isolated polyline).
  • If overlapping entities are used to create a region, some entities are retained, even if they are entirely on the boundary.