PURGE Command

GstarCAD 2026 → Commands → P

Function Description:

This command is used to remove unused items from drawings, such as block definitions, dimension styles, groups, layers, linetypes and text styles. Zero-length geometry and empty text objects can also be removed. The Purge dialog box is displayed.
If you enter -PURGE at the Command prompt, options are displayed.
Note: The PURGE command can not remove unnamed objects from blocks or locked layers (zero-length geometry and empty text objects).

Command Access:

Icon:

Menu: File > Drawing Utilities > Purge**…**
Ribbon: /
Toolbar: /
Command: PURGE
Alias: PU

Command Prompts: /

Related References：

Commands about Removing Objects and Correcting Mistakes

Related Tasks：

To Purge Unused Linetype Definitions